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 | 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 | 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 | personal life stories
Have you ever looked through the “wrong” end of a kaleidoscope? This backward view shows nothing but bits of glass. However, when you look through the “right” end, the reflection of light through those same bits and pieces creates...
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....
by Michelle Ruddell | personal life stories
My mind and heart have been full the last few days thinking about the trip I was part of this summer. Our team spent about two weeks in Southeast Asia, training teachers. The pastor and founder of the school we worked in was supposed to be here in Waco this weekend....
