Hello, friends! It's that time of year! I wanted to take a few minutes to share this year's Christmas story, "Even in the Dark." I'm praying for those of you who are struggling in a dark season. God sees you and is with you! Merry Christmas and God bless you! https://youtu.be/zYRPzc2PX3k
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“Missing Christmas” – a fictional Christmas story
Here it is, friends! This year's Christmas story has finally arrived! But if you're short on time (trying to finish your wrapping or baking?!) and would rather listen as I read this story, you can check out the video at the end. Merry Christmas! I pray you have a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of …
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“The Family Ornament”
Revisiting the 2022 Christmas story of a woman looking back through a dark season and seeing those who've helped to light the way. Dear readers, thank you for your time these past few days! We made it! Next up, the 2023 Christmas story, "Missing Christmas." You won't want to "miss" it! In the meantime, if …
“The Gift of Time”
Revisiting the 2021 Christmas story of one man's unforgiveness and the eternal consequences of holding a grudge. Thank you, dear readers, for traveling with me as we visited a few of my past Christmas stories. We're only one more "year" away from the 2023 big reveal! In the meantime, I pray this story softens your …
“A Star Shining in the Night”
Revisiting the 2019 Christmas story of a struggling family and God's miraculous rescue from a dark storm. Hello, friends! I'm having so much fun looking back at these past Christmas stories, and I hope you are too! As promised, I plan to reveal this year's story soon - THIS WEEK! Stay tuned, and thanks again …
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Revisiting the 2018 Christmas story of a grieving dad who learns about Heaven from his little girl. Hey, friends! Thanks for taking this journey with me as we reflect on my past Christmas stories. This year's story is still to come. Stay tuned, and thanks for reading! I’ll Be Home for Christmas I hid in …
“A Gingerbread House: Under Renovation”
Revisiting the 2017 Christmas story of a single mom trying to rebuild her life after divorce. Another story from Christmas past, one I hope you enjoy, friends. Stay tuned for more…and this year’s story! A Gingerbread House: Under Renovation The last thing I wanted to do after work was stand in a long line at the …
“A Broken Christmas Bulb”
Revisiting the 2016 Christmas story of a mom struggling with loss and brokenness. It's that time of year, friends! Before I reveal this year's Christmas story, I thought I'd go back to revisit a few others I've written. Enjoy! And stay tuned for more...and this year's story! A Broken Christmas Bulb After my husband Ted …
Get Back Up
Don't let the enemy steal your joy, friends. Especially this time of year. He's going to try. You know this. If Satan can't discourage you from following Christ, then he's going to distract you with worldly things. And when those attempts don't work, he'll attack through people you love, even twisting what you enjoy. Before …
Joey Rudder 