by Michelle Ruddell | personal life stories
I held my breath as I made the last round with the lawn mower. I was hoping to avoid going to the store for more gas, which would have meant I would finish the yard by the street light. When the last blade was cut, I turned off the mower with a sigh. I had just enough...
by Michelle Ruddell | devotional
In a sideways glance I saw it. A man took his suit jacket and gently placed it around his wife’s shoulders. It was such a sweet gesture. I smiled for a second and then it hit me. I was hit by a sneak attack of “poor me.” ...
by Michelle Ruddell | devotional
My thumb is definitely not green. You won’t find beautiful flowers or lush greenery in my house or in my yard. I do, however, have a plant in my living room that has managed to survive for almost fifteen years. This hearty schefflera was given to me by my...
by Michelle Ruddell | devotional, Matthew stories
I am looking forward to a reunion. It might happen tomorrow, or it might not happen for years. I cling to the hope (translated certainty) of the day when I will see my son Matthew again. I know that when we meet again in Heaven, I will never again have to tell...
by Michelle Ruddell | personal life stories
I Have a Story to Tell I have a story to tell. I have a story of God’s faithfulness experienced through betrayal. I have a story of God’s provision learned in time of need. I have a story of God’s comfort present in time of deepest sorrow....
