"Matthew's daily flashes of hope and inspiration open my eyes a bit more to the most important things, and help set my heart on True North."-Brett Beavers, Hit Songwriter and Grammy-nominated record producer "Espresso for the soul." That how I think of the "Up" devotionals."-John A. Vissers, Principal, Knox College, University of Toronto "A PULSE DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE ALIVE" Does your day-to-day life seem disconnected from God? If so, this book is for you. It includes 313 devotionals to help you start each day in a biblical, relevant way. Each devotional is rooted in Scripture and is designed to give down-to-earth help and hope for people living in a modern, face-paced world. Inspirational stories, real-life experiences, and practical wisdom about priorities, relationships and a life that makes a difference, serve as easy-to-understand injections for a powerful and relevant faith. "Up!" is a help not only to new or mature Christians, but to those who are just plain curious about what Jesus is all about. 100% of the profits from this book will be given to Fight4Freedom, an organization "dedicated to battling human trafficking in the sex trade, seeing victims set free, and giving beauty from ashes."