Bio
Holly Ruddock could be described as passionate, down-to-earth, relatable, and witty.
She is an Oregon-born country girl, now living life in Southern Louisiana. She married her high school sweetheart, Joe, is the mother of four adult children, and is a rockstar Mimi to six glorious granddaughters
As a speaker, author, blogger, and bible study teacher, Holly transparently shares her life story. She loves to mentor mothers and aspiring writers, offering encouragement and guidance as they pursue their journeys. Weaving the word of God with personal experiences, she will make you laugh, cry, and possibly snort.
In her victories, failures, and all the in-betweens, she draws you in with her storytelling ways, backing up her experience and inspirational thoughts with God’s Word. She will challenge you to dream and dare you to hope.
Her heart breaks over the injustices, and she longs to change the world with small acts of obedience and generous acts of love.
When she is not writing or teaching, she loves to find healthy new recipes to “pin” and go on adventures in her little blue VW bug. She is a self-professed coffee snob, but would never turn down a lousy cup of brew with a good friend. She relishes time spent with her adult children and their families, and she will stop her world to spend as much time as possible with them around the family fire pit.
You, my friend, have a purpose. It’s not a size. You have a call. It’s not a title. You have a destiny. It’s not a position.
Oh, friends, you are the apple of his eye. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Your existence is for His delight. You are made for more than paying bills, clocking in, and commuting.
It’s the minutes in those actions that serve a purpose. It’s the character at the moment. It’s the interactions we have with those we see, speak to, and touch.
It's knowing we are not just a bag of bones walking on this earth but a daughter or son fulfilling our father's purpose.
It’s recognizing that our life matters. We make a difference. Our voices counts. And we are important instruments in the hands of our King.
Because, believe me, you are made for more. And the hands of God are often found at the ends of obedient arms.
by Holly Sue Ruddock
You Matter
In my words
A bit more about me
I’ve always been passionate about the Word of God and enthusiastic about sharing what Jesus is teaching me. When I was younger, I longed to teach God's word, but I was told women could not be preachers; one of those voices was my dad.
It was a giant conflict in my life at one time: a call from my Heavenly Father to preach the gospel, and an earthly father who wouldn’t cross a street to hear a woman speak. (his words)
I had to learn to obey the voice of God over my life and graciously ignore the religious opinions of man. (and it was hard)
In time, my dad came around and was very supportive. And praise Jesus, I have a husband who is the greatest cheerleader in my pursuits.
Until Jesus fully released me in my preaching and teaching, I taught our four children with the same excitement and passion I would a large audience. Early on, Jesus spoke to my heart, telling me to take what was in my hands and do it with all my might. And what (or I should say who) was a busy brood of four. I am a storyteller and a bit of cheese ball with my humor; therefore, teaching my kiddos the word was fun and entertaining.
But oh, I longed to be released to the fullness of the call, but knew the call of “mommy” and the season of serving my family in its fullest was even higher. I’ve learned (with a few weepy nights) not to rush the process but to trust the process towards the promise. And I understood that being a momma and a woman of ministry was not an either-or, but a both-and. They are both higher callings that walk hand in hand.
Interesting tidbits: Coffee is my love language. I love a scary roller coaster, and I can eat an entire bucket of movie popcorn with a refill. (I don't, but I could) And I cherish long chats over coffee with a friend.
And I love, love LOVE to train and equip God's women for their purpose; to walk in authority, kindness, and love and own their identity as daughters of the King.
I get giddy engaging with people, and I have tunnel vision when working on a writing project. I dive headfirst into the research, investigation, and all the beautiful details in writing a bible study or book.
I have always found it funny that God chose me to write for Him. I have a few learning disabilities and am a horrible, I mean HORRIBLE speller! He is just proving His word through me; In my weakness, He is strong
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:8
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