by Michelle Ruddell | personal life stories
I could count on one hand the number of times I’d been to church in the last few years. I was angry at God because my marriage had failed. I was ashamed of the choices I’d made, and worried about what people would think. I had grown up involved in church. I took great...
by Michelle Ruddell | devotional, Matthew stories
Matthew rubbed his sleepy brown eyes as he peeked around the corner. The adults sat, cameras ready, waiting for my three-year-old son to see the spread that Santa had delivered. There was the toy kitchen he had asked for since July, a big yellow truck, an overflowing...
by Michelle Ruddell | devotional
I had a little meltdown this week. My thoughts started spinning. I needed to make a decision. It’s not a matter of great consequence. Nothing earth-shattering will happen if I say yes–or if I say no. It really wasn’t that big of a deal. It should...
by Michelle Ruddell | personal life stories
“Have you ever thought about leaving this town?” Brother Anthony said that question had been laid on his heart. He waited for my answer. “Some days I can’t wait to leave. Other days I want to stay here forever.” This little rural town had been home for...
by Michelle Ruddell | Teacher Life
It’s about to get real. You’ve planned and prepped, listened and learned, decorated and dreamed. In a few short days, students will stream through the door. Names on rosters will become faces in your room. Whether you teach precious little pre-k’s,...
