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. …
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“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 …
“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 …
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
When God is Silent
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 …
The Only One
What if you were the only one available to take an elderly neighbor to her doctor's appointment?What if you were the only one who noticed a child running in the parking lot, headed straight for a car backing out of a spot?What if you were the only one who knew how a single mom struggled …
A Dangerous Christian
What would you think if you were on an airplane, only to hear over the speaker that your pilot hopes you enjoyed the flight, BUT he just wanted you to know he’s not sure how to land? You see, he never learned how. Or what if you’re in a waiting room while your spouse or …
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 …
Extend Grace
Some people are easily offended. Whatever you say or do, they will find a flaw and take it personally. Suddenly, everything about YOU is about THEM and how you failed or hurt them. You may find it hard to breathe around people like this while balancing on tippy toes as you navigate a minefield of …
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