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 …
Continue reading “The Invitation” – a fictional Christmas story
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. …
Continue reading At the Foot of the Cross Where My Heart Is Torn in Two
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
If you're struggling with tragedy or loss during this time of year when most seem joyful, I pray this older post brings you comfort and reminds you of the hope that is yours. https://joeyrudder.com/2021/12/23/when-christmas-hurts/?page_id=757
Sometimes you're met with silence when you go to God.You wonder if you're praying wrong or if God is mad at you. You may even begin to doubt that He cares or, worse, that He even exists.Oh, dear soul, don't entertain those lies from the enemy or let them torment you in those moments of …
Sometimes, God moves quietly in your life as He works behind the scenes. Training you privately. Teaching you through His Word in the stillness of your home. He may ask you to keep those lessons to yourself as you treasure them in your heart while the mystery of His plan for your life unfolds like …
When darkness closes in, will you still trust God? When Satan presses in so close that his lies become a constant torment, will you still believe God cares for you? When God trains you in the dark, He is teaching you to listen for His voice, to allow Him to guide your steps when you …
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