When two siblings meet to discuss life, they realize through a recurring dream what God is calling them to do. Sitting hunched at a table in the back of the diner during the breakfast rush, Ben eyed the door, wanting to escape. “Well, this is dumb.” Ava shrugged. “What can we do? We promised Mom. …
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“The Little Girl with a Big Heart” – a short story
How can God use a Valentine's Day box to soften a hardened heart? Check out my short story to find out! https://joeyrudder.com/2025/02/11/the-little-girl-with-a-big-heart-a-short-story/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP5Z1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFHWW5MSWRWT1Q1a2lBNWUzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlFYFev_4-r4bYvkYuXGpamO0H1BR5WoVOdmXRClpCpVmQu8DhcMXz3nO63V_aem__nabbk4KgQsAPineCPTlZw?page_id=3421
“A Lantern Shining in the Darkness” – a short story
After venturing out into the night with a battery-operated lantern and a prayer for discernment, a young man sees darkness like never before as God reveals so much more. Gage’s hands trembled as he adjusted his feathery angel wings and lifted the battery-operated lantern. Ever since he “sold out” to Christ during his last year …
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“The Call of Church Bells” – a short story
After turning his back on God, a man receives a warning to return to Him before it's too late. Ruger buckled himself into the passenger seat and laughed as his mom handed over a road atlas. She peered through her glasses. “What? I haven’t been to your aunt Mary’s for a long time.” “I know. …
“Waiting for Someone” – a short story
While traveling alone, a woman stops for the night at a hotel only to realize God has an important assignment waiting for her. Pam left her suitcase in the car and hurried into the hotel foyer, dodging the rain as thunder boomed and rattled the windows. Traveling alone made the long drive home from visiting …
“The Pebble Jar” – a short story
When a little girl wants to surprise her dad with a special gift for Father's Day, God adds a few touches of His own. Josie tied her sneakers, grabbed the small brown paper bag at her side, and stood with a sly grin. Her dad’s eyes narrowed. “What are you up to?” “You’ll see.” As …
“Meeting Jesus Face-to-Face” – a short story
What if you had been a child while Jesus walked the earth, hearing of His miracles and His arrival in your hometown, wanting so desperately to see Him, only to overhear within the week that He'd been crucified? What if you heard, "He's alive!" three days later? Would you find a way to meet Him …
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“The Road Home” – a short story
When a truck driver stops at a diner on Good Friday and agrees to let a stranger ride along, the trip suddenly takes a miraculous turn toward the eye-opening truth about death. While sitting at the counter of his favorite diner, Otis gulped the last of his orange juice to wash down the scratchy turkey …
“One of His Own” – a short story
When the night-shift janitor questions God, asking what purpose he could have working in a dark and lonely place, the man receives an answer through a powerful vision that brings him to his knees. Silas dunked the mop into the sudsy water and stood for a moment, taking in the hallway and the long stretch …
“The Little Girl with a Big Heart” – a short story
Can God use a little girl and a simple craft to change a hardened heart? The Little Girl with a Big Heart “You can’t be serious. I’m not making a Valentine’s Day box!” Harold shouted as the teacher set a shoebox in front of him. “I’m an old man, and I don’t fiddle with pipe …
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