Tag Archives: joy
42 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
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
BLESSED
I’m re-reading a book that’s about how I view God. It’s a book that challenged my theology in a good way when I read it last year and now I’m going through it again! I read it for my … Continue reading
June 19 – INCREDIBLE – Grace Fellowship June 2018
As I shared this past Sunday (Father’s Day), I have no greater joy than to know my children are walking in the truth (3 John 4). One of my great joys is giving gold-colored $1 coins to children who can … Continue reading
Chewbacca Mom Candace Payne
I’m excited we’re having Candace Payne at Grace Fellowship tomorrow for Mother’s Day. I met Candace over 20 years ago when she was a crazy creative camp sponsor at Cross Camp where we took our students in the summer. She … Continue reading
When Your Wife Has Contempt For Your Worship
What do you do when your wife has contempt for the way you worship? I’ve never experienced this, but David, the King of Israel did. I’m reading through the Bible and part of my reading this morning was from 2 … Continue reading
JOY & CHEER
One of the best ways to experience more JOY & CHEER is to develop and grow in your relationship (connection) with Jesus. Jesus said when we stay vitally connected to Him (read John 15) the results are amazing. In fact, … Continue reading
Engage God’s Word – Day 4 – June 23
When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my … Continue reading
NO GREATER JOY
As we were taking our 2nd grandson Ben to get a “pink” slushy (cotton candy) at Sonic, I reached back into the car to help him with something and grimaced in pain from a shoulder injury. Ben turned 3 a … Continue reading
BJ Rutledge 