Life is hard, even for Christians. ESPECIALLY for Christians. The world is watching, and that pressure can wear on us as we sense a magnifying glass aimed in our direction, inspecting everything we say and do, analyzing our every move. Our slip-ups bring cheers and finger-pointing with shouts of, "Aha! Hypocrite!" Our failures sting even …
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Together
The enemy is going to try and take you down and wear you out. Depression. Loneliness. Discouragement. Satan will use whatever tool he can to keep you isolated so you can't encourage others. The enemy wants you to be alone and to leave others alone as well. When Satan keeps God's children separated, fighting, or …
“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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“The Invitation” – a fictional Christmas story
Hello, friends! It's that time of year, and this year's Christmas story has finally arrived! But if you're short on time and would rather listen as I read the story, you can check out this YouTube video. Thank you for your time, and I hope you enjoy this short story. Merry Christmas! The Invitation Scarlet …
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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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When You’re Exhausted
Pay attention when you're tired, run-down, and spiritually weary. Did you just come from some sort of battle, or are you heading into one? Is this weariness from your own doing? Have you been: Staying up late to watch TV or play games on your phone?Eating chocolate snack cakes for lunch?Living on coffee? Or are …
A Nudge
Get busy being the Christian you claim to be. Read that again. That isn't meant to beat you down but to lift you up and into your calling. Start sowing the seeds God gives you to plant. Be generous. Scatter those seeds everywhere you go. Encouragement. Kindness. Love. Speak of Jesus Christ. Tell your story. …
Time with God
God will meet with you today. Right where you are and exactly when you need Him. He has the answers you need. The peace you crave. The direction you've been longing for. Just like manna awaiting the Israelites in the desert every morning, God has something for you each day. Slow down. Listen. He may …
The Presence of God
Sometimes God will pull you in so close that you don't want to leave His side when He sends you back. Back to work. Back to folding laundry. Back to paying bills. But you have to go. You have to step back into your life and pick up where you left off. Well, not exactly. …
Joey Rudder 