"Some time later, God tested Abraham's faith. 'Take your son, your only son - yes, Isaac, whom you love so much - and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.'" Genesis 22:1a, 2 NLT. Your faith is going …
Tag: Christianity
Knocked Down
"If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath." Psalm 34:18 MSG. Sometimes life hurts. It can be devastating at times. You'll get the news, and you'll feel as if you've been kicked in the gut. It's so painful, so unexpected that …
The End
“God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change. But when the Day of God’s Judgement does come, it will be unannounced, like a thief. The sky will …
Guilt
"You were running superbly! Who cut in on you, deflecting you from the true course of obedience? This detour doesn't come from the One who called you into the race in the first place." Galatians 5:7-8 MSG. You're going about your day and doing what God has called you to do when suddenly guilt sneaks …
When It All Comes Together
"Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end."Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT. What if all you've been working on, all the tiny threads of your life, and the dream God tucked …
Christmas Story – “The Gift of Time”
It's that time of year, friends! I LOVE writing Christmas stories!! I hope you enjoy this one! But if your short on time and want to listen as I read it while you finish your wrapping, you can click here for the video. Merry Christmas, God bless you, and I hope you enjoy this year's …
When Christmas Hurts
It's no secret that life can be painful even during the Christmas season. Illness can strike when you should be celebrating with family and friends.Tragedies still devastate during the season. It's as if the ugliness of the world tries to mar Christmas, tries to steal it from your heart. Oh precious soul, that's when you …
When Things Don’t Make Sense
Asking "Why?" is liking pulling on a loose thread. Once you start tugging, things can unravel and leave you wondering how to make sense out of everything. The hard part is trusting God when things don't make sense - when things really hurt. If you choose instead to ask "Why?" and to stay determined to …
Your Rescue
From where you're standing, things may seem pretty hopeless. You may feel like there's no way out, and you can't see any help on the horizon. Maybe you feel alone and your strength is dwindling. You don't know how much more you can take. You have faith in God and you know He's good, but …
Pleasing God
Don't try so hard to make everyone around you happy. And stop trying to win their approval. Stop using their opinions as a compass for your direction. Some will love what you have to say and how you live for Christ, hugging you for it. Others will be completely against you, glaring at you every …
Joey Rudder 