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
Tag: healing
Let No One Miss Out
I recently watched a worship video where the presence of God saturated the audience. I felt the same as I worshiped from home. Mostly, I had my eyes closed, but when I opened them, I noticed something. Many in the auditorium had arms outstretched and hands lifted high, crying out. Some with folded hands appeared …
“One of His Own” – a short story
When the night-shift janitor questions God, asking what purpose he could have working in a dark and lonely place, the man receives an answer through a powerful vision that brings him to his knees. Silas dunked the mop into the sudsy water and stood for a moment, taking in the hallway and the long stretch …
A New Year Ahead
It's a new year! Where will you go? What will you take with you? And what will you leave behind as you journey ahead? You can tuck the sweet memories you want to hold onto inside your suitcase, keeping them close. You can let go of the painful moments that threaten to imprison you for …
Another Blanket
A Fictional Story Another Blanket Catherine’s gnarled fingers reached for the skein of pale green yarn as she settled in to crochet another blanket. Only this time, the arthritis was unbearable. As her fingers ached and refused to cooperate, her heart broke. She rested her hands on the soft yarn in her lap and bowed …
“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 …
God Knows Our Hearts
With dirt caked under my nails from working in the garden, I answered my sister-in-law's phone call and walked around our backyard while we talked. Suddenly, a butterfly floated in front of my face and around my head, its wings grazing my forehead. It landed on my right hand, the same hand I used to …
Joey Rudder 