I've been "away" for so long. Not myself. Grief can do that. But today is a new day. A day of hope. A day not to dwell on loss but on eternal life that Jesus promised. It's been three years since my mom ran into her Savior's arms and experienced more joy than any of …
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“A Lantern Shining in the Darkness” – a short story
After venturing out into the night with a battery-operated lantern and a prayer for discernment, a young man sees darkness like never before as God reveals so much more. Gage’s hands trembled as he adjusted his feathery angel wings and lifted the battery-operated lantern. Ever since he “sold out” to Christ during his last year …
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“The Call of Church Bells” – a short story
After turning his back on God, a man receives a warning to return to Him before it's too late. Ruger buckled himself into the passenger seat and laughed as his mom handed over a road atlas. She peered through her glasses. “What? I haven’t been to your aunt Mary’s for a long time.” “I know. …
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 …
There Will Be Dancing This Mother’s Day
I will not let Mother’s Day be consumed with sadness because you’re not here, Mom. Why should I? You were tired of the fight, tired of dealing with cancer, and looking forward to your heavenly home. “Either way, I win,” you said. “God will either heal me, and I can work for Him here, or …
At the Foot of the Cross Where My Heart Is Torn in Two
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. …
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Give God a Moment
When you wake up, give God a moment. Listen in your spirit. Keep your eyes closed. Push back the world for a little while. God will speak to you in gentle whispers. Can you hear Him? He might not be speaking in an audible voice but an inner whisper you can hear within your heart. …
A Messy Race
Life is hard, even for Christians. ESPECIALLY for Christians. The world is watching, and that pressure can wear on us as we sense a magnifying glass aimed in our direction, inspecting everything we say and do, analyzing our every move. Our slip-ups bring cheers and finger-pointing with shouts of, "Aha! Hypocrite!" Our failures sting even …
When God Sends Someone
You can outrun pain for only so long before it eventually catches up to you. When you least expect it, a strange and unpredictable crumbling starts to happen. On the inside. Everything you counted on seems to be like sand running through your fingers, piling up in a bland heap. Everything you hoped for is …
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 …
Joey Rudder 