This is a letter that was written to my friends on October 11th, the day after one of the most lifechanging days of my life. It is just the beginning of an ongoing testimony to the goodness of the Lord, and how He can turn even ashes into beauty for His glory. ✨💕 Dear friends, … Continue reading Of God’s Goodness in the Fire
Author: Sierra Ruga
Stars and Rainbows
“When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars.” It was one of those “motivational quotes” printed on the front of a folder in a store we were shopping in. Normally, I wouldn't have looked at it twice. But that saying stopped me in my tracks. I couldn’t stop staring at the … Continue reading Stars and Rainbows
The First Step
(A Short Story) Sea of Galilee 29 AD I ran across the shore of the Sea of Galilee, my feet pounding against the sandy ground. But my mind raced faster, a million thoughts rushing through it all at once. I could not get my thoughts straight -- not after what I had just seen. Two … Continue reading The First Step
Acts 12: “Expect the Unexpected”
Oh wow...it has been quite a while since I last posted, hasn't it? But so, so much has happened in the past 6 months...there's so much to write about, and I will. I have ideas for a bunch of new posts that I hope to write soon. 😉 But for now, with the National Bible … Continue reading Acts 12: “Expect the Unexpected”
Upside Down & Backwards
Hey everyone!! Okay, I just wanted to share this mind-blowing thought process that I've been noticing/thinking about alot lately. (Well, it has at least been making my mind blow with thoughts/applications/etc. 😉 xD) It's just so incredibly, wonderfully amazing how much God has for us in His Word! And when He continues to reveal more … Continue reading Upside Down & Backwards
My Provider
(A Short Story) Zarephath, Phoenicia 863 BC I looked out across the dusty horizon. A slight wind that should have brought refreshment from the scorching heat, instead was too dry and sandy to bring any relief. It played with my long, black hair, blowing it into my face. My mind wandered back to two years … Continue reading My Provider
My Bible Bee Testimony (Part 2: 2020)
This year, I could hardly wait for BB to start! When the theme was announced, I was ecstatic. They picked the theme of TRUST! Over the offseason, trust was something that I had been struggling with, and that God had been teaching me in. I couldn’t wait to dive deep into the study, and learn … Continue reading My Bible Bee Testimony (Part 2: 2020)
My Bible Bee Testimony (Part 1: 2019)
Well, here I am...I’m finally getting around to writing my BB testimony. This has honestly been very long in coming...ever since 2019 Nats. xD This is the story of how God used Bible Bee in my life to teach me so many different things. This is about some of the things that God has taught … Continue reading My Bible Bee Testimony (Part 1: 2019)
Overcomer’s Promise
"He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son."~Revelation 21:7 Why does inspiration always seem to come at the strangest of times?! A few days ago, I was reading through Revelation 2 and 3, and I noticed something that I had never really thought about … Continue reading Overcomer’s Promise
The Brighter They Shine
We were just outside, taking our dog for a walk before we started to settle down for the night. It's one of those nights, where everything outside looks a little darker than usual. And then I looked up. The view was incredible. The stars were just so bright. It's one of those moments where you … Continue reading The Brighter They Shine