Get busy being the Christian you claim to be. Read that again. That isn't meant to beat you down but to lift you up and into your calling. Start sowing the seeds God gives you to plant. Be generous. Scatter those seeds everywhere you go. Encouragement. Kindness. Love. Speak of Jesus Christ. Tell your story. …
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The Path Marked 2024
Hello, friends! Well, here we are in 2024! Are you excited for a new beginning and a fresh start? Or maybe you feel like 2023 beat you up a bit, and you're taking things slowly right now. Whether you're eagerly expecting great things in the months ahead or savoring a little downtime, I'll continue to …
“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 …
“One Cookie at a Time”
Revisiting the 2020 Christmas story of the miraculous way God restores hope to a bakery owner... and beyond. We're on a roll, friends! Here's another Christmas story to inspire you to keep looking to Jesus, the One who came to save us all. As always, stay tuned for more, and thanks again for reading! One …
“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 …
“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 …
When Christmas Hurts
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
“The Thanksgiving Table” – a fictional story
The Thanksgiving Table As I started the coffee early Thanksgiving morning, I remembered this day last year when Mom had relinquished the meal to me. It had been a morning much like this one – the house quiet, the view from the window dark with only a sliver of light emerging on the horizon. I’d …
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