Tag Archives: grace

Pharisees and Prostitutes

Posted on December 15, 2020 by bjrutledge

In Luke 7, there’s an amazing historical account of Jesus visiting with a Pharisee named Simon, and while in Simon’s home a prostitute enters.  She washes Jesus’ feet with her tears & dries them with her hair. She kisses his … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Retiring

Posted on October 1, 2020 by bjrutledge

As I have run into people at Grace Youth Sports, or other events and places in our communities, a number of you have told me; “Congratulations on your retirement.”  My reply is usually; “Thank you, but I’m not retiring.”  What … Continue reading →

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TO GO OR NOT TO GO? – Shouldn’t Even Be The Question!

Posted on June 18, 2020 by bjrutledge

If you’re a parent or grandparent you know that as you care for and feed your kids they continue to grow physically and there are times they experience a growth spurt that seems crazy, but excites you and them.   The … Continue reading →

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2nd Best Server In Wise County

Posted on January 25, 2019 by bjrutledge

            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 →

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Jesus’ Sermon On The Mount

Posted on January 13, 2019 by bjrutledge

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 →

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Dec. 5 – 21 Days of Prayer

Posted on December 4, 2018 by bjrutledge

God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart by spreading the Good News about his Son.  Romans 1:9 NLT I’ve … Continue reading →

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June 1 – INCREDIBLE – Grace Fellowship June 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by bjrutledge

                Throughout this month of celebration and our new series “INCREDIBLE”, I’ll be posting some photos from the past 15 years.  Some of the photos aren’t the best quality, but I hope you’ll … Continue reading →

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AN INVITE CAN CHANGE A CITY

Posted on March 11, 2018 by bjrutledge

One of my favorite narratives in John’s eyewitness account of Jesus life is found in John 4.  I love the translation of John 4:4 in the KJV of Scripture.  Of Jesus, John 4:4 KJV says: And he must needs go through … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas

Posted on October 2, 2017 by bjrutledge

We are heartbroken over the violence that took the lives of so many people last night in Las Vegas. I ask you to join me in praying for the thousands of people who will forever be impacted by this senseless … Continue reading →

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FORGIVENESS

Posted on June 21, 2017 by bjrutledge

Reading and reflecting on these passages as I prepare for this Sunday.  Maybe you should do the same. Matthew 26:28   for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, … Continue reading →

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