Author Archives: bjrutledge
1st Morning In Wise County – Jan. 27, 2004
15 years ago this morning I woke up to spend my first morning in Wise County as the Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship. I was so excited about being a part of this new church! I believed and asked God … Continue reading
1st Night In Wise County
On January 26, 2004, I spent my first night in Bridgeport as the new lead pastor of Grace Fellowship. As I reflected on the 6 month journey of faith that brought us here from The Woodlands I sat in the … Continue reading
Talk About 2 Amazing Days!
The past couple of days have been “off the charts” for me. God has encouraged and blessed in so many ways. I learned some key leadership skills at the 95Network One Day Conference yesterday and learned even more today … Continue reading
2nd Best Server In Wise County
I took the 95Network Board to Sweetie Pies last night after our One Day Leadership Conference. We had a great meal and met Jennifer who served us at our table. She introduced herself as … Continue reading
Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount
Want to know how to live and love as Jesus did? He gives us a concise description of foundational truths and principles in Matthew 5, shared here in the Amplified version. 3 “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are … Continue reading
Leadership Lessons From Dabo
I believe Alabama has built one of the premier football dynasties of all time, but I have to admit I was pulling for Clemson in the National Championship Game Monday night. If for no other reason, I was pulling … Continue reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE
I hope and pray you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! LIGHT, our Christmas services at Grace, were an awesome time of celebrating the purpose of Christmas. If you missed it and want to watch, go to gf.church/watch. … Continue reading
Dec 23 – 21 Days of Prayer PLUS ONE
Thank you so much for praying for LIGHT (our Christmas services at Grace) over the past couple of weeks. I’m asking you to pray again today as we have three services at 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am. In my … Continue reading
Dec. 22 – 21 Days of Prayer
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. … Continue reading
Dec. 21 – 21 Days of Prayer
We pray that the Lord will make your love grow. We pray that he will give you more and more love for each other and for all people. We pray that you will love everyone in the same way we … Continue reading
