THANKFUL

On my way home from a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with my extended family & in-laws I spent a few minutes reflecting on the things I’m so thankful for. There are just too many to list, but here’s a brief list of things that came to mind:

T he grace of God that I’ve experienced in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

H appy marriage – wonderful wife for 34 years and things just keep getting better.

A church family where we’re learning together to BE THE CHURCH not just GO TO CHURCH.

N ew opporutnities for adventure, purpose & significance regularly as I follow God’s design for my life.

K ids who love and follow Christ and serve Him faithfully – so proud of our kids

F amily heritage – wonderful parents that instilled great values in Janet and me and our extendede family heritage!

U nited States of America – for the freedoms we enjoy and for those who provided & those who protect those freedoms

L ife that can be lived to the max in an intimate & dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ

About bjrutledge

BJ & Janet were married in July 1977 They have three grown children who are all married: Jeremy & Whitney Rutledge, Chris & Julie Hurst, and Josh and Hannah Rutledge. They also have five grandsons, and a granddaughter. BJ says perhaps our greatest legacy is even though our kids are PK's, they love Jesus and are all involved in ministry in the local church. BJ has served at churches in Dallas - Bossier City, LA - Houston - and was at Fellowship of the Woodlands (Woodlands Church) in The Woodlands before coming to Grace Fellowship. BJ is the Legacy Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise, TX.

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