Tag Archives: family

HOME LIFE GETTING A LITTLE CRAZY?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by bjrutledge

Are your kids bored? Are you? There are all kinds of new challenges with everyone staying at home so I thought I’d share a few ideas that came to mind recently about some things you might try to have a … Continue reading →

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42 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

Posted on July 16, 2019 by bjrutledge

WOW – It’s hard to believe I’ve been married to this beauty for 42 years. This photo was taken when we were first dating; I’m shocked she went out with me again after seeing the oversized bow tie! Janet and … Continue reading →

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Dec. 9 – 21 Days of Prayer

Posted on December 9, 2018 by bjrutledge

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV Please spend … Continue reading →

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40 Years Of Marriage

Posted on July 18, 2017 by bjrutledge

Janet & I just celebrated our 40th anniversary on July 16. At dinner, we talked to our waiter (who was probably in his late 20’s or early 30’s) and when he found it was our 40th, he had a amazed … Continue reading →

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HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY GRACE FELLOWSHIP

Posted on June 8, 2017 by bjrutledge

14 years ago a group of people who had met and prayed for some time were convinced that God wanted them to start a different kind of church in Wise County. And on Sunday, June 8, 2003, Grace Fellowship Church … Continue reading →

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BUSY

Posted on April 17, 2016 by bjrutledge

Two excellent books that have helped me balance my schedule and find margin.

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