Hello Folks,
After almost 2 weeks of being sick I think I am back to being about as normal as I can get. With a severe sinus infection and some asthma mixed in I was beginning if I was going to recover. But my good wife, Ruth, did her best to take care of me, and the saints of God were praying for my recovery I have turned the corner. Even though I was out of the pulpit one Sunday this past week I was able to preach again.
Ruth and I were talking about how as we get older our body seems to have so many more aches and pains. But that reminded me that this body is only a temporary place for the real me to live. God made this body with a distinct design to be limited in years yet He has promised me a new body that will be fashioned like the glorious body of Jesus. The longer I live the more I am made aware of my limitations both in time and abilities. But the longer I live the more I am made aware that there is more coming! The future for the follower of Jesus Christ has eternity written all over it. I am thankful that I know this life is not all there is!
On May 6-7 Pastor's Fellowship will be taking place in Winchester, Ky and it is one of the joys of year. To be able to go and hear the anointed preaching that takes place there is a great joy. This year I look forward to hearing people like Arlo Newell and Bill Neece among others as they proclaim the truth that surrounds revival. If you cannot come at least order the CD's or DVD's and have the opportunity to hear the truth preached.
Have a great day,
HGRudd
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Hello Folks,
I know that probably every pastor feels like they have way too many things taking place in a given day, week or month. I certainly feel that way today. We have had two people die and I will be taking part in their funerals either by preaching or other responsibilities. We have a number of people in the hospital, having surgery or recovering. I am also attempting to set up a meeting in Anderson for next week that will demand I travel there and lose about 1 1/2 days of work time here. On top of that Ruth and I are attempting to get our house decluttered so we can put it up for sale. (We want to move to a smaller dwelling so we do not have all that work on such a large home.) So we rented a storage unit and have begun to put items in it. I am sure Ruth feels the brunt of that issue more than I do.
But in the midst of those things I have found that it is very important for me to rmember that I am a servant of God and not the one who makes all things happen. Is it not funny that we can get so immersed in the things of life and ministry that we begin to believe that unless we are there and take care of things it just cannot be done. I realize that we do not think that we are god like but it often appears that we think that we are His helper in all things and that He cannot do without us. I am often reminded of how small and incapable I am when I realize that death and life issues do not need my approval as they come regardless of what I think.
This brings me to the thought that I am thankful that He is God and that I am not. The world would be a much worse place if I were the decision maker but because He is there is salvation through His Son and hope of eternity with Him. I bow before the King of kings and confess that I need Him far more than He will ever need me. Is He not Great and Wonderful!
Have a great day,
HGRudd
I know that probably every pastor feels like they have way too many things taking place in a given day, week or month. I certainly feel that way today. We have had two people die and I will be taking part in their funerals either by preaching or other responsibilities. We have a number of people in the hospital, having surgery or recovering. I am also attempting to set up a meeting in Anderson for next week that will demand I travel there and lose about 1 1/2 days of work time here. On top of that Ruth and I are attempting to get our house decluttered so we can put it up for sale. (We want to move to a smaller dwelling so we do not have all that work on such a large home.) So we rented a storage unit and have begun to put items in it. I am sure Ruth feels the brunt of that issue more than I do.
But in the midst of those things I have found that it is very important for me to rmember that I am a servant of God and not the one who makes all things happen. Is it not funny that we can get so immersed in the things of life and ministry that we begin to believe that unless we are there and take care of things it just cannot be done. I realize that we do not think that we are god like but it often appears that we think that we are His helper in all things and that He cannot do without us. I am often reminded of how small and incapable I am when I realize that death and life issues do not need my approval as they come regardless of what I think.
This brings me to the thought that I am thankful that He is God and that I am not. The world would be a much worse place if I were the decision maker but because He is there is salvation through His Son and hope of eternity with Him. I bow before the King of kings and confess that I need Him far more than He will ever need me. Is He not Great and Wonderful!
Have a great day,
HGRudd
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Hello Folks,
it has been a busy two weeks since I last wrote. My son, James, came to visit with his two girls and my daughter, Debby, her husband and two children came at the same time. James I were turkey hunting all that we could and in the off time we were sitting laughing and enjoying each other. God blessed me greatly to be able to be with 2 of my 3 children and 4 of the 6 grandchildren. I am so thankful for what God has given to me through the years but my family is one of the highest gifts that He has made possible to me.
Just this week I had to make a trip to middle Tennessee to meet with the Pastor Ministry Team of the church of God in Tennessee. Those meetings are mixed with joyful things and difficult things. It is a joy to be able to help men and women in the process they are in seeking ordination but it is a difficulty when you have to deal with the problems. On top of that four and one half hours of driving each way is never a pleasure to me but it is a necessity.
In our conversation I was reminded that we are to rejoice in all things. That is a real challenge at times but when you consider that God is with you then it becomes much easier. The living God who conquered death, hell and sin is the One who is with me. What more could I ask, what greater helper could I receive, what more amazing presence is there? God is great and i am thankful for Him. May that same One bless you as well.
Have a Great Day,
HGRudd
it has been a busy two weeks since I last wrote. My son, James, came to visit with his two girls and my daughter, Debby, her husband and two children came at the same time. James I were turkey hunting all that we could and in the off time we were sitting laughing and enjoying each other. God blessed me greatly to be able to be with 2 of my 3 children and 4 of the 6 grandchildren. I am so thankful for what God has given to me through the years but my family is one of the highest gifts that He has made possible to me.
Just this week I had to make a trip to middle Tennessee to meet with the Pastor Ministry Team of the church of God in Tennessee. Those meetings are mixed with joyful things and difficult things. It is a joy to be able to help men and women in the process they are in seeking ordination but it is a difficulty when you have to deal with the problems. On top of that four and one half hours of driving each way is never a pleasure to me but it is a necessity.
In our conversation I was reminded that we are to rejoice in all things. That is a real challenge at times but when you consider that God is with you then it becomes much easier. The living God who conquered death, hell and sin is the One who is with me. What more could I ask, what greater helper could I receive, what more amazing presence is there? God is great and i am thankful for Him. May that same One bless you as well.
Have a Great Day,
HGRudd
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