It's that time of year, friends! I LOVE writing Christmas stories!! I hope you enjoy this one! But if you're 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 …
Tag: Christianity
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 …
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 …
The Road With Mended Fences
Sometimes it may seem like you can't do anything right and that you've not only disappointed those around you, but they're downright mad at you. Stop right there. Test those thoughts. Take them to God in prayer and ask His Holy Spirit to reveal the truth to you and what you need to do. The …
Keep Waiting
Don't be tempted to manipulate your circumstances while you're waiting for God to open that closed door or to answer your request. Yes, waiting is hard work. But you can do it. You NEED to do it. Don't think for a minute that God isn't aware. He's always working behind the scenes on your behalf. …
Keep Going
It's hard to keep going when you don't see any results or to keep praying when the answers are delayed. But that's exactly what you need to do - persevere. Keep going. Keep praying. Discouragement will try to settle into your bones on those difficult days. Turn your back on it and look to your …
What In the World?
You may be wondering what's happening to our world. It seems like the days of sitting on the porch snapping beans and listening to the rain or the giggles of children sprinting from the bus stop are being replaced. Replaced by what? Maybe you're seeing a whole lot of anger and frustration while you're behind …
Through It All
Unfortunately, you're going to go through some difficult times in your life. Illness may knock on your door or even barge in when you least expect it like an unwanted guest that's planning to stay for an undisclosed amount of time. Or maybe a relationship you were counting on has crumbled, leaving you heartbroken and …
Joey Rudder 