It's no secret we're living in the end times, and things are getting dark. Take a minute to read what Paul wrote to Timothy: "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without …
Rest for the Battle
Jesus slept in a boat BEFORE He rebuked the wind and the waves, and BEFORE He healed and freed a demon-possessed man. (Mark 4:35-41, 5:1-20.) Exhausted, Elijah fell asleep AFTER a mighty victory against the prophets of Baal, AFTER "the power of the Lord came upon him," and he ran ahead of Ahab, who rode …
At the Foot of the Cross Where My Heart Is Torn in Two
I wrote this post several years ago, but I try to share it every year at this time. Thank You, Jesus. Thank You. I went to the foot of the cross during a prayer meeting at church a number of years ago. I knelt there, rested my hand on the wood, and bowed my head. …
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God Is a Jealous God
When you're consumed with social media and dive into that foreign land searching for your worth or the approval of others... When you become obsessed with pleasing others, your spouse, children, or even your church... When you allow the world to steer your course and you get in line to fill your plate with a …
You Are Not a Mistake
God wasn't confused when He created you. You were not a mystery to Him, a blur or an unclear image. You weren't born riddled with errors, something you need to figure out and stress over to fix. When you look in the mirror, don't argue with God that He's made a mistake. He's the Creator. …
A Stronger Faith for a New Path
"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8 NIV. It's hard to live boldly when you keep sinking in the valley. You've struggled for so long to find your footing on the path God has called you to tread. Others reach their …
In His Presence
"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11 NIV. You may be washing dishes or folding laundry today. Maybe you're going to drive someone to their appointment or pick the kids up from school. You …
Don’t Wait
"Now listen, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.' Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." James 4:13-14 …
Radiant
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." Philippians 4:8 NIV. If you do nothing but stare at the ugliness of the world, you can get tunnel vision that sucks you …
When You Need Answers
"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come." John 16:13 NIV. You need to know the truth. You need to make a decision. You're …
Joey Rudder 