"My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God's truth, don't write them off. Go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction and prevented an epidemic of wandering away from God." James 5:19-20 MSG. Being a Christian isn't always easy. You're going to have …
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Your Place
"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to …
When the World Gets Dark
"Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise." Hebrews 10:23 NLT. It's no secret that the world is getting darker. Maybe your own corner of the world is darker than it's ever been. The unthinkable happens. Health issues. Financial stress. Daily uncertainties. Maybe …
It’s Going to Be Okay
"I, Jude, am a slave to Jesus Christ and brother to James, writing to those loved by God the Father, called and kept safe by Jesus Christ. Relax, everything's going to be all right; rest, everything is coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!" Jude 1-2 MSG. Sometimes you just want to …
At the Foot of the Cross Where My Heart Is Torn in Two
“It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed …
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Hope In the Darkness
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory …
Knocked Down
"If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath." Psalm 34:18 MSG. Sometimes life hurts. It can be devastating at times. You'll get the news, and you'll feel as if you've been kicked in the gut. It's so painful, so unexpected that …
The End
“God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change. But when the Day of God’s Judgement does come, it will be unannounced, like a thief. The sky will …
Christmas Story – “The Gift of Time”
It's that time of year, friends! I LOVE writing Christmas stories!! I hope you enjoy this one! But if your 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 …
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 you …
Joey Rudder 