A young woman traveling with her grandma on Good Friday discovers the importance of being ready to go home. Leah wished they could have left earlier before the holiday rush, but there was no hurrying her grandma, who took forever to pack a small suitcase. Silver-haired, frail Opal had two speeds: slow and stop. Just …
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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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The Little Boy and the Toy Sailboat – a parable
Imagine God handing a little boy a toy sailboat, whispering in the child's ear. A calling. A private moment of instruction. A tender promise. The child is thrilled, takes the sailboat, and giggles as he races to the nearby stream. There is no doubting the boat's ability to sail. No fear that it will sink. …
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“Time to Move” – a short story
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. …
Standing on Your Balcony
Everyone wants to be heard, to have a voice, and to share a personal viewpoint. There's nothing wrong with that. But there's an enemy among us, going door to door, banging his fists on the walls, and shouting lies. This enemy will tell you the guy upstairs said THIS about you, or the woman in …
“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
Before Your Watch Stops
The world will tell you to take a break, kick back, and do nothing. You deserve it, after all. You've been pretty busy, and now is your chance to binge-watch a series for hours on end or take a long nap. Maybe stay in bed for a few days. It's cold out, you reason, and …
A Difficult Journey
When God leads you, it doesn't mean the path will always be an easy one to follow. It may be hard to see. You may feel unsteady on your feet or even lost in your surroundings. Keep going. This trek might be difficult since there are no handrails or benches to rest on. There aren't …
The Father’s House
Look at this picture. Can you imagine yourself standing there? The silence. The stillness. The cold as it brushes against your cheeks. Do you see yourself turning toward the house, wanting to go inside to escape the bitter cold temperature? Or are you focused on the fence, maybe needing to finish some chores before darkness …
Your Next Step
You might be waiting and wondering about your next step. You might feel lost. Unimportant. Invisible. You've tried to figure out what to do, but all your obsessing has left you drained and still standing in the same spot. So, you stand here unable to move as fear holds your feet to the ground and …
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