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Real Truth with RuthPastor Mark Smith - Overcoming Homosexuality Part 5Join Ruth Hendrickson and Pastor Mark Smith for the final episode of Overcoming Homosexuality.2024-07-0433 minReal Truth with RuthPastor Mark Smith - Overcoming Homosexuality Part 4Join Ruth Hendrickson and Pastor Mark Smith for Part 4 of Overcoming Homosexuality.2024-06-2721 minReal Truth with RuthPastor Mark Smith - Overcoming Homosexuality Part 3Join Ruth Hendrickson and Pastor Mark Smith for Part 3 of Overcoming Homosexuality.2024-06-2019 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding the “More” of GodWhat does it look like to hunger for more of God? What holds us back from the more of God? God has been convicting me to intentionally press into the "more" that He has to offer. I have wanted to go deeper, but He is talking about the intentionality it takes to truly go deeper with Him. We have yet to explore new depths, and there is an open invitation to go deeper in this season. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 For additional information, visit Ruthhendrickson.org. 2023-01-2623 min
Real Truth with RuthRemoving Barriers to the Flow of Living Water in Your LifeWhen a stream has a blockage, it cannot flow as it was designed. Jesus tells us in John 7 that out of the believer's heart should flow rivers of living water. This river impacts your life, the atmosphere around you, and the lives of others also. However, when there is a blockage, you cease to have the kingdom impact God intends for you. Today, we will look at several contributors to the blockage and learn how to get rid of the blockage so the living water can flow clean, powerfully, and purely in your life. Scripture: Jo...2023-01-2519 min
Real Truth with RuthIs Your God Holy?Is your God holy or familiar? What difference does it make? How do the fear of the Lord and the holiness of God go hand-in-hand? In Matthew 6, as Jesus teaches the disciples to pray, he speaks of the holiness of God. When we become too familiar with God we can lose the holy aspect of His nature. However, when we grow in our understanding of the holiness of God our relationship with Him deepens in ways we never envisioned. Scripture: Matthew 6 Proverbs 9:10 Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 Revelation 4 For additional information, visit Ruthh...2023-01-2419 min
Real Truth with RuthJesus, Demons and YouWhy did Jesus usually not allow the demons to speak? Because Jesus didn't need the same camp that he was sent to plunder to become his public relations committee. Often, the church gets sidetracked by the demonic antics that come with deliverance. What can we learn from Jesus' interaction with the demons in Mark 1? Scripture Referenced: Mark 1:21-26 Mark 4:35-41 1 Corinthians 9:9 1 Timothy 5:18 For additional information, visit Ruthhendrickson.org. Related Content: Mashah Ministry Training - Live| We will offer basic Mashah training in Frederi...2023-01-1912 min
Real Truth with RuthYour Vision MattersHow do you view life? What is the call on your life? How do you evaluate that call? In the early 1900s, a shepherd had an assignment and a vision. His little, daily action steps changed the atmosphere of his neck of the woods. His work didn't look large or daunting. Literally, he planted one seed at a time as he executed his vision. He knew many seeds would not survive, but that didn't change his determination. When God gives us a vision, it can look daunting. However, the steps to get to the fulfillment...2023-01-0514 min
Real Truth with RuthDiscovering God’s Strategy for a New SeasonAre you in a new season of your life? It can be challenging to find your footing with God when you enter a new season, by our choose, or by life events. Truthfully, finding your footing usually happens with some trial and error. However, God is present in the struggle and will enable you to see your next step. During this journey, there are some valuable lessons that we can learn. Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 17, 2 Samuel 11, 21 For additional information, visit Ruthhendrickson.org. Related Content: 2023-01-0213 min
Real Truth with RuthMerry Christmas! Building a Powerful Treasure Chest WithinAs you go through your day, what holds your mind captive? Have you made your list, checked it twice, and come up missing a gift or two? Or are you busy planning the menu and cleaning the house? For some, you are missing loved ones, and your thoughts are filled with grief as you move step-by-step to a holiday without them. Whatever holds your thoughts captive ultimately holds you captive. This time of year, I often ponder what Mary was thinking as she journeyed to giving birth to Jesus, holding her Savior in her arms...2022-12-2215 min
Real Truth with RuthTemper Tantrums and God’s Right HandHave you ever thrown a temper tantrum? Have you observed someone throwing a temper tantrum? Are you stubborn? Are you stubborn for or against God? Today, we will look at what happens when we resist the faithful hand of God vs. when we grab hold of the hand of God. You will identify the places where you have become stubborn or thrown a temper tantrum and the impact on your life. You will also identify what happens when you align with the very heartbeat of God. By t...2022-12-1522 min
Real Truth with RuthYou are THE SaltDo you dump salt on your food before you taste it? In Matthew 5:13, we are told that we are the salt of the Earth. However, I suggest we do not understand what that means in our daily lives. Jesus is emphatic that YOU are the salt of the Earth. And, if that pure salt is tainted with something else, it cannot have an impact. What does being the salt of the world mean in your everyday life? Does it matter? You are created to bring the flavor of Heaven into the...2022-12-0818 min
Real Truth with RuthWhen You Feel InsignificantImagine you are watching an action and adventure movie. You are trying to figure out the scene as a farmer is plowing. The music begins to shift, and you see the enemy creeping around the field's edges. The farmer doesn't have a chance. He doesn't have any weapons, or cell phones, just an old stick that he uses to prod his oxen. Our unlikely, seemingly insignificant hero is a man named Shamgar. His story is short and powerful, yet easily missed buried at the tail end of Judges 3. However, the decisions that Shamgar makes at the moment...2022-12-0515 min
Real Truth with RuthAre You the Person the World Needs You to Be?Are you becoming the person that the world needs you to be? The world will give us a glimpse of how that image must appear. However, the Word of God will provide us with a very different picture. You must become authentic in your walk with God. In becoming authentic in that relationship, the authenticity will bleed through to the world and culture around you. When we become authentic with God, we put on the royal garments of priests and kings, bringing Heaven to Earth. The earth is crying out for authentic sons and daughters to take a stand...2022-11-1416 min
Real Truth with RuthJesus, Parables, Light, and You!Growing up, we sang "This Little Light of Mine." With all the gusto our little bodies could muster, we would belt out the words and put the actions with them. As adults, many of us add dimmer switches to our light and control the brightness. However, Jesus clearly says we are to bring the light into the room and let it shine. How do we bring in the light? What difference does that light make in our lives? What difference does that light make in the lives of those around us? Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:21-25 Proverbs 25:2 2022-11-1017 min
Real Truth with RuthCalming the Internal StormWhen fear replaces faith, it creates a crisis-fueled question. What questions are you asking God amid your storm? Today, we will look at positive questions that cropped up when faith and fear collided in the disciples' lives. As you journey with them, you will identify your questions and allow Holy Spirit to reveal the root behind the question. Come expecting to be repositioned for the storms to calm! Scripture Referenced: Psalm 107:29-30 Psalm 121 Mark 4:35-41 For additional information, visit Ruthhendrickson.org. Related Content: His Daily New...2022-11-0714 min
Real Truth with RuthThe Doubting Heart and JesusHave you walked with Jesus for years and still struggling with seeds of doubt? Or, have you witnessed signs, wonders, and miracles, been used mightily of God, and still struggled with doubt? God is ready to give you eyes to see, like Jesus. When the disciples were struggling, Jesus saw. We must realize that Jesus didn't watch them from a distance but came to them. At that moment, the disciples didn't recognize who had come into their midst. Even after He joins them in the boat and the storm calms down, they still have questions...2022-11-0316 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding Your Footing - Who is Jesus?If our foundation is not sturdy, it will be unable to hold us up in difficult situations. Not only that, but it will not hold us through eternity. Sometimes we need to go back to the basics. As we return to the basics, some will discover who Jesus is, while others will remember who He is. We never want to become so familiar with the name of Jesus that we forget the power, love, and person of Jesus Christ. Today, take time out to explore who Jesus Christ is. Questions:...2022-10-3120 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed are the PersecutedI admit that I wouldn't say I like the thought or experience of persecution. If you are like me, I am guessing it is not on your vacation or bucket list. Why would Jesus include "Blessed are those who are persecuted," and what does He mean by this? We must understand that Jesus is talking about persecution that happens as a result of following him. He is not talking about the persecution that happens when we make bad choices. Any form of persecution, that happens due to our walk with the Lord, brings us closer...2022-10-1719 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed are the PeacemakersAre you a peacemaker or a peacekeeper? Yes, there is a difference, and it is key to walking as the individual God has called you to be. From a Biblical perspective, a peacemaker is ACTIVELY trying to reconcile people to God and to one another. They will not run from a battle but will run into it. A peacemaker knows what and who they carry. The world is crying out for real peacemakers to stand up! Scripture Referenced: Matthew 5 Phil. 4:6-7 For additional information, visit Ruthhendrickson.org. ...2022-10-1321 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed are the Pure in HeartWhat would the results be if your heart was tested for purity? Jesus clearly knows that we will see God when we have a pure heart. How do we increase the purity level of our hearts so that we can see God clearly? Based on Matthew 5:8, we will dive into what it means to have a pure heart, what our responsibility is, and how to get there. Father, create in me a pure heart... Scripture Referenced: Matthew 5 Luke 6:45 1 John 3:3 Brian Doerksen's "Refiner's Fire" Song/Video - https...2022-10-1011 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed are the MercifulHow does the mercy you have received from God impact how you treat or respond to others? Mercy includes compassion, tenderness, forgiveness, and an unwillingness to be cruel. We know the Lord's mercy never ceases (glory!), but how about your mercy? How about my mercy? Key: Actions cannot stand alone; mercy stems from the heart, so it must stem from the core of our being. Scripture Referenced: Matthew 5 Exodus 34:6 Lamentations 3:22 Matthew 6:12 Matthew 9:13 Deuteronomy 30:3 For additional information, visit Ruthhendrickson.org. Related Content: His Daily New...2022-10-0616 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed are Those who Hunger and ThirstWhat is your favorite food? What is your favorite beverage? What is Jesus talking about when He teaches that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled? We are called to have a desire or hunger for the things of God. We are called to have a passion or hunger for a relationship with God. We are called to have a desire or appetite for the Word of God. When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, it is not in vain, for it comes with a promise that God...2022-10-0317 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed Are the MeekWhat is your definition of meek? I think of timid and quiet, however, that is not Jesus definition. To be meek is to: - not blow up easily - be humble and submissive to God Do you struggle with being meek? We have to answer this question and make appropriate changes in our lives if we are going to walk in the fullness of who God has called us to be. Jesus tells us that the meek will inherit the earth. Why is this important in our day-to-day walk...2022-09-2916 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed – Those Who MournImagine Jesus telling his disciples they are blessed when they mourn. How would you respond if you were in the crowd listening to the teaching? Depending on how you understand the word "mourn," you may lean in to hear more or back off because you believe it is too painful. As used here, to "mourn" is to recognize our shortcomings before God. We mourn over our choices that result in sin rather than freedom. When we learn to mourn God's way, it opens the door for the promises of Heaven to come flooding...2022-09-2616 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Does it Mean? Blessed – Poor in SpiritWhat does it mean to be poor in spirit? Who is Jesus speaking to when he talks about being poor in spirit? What difference does it make in your life? Learning from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5:1-3, we will dive into the meaning of poor in spirit and the blessing attached. You will learn: - The definition of being poor in spirit and how that applies to you. - The power of blessing when you overcome pride and walk in Godly humility. 2022-09-2215 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat is the Condition of Your Wineskin?Is your wineskin able to stretch, or has it become brittle and easily broken? Jesus tells us that we cannot put new wine into old skins. We can quickly lose this meaning in translation, especially if we do not work with animal skins. The key is that we cannot hold what God is doing in and through us today if we are holding on to the old nature rather than embracing the fullness of God. An old wineskin can only hold new wine if we water down the wine! The Father's...2022-09-1917 min
Real Truth with RuthWhen Darkness Invades – Four Keys to SurvivalAre you in a dark season? We all experience dark seasons, whether from a natural situation or a demonic attack. Either way, we must learn to navigate that season and keep our footing and focus successfully; we need to know where to look. Four keys to success: When the enemy makes a raid, immediately ask the Lord what to do AND wait for an answer Recognize where your strength comes from Destroy ALL idols Wait for God's timing Scripture Referenced: 1 Chronicles 13-14 For additional information, visit https://ruthhendrickson.com Related Content: ...2022-09-1520 min
Real Truth with RuthThe Truth about CreationWhen you open your Bible to the book of Genesis it begins with “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). However, a 1991 Gallup poll found that some 90% of American’s believed that God created the world in some manner. However, by 2019 that number fell to 40% and continues to fall today. As we read through the book of Genesis we see intent, order, and purpose within each day of creation. God planned each step, there was nothing random or haphazard about creation. The truth is, if we don’t believe that God created...2022-09-1221 min
Real Truth with RuthThe Power of God’s GraceWe live in an increasingly judgmental world, so grace is in short supply. However, since we are called to bring heaven to earth, we need to be people who walk in kingdom grace. How much grace do you extend to others? How much grace do you desire to have extended to you? When we walk in grace, it enables or empowers us to carry the weight of our imperfections. How does this happen? If we walk with Jesus, we know that our sins are forgiven, and there is more to life. When we kno...2022-09-0834 min
Real Truth with RuthWhen Jesus Reaches Out His Hand to Touch YouJust one touch changes everything. We were created for healthy touch. There is a touch that destroys life, but there is a touch that brings life. When Jesus reaches out and touches a life, everything changes. In the gospel of Mark, we have a leper bravely approaching Jesus. He defies the social and religious expectations of keeping a distance and confidently kneels before Jesus. This man knew what Jesus carried and was able to step into the atmosphere. Many of us live life like the leper, keeping outside the fullness of community. Today is the da...2022-09-0520 min
Real Truth with RuthWhen God Says No…How do you respond when God says no? Have you prayed, fasted, contended, and stood on the Word of God only to have things end differently than you envisioned? Does it feel like all that time you spent with God concerning the situation fell on deaf ears? Was all that time even worth it, or was it wasted time? Walking with God involves mystery. While He holds our lives in His hands and the lives of those around us, when things don't go as we believe they should, it can hit us like the knock-out...2022-09-0129 min
Real Truth with RuthIn Alignment for God’s AssignmentAre you in alignment with the call that God has on your life? If not, how do you make that adjustment? Learning from a conversation that Jeremiah had with God, you will discover that when God gives you an assignment, you can become aligned with that assignment and successfully fulfill it. Key Points: - Identity is always crucial with assignment from God - When God gives you an assignment, you cannot afford to allow fear to attach. - God is faithful to watch over His promises. ...2022-08-2522 min
Real Truth with RuthHanging on to PeaceIf you were to rate your level of peace on a scale of 1-10, where would it land. Do you function with a low level of peace and a high level of fear? Do you function with a high level of peace and a low level of fear? Or are you someplace in the middle? God would not have promised us extreme peace if we were not going to need His peace to navigate and impact the world. Today, you will feel peace flood your soul as you step into the peace that God offers...2022-08-1830 min
Real Truth with RuthIs the World Deteriorating?Is the world falling apart around you? Do you feel like things are deteriorating to the degree that there is no hope? Do you find fear and panic knocking at your door and demanding entry? Are we in the last days? These are all great questions and worthy of conversation. However, they cannot consume us, or we fall into a series of traps. - Have you allowed fear in? - Are you so obsessed with tomorrow that you forget to live today? - Do you strugg...2022-08-1516 min
Real Truth with RuthLearning to Worship in Spirit and in TruthDo you worship in spirit? Do you worship in truth? In John 4, we find Jesus in the conversation with a Samaritan woman. In that conversation, He mentions worshipping in spirit and in truth. To worship in spirit means that we are worshipping at a heart level that every part of our being is engaged. To worship in truth means that our worship is rooted, grounded, and established in the Word of God. What would change if you worshipped in spirit and truth? What would change if the church at large...2022-08-1115 min
Real Truth with RuthEmpowered by Grace to Thrive – 2 PeterWhy do people who have walked with the Lord fall away? Why do people who have walked with the Lord fall into sin? What can you do to remain strong and steadfast in the Lord? Peter knows the hazards that the world throws at us as we walk with the Lord. From this vantage point, the Holy Spirit inspired him to share that knowledge with us. Join us today and grow in your understanding. You'll receive practical wisdom for your journey through life to avoid the pitfalls. Scripture Referenced: 2 Peter...2022-08-0817 min
Real Truth with RuthAdjusting Your Focus to the Glory of GodWhat happens when we enter the fullness of the words of Psalm 8? Depression, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness must leave! As depression, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness flee our hearts begin to soar as worship flows. Psalm 8 is written by David, who was a worshipper. As we join him in worship, we discover the crescendo of praise that rises to the Heavens. As your focus shifts, you will encounter THE powerful, mighty, and faithful God. Now is the time to worship! Scripture Referenced: Psalm 8 Matthew 18 For additional information, visit Ruthhen...2022-08-0413 min
Real Truth with RuthCalling Your Prodigals HomeSeveral years ago, I released a word on Elijah List titled "It's Time to Come Out of the Dung Heap." As I was going through my files today, I came across that word and felt an urge from the Holy Spirit to share that word with you. Many of you have family members or close friends who are wandering. Like the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15), they have been squandering their lives away, and our hearts are burdened for them. What is the Lord saying to us in the season of waiting? Key...2022-08-0112 min
Real Truth with RuthThe Power of the OilOur neighbor is a very gifted general contractor. The other day I went to his house to see what he was doing. He was cutting grooves in some wood so they would fit together. This wood was costly, had a specific purpose, and was well oiled. God began to speak as I pondered the wood and the oil. - What does it mean to be cut so that we can be joined together for the Kingdom? - What changes in our lives if we lean into the cutting rather than leaning away from the cutting?2022-07-2821 min
Real Truth with RuthThe Cost of Partial ObedienceWhen was the last time you settled for less than God's best? Why did you settle for less? Was it an intentional or unintentional decision? How did that impact your life? The Biblical truth is that we fall into sin whenever we settle for less than God's best. In addition, we begin to think that we know better than God. Today, we will look at Saul and his choices as they aligned with the cultures around him rather than with God's mandate. In addition, you will identify areas in...2022-07-2522 min
Real Truth with RuthTethered to GodDo you tend to wander? Can you relate to the hymn writer as they penned, “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love”. How does this look in your life? What are the consequences? Today you will be equipped as you learn: - You are responsible to guard your heart. - How to navigate through consequences and back to the heart of God. - How to stay tethered to the Holy Spirit and stop the wandering. - That the land the Lord gives is a...2022-07-2119 min
Real Truth with RuthLiving in EXPECTATIONHow do you live life? Do you have an attitude of expectation or an attitude of defeat? Walking with God means a life filled with hope. However, not hope as the world defines it, but hope as defined by heaven. The hope that heaven brings is living and active. It is a confident expectation of a future event and is not connected to wishful thinking. It conveys that whatever you are going through, whatever your family is struggling with, or even the decaying moral stance we see surrounding us, is not out of sight of God. God still has...2022-07-1816 min
Real Truth with RuthDiscerning Direction When the Wind BlowsHow do you respond when the wind blows? Your response depends on the type of wind. If a storm is blowing in, most people will run for cover. However, a gentle breeze on a hot day cools the body and brings refreshing. Just as there are winds in the natural, there are also winds in the spiritual. In the natural, we must discern how to respond to the wind; the same is true in the spiritual. You cannot see the wind, but you can feel and see the impact around you. You may n...2022-07-1416 min
Real Truth with RuthNever Be Afraid to Stand Your GroundHow do you stand apart from the crowd when the pressure is so great? General Booth made a wise statement: "The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, heaven without hell…." We live in a day where we see religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, and so forth. The only way to combat the decay of society is to lose the fear of standing apart from the crowd. The decision to take a stand in...2022-07-1116 min
Real Truth with RuthThe Language of HeavenWhat is the language of Heaven? Is the language of Heaven rules and regulations? Is the language of Heaven judgment or love? Is the language of Heaven rooted in defeat or saturated in victory? The fact of the matter is that the language of Heaven is breakthrough. It is a breakthrough from sin into forgiveness, lies into truth, grief into joy, and more. Everything about the language of Heaven moves you forward and does not pull you back. Anything that pulls you back is the language of hell. God has a plan for your life. H...2022-07-0719 min
Real Truth with RuthDo You Hear His Roar?A prophetic word the Lord released back in 2019, which He is still asking today. The question is, “Don’t you see My greatness? Don’t you hear My roar”. Join us today as Pastor Ruth shares that word and some of the additional understanding that has unfolded as time passed. You must see His greatness and hear His roar in this season. To connect with Ruth, please visit: Ruthhendrickson.org2021-11-2915 min
Real Truth with RuthThe Lord - My Strength and My SongWhat does it mean for the Lord to be your strength? What does it mean for the Lord to be your song? Today, we will explore those questions and more on Real Truth with Ruth. To connect with Ruth, please visit: Ruthhendrickson.org2021-11-2515 min
Real Truth with RuthMoving Forward – Lessons from PeterAs we dive into the Word of God, we often find a person that we can relate to. It may be the prostitute Rahab, shepherd David, educated Paul, or doubting Thomas. As that connection is made, there is usually a chuckle as we read their account. We can see ourselves doing the same thing. If you are someone who periodically sticks their foot in their mouth, you may relate to Peter, who is the subject of today's "Real Truth with Ruth." Peter had several encounters with Jesus that changed the very essence of his future. What can we learn...2021-11-2215 min
Real Truth with RuthLearning to Thrive Amid WickednessDo you believe we are in a season where there is an increase in wickedness? If so, what can you do to tend your heart and keep your focus? It is in seasons of wickedness where darkness seems to increase, and light seems to decrease. However, you are created to shine in all seasons of life. Join us today on Real Truth with Ruth and energize your spirit as you adjust your focus and allow God’s light to shine in and through you. To connect with Ruth, visit: ruthhendrickson.org2021-11-1516 min
Real Truth with RuthSticking with God’s Blueprint for Your LifeWhat would change if we had a personalized set of blueprints for our lives. When we look at a blueprint, we find specific details. The blueprints move from the big picture view to the little details that change everything. How often do you run into seasons where you feel like God is speaking another language? In today’s episode of Real Truth with Ruth, we will explore receiving instructions from God and navigating the questions that arise along the way. You’ll be encouraged that you are not alone and receive some directions for the journey. God’s plan...2021-11-0415 min
Real Truth with RuthGrowing in Your Love for JesusWhat does God see when He looks at you? What is the depth of love that He sees? Can you hear His voice calling you deeper in your relationship with Him? Do you get caught up in your failures easier than you get caught up in His love? I sure can! Today we will explore trusting God and receiving His love for us. Jesus is calling you deeper into love so that you can roar with faith and laugh in the face of storms. He is asking, “Do you really love me?”. To connect with Ruth...2021-10-1816 min
Real Truth with RuthAs a Child of God, You Have the Ability to Overcome!Do you feel like an overcomer? The good news is that as a child of God, your ability to overcome must not find footing in feelings. A key to overcoming is understanding what the Bible says about you and aligning with those words. Today’s message will encourage you in your journey, calm your fears, and position you to walk in the power and authority that God has given you. You are an overcomer! Why? Because that is who God said you are. To connect with Ruth, visit: ruthhendrickson.org2021-10-1418 min
Real Truth with RuthAre You Worshipping or Will the Rocks Cry Out?How often do you get trapped in the trimmings of worship? It can be too loud, soft, fast, or slow. We can comment about an organ vs. a keyboard and fancy lights and platform vs. simple. We all have our preferences. However, we can get so caught up in judging that we forget the purpose of worship. Can you relate? Jesus does not mince any words as He explains what will happen if the people do not worship Him. He will bring out the rock band. To connect with Ruth, visit: ruthhendrickson.org2021-10-1116 min
Real Truth with RuthHandling Deception in the Body of ChristHave you noticed the level of deception that crept into the Body of Christ? Has it left you struggling to gather with other believers? Scripture takes openly and honestly about areas of deception, including within the walls of the church. We need wisdom and discernment as we tackle this challenging and often emotional subject. Today, you will hear what the Word of God says about deception within the church and receive truth to help you experience freedom. To connect with Ruth, visit: ruthhendrickson.org2021-10-0429 min
Real Truth with RuthGuarding the PropheticHow do we protect the prophetic in a world where the prophetic is questioned, ridiculed, and discarded? What are the questions that we should be asking? What attitudes should make us cautious? Today we will answer those very questions and more. We cannot pick and choose the gifts of God. If we discard a gift because it can be messy or make us uncomfortable, we will surely fall short of all God has for us. And we will not bring Heaven to earth. To connect with Ruth, visit: ruthhendrickson.org 2021-09-3026 min
Real Truth with RuthYou are Not God’s ExperimentDo you feel like God put you on the face of this earth as an experiment? Do you feel like He is just watching to see how things will work out for you? In these seasons, we must come to a place where we embrace that your life began in Heaven and you are walking on this earth? Join Pastor Ruth today as she shares the difference when you embrace that you are created with intentionality.2021-09-2315 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding Your Way from Chaos to Peace in a Crazy World – Part 3 of 3Do you feel like you have been in a season of chaos and disorder? Do you feel like it can be difficult to reach into the promises and provision of God? What steps can you take to steady yourself, refine your focus and step into peace? Join Pastor Ruth for this powerful three-part series. You will learn the components of chaos. You will receive insight that you can put into practice and get stability and peace back. Joy will flood into your soul, and you will find rest from the chaos. This is part 3 of 3 in this series. 2021-09-0920 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding Your Way from Chaos to Peace in a Crazy World – Part 2 of 3Do you feel like you have been in a season of chaos and disorder? Do you feel like it can be difficult to reach into the promises and provision of God? What steps can you take to steady yourself, refine your focus and step into peace? Join Pastor Ruth for this powerful three-part series. You will learn the components of chaos. You will receive insight that you can put into practice and get stability and peace back. Joy will flood into your soul, and you will find rest from the chaos. 2021-09-0619 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding Your Way from Chaos to Peace in a Crazy World – Part 1 of 3Do you feel like you have been in a season of chaos and disorder? Do you feel like it can be difficult to reach into the promises and provision of God? What steps can you take to steady yourself, refine your focus and step into peace? Join Pastor Ruth for this powerful three-part series. You will learn the components of chaos. You will receive insight that you can put into practice and get stability and peace back. Joy will flood into your soul, and you will find rest from the chaos.2021-09-0213 min
Real Truth with RuthWIMN – New Days New Ways Conference - 2021Do you need a new way to deal with the life you are living? God has placed you here for such a time as this! Pastor Ruth joined Patricia King, Michelle Burkett, Cindy Stewart, Elizabeth Tiam-Fook, and Jamie Lyn Wallnau at the 2021 Women in Ministry Network “New Days New Ways” conference. Ruth was the final speaker as she wrapped up the conference and gave a word from the Lord. You will receive strength as you face another day and be encouraged as you hear the Word of the Lord for you.2021-08-3057 min
Real Truth with RuthHanging on to Faith When Life Get’s HardDo you notice that it can be a challenge to hang on to your faith in the difficult seasons of life? When you are in the middle of a trial, there can be a temptation to put faith on the back burner. At that moment, we easily forget that a trial, in the hands of God, becomes an opportunity to grow stronger in faith, not weaker. Join Pastor Ruth today as we learn to look back to look forward. Once again, you will remember that God is in control and is ready and able to give you what you...2021-08-2324 min
Real Truth with RuthHow to Avoid Being MisledWhen was the last time you were misled? It may have been by an individual, the GPS, or even your belief system. It isn't enjoyable. Is there a way to put a hedge of protection around ourselves to help ensure we will not be misled? James 1:16 begins with, "So don't be misled." If we are being told not to be misled, then we can be assured that there are keys to clear vision and understanding to grasp. Are you tired of being misled? Join Pastor Ruth today and find solid ground to stand on so you will not be...2021-08-1919 min
Real Truth with RuthHow do You Evaluate Your Circumstances God’s Way?Do you find it difficult to evaluate your circumstances? When life is not heading in the direction we had hoped, dreamed about, or desired, we can find ourselves with more questions than answers. Peter and John experienced a set of circumstances that were unfair and undeserved. In the middle of the situation, a decision was made that shook the very place where they were standing. When you evaluate your circumstances, are you doing it in such a way that the world around you shakes? Are you evaluating your circumstances by God’s standard? Are you asking the right questions? Jo...2021-08-1218 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Are Two Questions You Can Ask God in Any Season?What questions do you have for God! What questions do you have that you feel are going unanswered? We all have questions. We have experienced things that we don’t like, don’t want, and have not enjoyed. Also, God has this habit of doing things that we do not understand. However, there are two questions that you can ask God in any season. Join Pastor Ruth today as she unpacks the two questions you can as God in any season. 2021-08-0924 min
Real Truth with RuthGuarding Your Prayer Saturation Levels?We hear a lot about our oxygen saturation levels. Our bodies must be able to process oxygen if we are to live. However, what is your prayer saturation level? Are you strong and capable of remaining resistant to the things that would try to pull that saturation level down? If it does drop, for a moment, are you resilient and able to bring it back up? What are the keys to keeping your prayer saturation levels high, and how does it impact your life in the day-to-day? Join Pastor Ruth today and breathe in the very air of Heaven...2021-08-0517 min
Real Truth with RuthAre You Walking in the Power of God’s Grace?How much grace do you extend to others? How much grace would you like extended to you? God's grace extends deeper and broader than we realize and should also impact our view of those around us. When we walk in the fullness of God's grace, it enables or allows us to deal with our imperfections and respond to others with the measure of grace we have received. Are you ready for an increase in grace received so you can give more grace to the world around you? Join Pastor Ruth today for a fresh understanding and infilling of God's g...2021-08-0214 min
Real Truth with RuthYou Are Created for Greatness!Greatness is your birthright! That is a fact from the Heavenly Realm. You are not an accident, but you are a creation from God, and therefore you have a supernatural beginning. Jesus told the disciples that the Holy Spirit would come upon them, they would be filled with power and be His messengers to the ends of the earth. The calling and expectation are more than leading people to Jesus. It was bringing Heaven to earth at a different level. This same mandate is for you and me. How do we get there? Join Pastor Ruth today as she...2021-07-2517 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding God in the Ups and Downs of LifeWhere are you at with this crazy roller-coaster of life? Are you climbing up the steep slope, wondering what is on the other side? Or are you on your way down, going a break-neck speed? Are you hanging on for dear life, or have you thrown your hands up in the air? Do you find yourself laughing or screaming? Join Pastor Ruth today and hold on tight and find God in the ups and downs of life.2021-07-2215 min
Real Truth with RuthIs it Important to Battle Peer Pressure and Majority Rule?Do you succumb to peer pressure? Do you believe that everyone must agree with a decision? Do you find yourself swayed to fit in with the crowd? These are all vital questions, and all lead back to a larger question, “Who or what will dominate my life?”. Join Pastor Ruth today as we talk about peer pressure and majority rule from a Biblical perspective. This podcast will cause you to question and process how easily you bend to peer pressure and majority rule and its impact.2021-07-0814 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Drives Godly Authority?What drives Godly or Healthy authority? Can you walk in Godly authority? How do we handle it when those in authority have wounded us? Join Pastor Ruth today as we dive into the topic of authority. Become equipped to identify unhealthy authority. And be challenged to come into alignment with the authority that comes from the kingdom of Heaven.2021-07-0521 min
Real Truth with RuthMy Brain vs. God’s’ WisdomGod gave you a great brain! Your brain is automatically processes and stores memories and learns behaviors. However, there is a difficult question that looms on the heels of brainpower. That question is, “Can my brain keep me from experiencing the fullness of God’s wisdom?”. James 1:5 gives us a glimpse into the answer to this question as we are told to ask for God’s wisdom. Do you need a dose of wisdom today? Join Pastor Ruth as we talk about finding space to embrace the wisdom of God in our lives.2021-07-0118 min
Real Truth with RuthWhose Voice Impacts Your Decisions?You are created to walk in a relationship. Your top relationship should be God, and you should know His voice well. However, all through our lives, we make decisions about what voice we will allow to impact our lives. Will God’s voice be in the lead? Will the voices of our friends and family take over from God? We also contend with the voices attached to our thoughts and emotions. Finally, we have the demonic to attempting to derail us from our God destiny. When we are listening to the right voice, it also impacts the level of au...2021-06-2416 min
Real Truth with RuthWho Does God Say You Are? Do You Agree?Who or what do you identify with? The answer to this question has a direct impact on how you see yourself and your worth. Join Pastor Ruth today and ensure your identity is rightly aligned. 2021-06-2123 min
Real Truth with RuthAre You Ready for Abundant Multiplication?The seeds that God has placed in your hands are always good. The question is whether we are going to use them or let them go to waste. When you think of the seeds in your hand, what do you envision happening with that seed? Is there a degree of expectation, or is it wrapped in hopelessness? Are there things we can do to help the seeds grow? The answer is yes! Join Pastor Ruth today and multiply and grow seeds.2021-06-1417 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat is God Saying About Lighting Your Path?Have you ever felt like you don’t know which way to turn? Have you felt like God is absent, and all is dark? Most of us experience this at some point in our lives. However, the other day God began to share with me the power of the floodlight that He carries. I find it interesting because a flood is more than just a direct beam. A floodlight floods the area. Do you have an area of your life where light is needed? Join Pastor Ruth today for this timely word from the Lord. 2021-06-1015 min
Real Truth with RuthWhen God Moves You He Gifts YouEver feel uncertain about what God is doing in your life? I sure do. However, when God decides to move us, we can rest assured that He will give us what we need to make the transition. We are in a season where God has heard the cry of His people. Many have been asking to have more impact. As the cry has reached Heaven, God has been repositioning people. The challenge is that this repositioning often looks different than what we envisioned. What does God have to say about this? Join Pastor Ruth today for a word direct...2021-06-0718 min
Real Truth with RuthWhere Did You Really Come From? God’s Answer May Surprise You!So often, we talk about our family line. For most families, that line has some fantastic individuals and some challenging characters. However, Isaiah 51:1b states, "Consider the rock from which you were cut, the quarry from which you were mined." Join Pastor Ruth today as she unpacks portions of Isaiah 51 and discover the rock from which you were cut and the difference that makes in your life. You'll be glad you did!2021-06-0320 min
Real Truth with RuthWalking in Wisdom and Experiencing UnityWhat does it look like to walk in wisdom and experience unity? In the book of Judges, we meet a woman named Deborah. She was a prophet and a judge, a woman of power and authority. Deborah, as a prophet, had an ear turned to the Lord. She heard His voice and knew His plans. She was able to work with a military commander and win battles. All because she was tuned in to the Lord, walked with wisdom, and understood the heartbeat of God. Join Pastor Ruth today as we glean from this remarkable woman. 2021-05-1315 min
Real Truth with RuthExperienced Trauma? God Wants to Heal You!No one asks for trauma. However, it can show up as an uninvited guest, creating a whirlwind of pain and unanswered questions. When it is finally ushed out the door, we find ourselves marked or changed in ways we never thought possible. Our foundation has been shaken if not shattered, and the despair can seem overwhelming. Join Pastor Ruth today for this timely conversation about trauma, its impact, and God's healing. 2021-05-0622 min
Real Truth with RuthBridging the Gap Between God’s Plan and Its FulfillmentThere are days when we know because we know what God’s plan is. There are seasons when favor reigns down, and everything falls into place. However, some seasons have a gap between the word and the fulfillment of that word. It is in those seasons that we have to tend the gap. Join Pastor Ruth today as she dives into bridging the gap to navigate that space successfully.2021-05-0318 min
Real Truth with RuthGod Is Not Limited – Even When I Forget to Believe He is AbleThe church is experiencing explosive growth. However, that does not stop Herod from beheading James and arresting Peter. As all these events collide, the church begins to pray. Acts 12 is full of life lessons for all of us. Including asking the question, “Do I ever pray and forgot to believe God for the answer”? I would suggest we are all guilty at some point in our lives. And, that question takes us to another one “Does our expectation limit God?” Dive in with Pastor Ruth today as we explore those questions along with the early church. 2021-04-2622 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding the Beauty and Finding Our Way – When God Doesn’t Make SenseIt can be challenging to see the beauty of a situation when God does not seem to be making sense at the moment. We often talk about moving from Glory to Glory, but what about that middle ground? How do we navigate it successfully? Join Pastor Ruth today as we learn how to find beauty and find our way in the seasons where God doesn’t make sense.2021-04-1534 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat Do Grains of Sand and the Host of Heaven Have In Common?Have you ever picked up a handful of sand and tried to count the grains? Have you ever looked out at the vast expanse of the ocean and tried to count the grains of sand? We can estimate, but that is the best we will ever do. Scripture makes it clear that the actual count is something that one God knows! Does this matter? Absolutely! Join Pastor Ruth today as she explores what grains of sand and the Host of Heaven have in common 2021-04-1213 min
Real Truth with RuthWhat would Change if My Thoughts Aligned with God’sWhat would change in my life if my thoughts were indeed in line with God’s thoughts? Romans 12:2 gives us the answer! We WILL learn God’s will for our lives. How amazing is that? God desires that we think like Him. Join Pastor Ruth today as she takes you on a journey toward changing your thought patterns. You’ll be both challenged and set free.2021-04-0819 min
Real Truth with RuthReady to Become Courageous? We Have Keys for You!There are seasons of life where we can feel hard-pressed on every side. However, we are called to be courageous for the Kingdom of Heaven. How do we become stronger amid our weakness? Today, join Pastor Ruth as she shares numerous keys to becoming the courageous individual you are created to be!2021-04-0528 min
Real Truth with RuthDoes the Fear of the Lord Really Matter in My Life?Do you struggle with Scripture where people die because they do not respect or fear the Lord? What do we do with these passages? What happens for those who do not fear the Lord? What happens when we do fear the Lord? Join Pastor Ruth today as she tackles some challenging passages and learn the difference that genuine fear of the Lord can make in your life. 2021-03-2918 min
Real Truth with RuthFinding the Beauty and Finding Our Way – When God Doesn’t Make SenseIt can be challenging to see the beauty of a situation when God does not seem to be making sense at the moment. We often talk about moving from Glory to Glory, but what about that middle ground? How do we navigate it successfully? Join Pastor Ruth today as we learn how to find beauty and find our way in the seasons where God doesn’t make sense.2021-03-2522 min
Real Truth with RuthGod Gave Me A Choice To Live Or Die Interview with Lisa Kessler-PetersSuicide-Drugs-Sex-Hopelessness and more. From the standpoint of the world, that was Lisa's testimony. But God had other plans and offered Lisa the chance to have her destiny defined by His plans and purposes. Join Pastor Ruth as she interviews Lisa Kessler-Peters. You'll be in awe of the goodness, power, and love of God. Learn more about Lisa at http://lisaredeemed.com/ Are you in crisis? Call the 24/7 hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved. You are not alone.2021-03-2245 min
Real Truth with RuthHow to Handle RevelationHow do we handle a revelation we receive from the Kingdom of Heaven? Does it require our involvement? If so, how does that look? Join Pastor Ruth Hendrickson today as we explore revelation, our response, and the outcome. You will be equipped to partner with God at a new level to see the impossible become possible.2021-03-1822 min
Real Truth with RuthReady to Expand Your Vision? We Have a Key for You!Do you feel it? Is your heart calling out for expansion? Our God consistently and continually challenges us to expand our vision. This call is active in the difficult seasons as well as in the seasons of blessing. However, the real or perceived lack can impact our ability to hear that call. Sometimes to expand our vision, we have to change our focus and our position. How do we do that? If you are ready to expand your vision, this podcast is for you! Ruth will share some keys that you can use to unlock that expansion.2021-03-1518 min
Real Truth with RuthReigning in Troubled TimesIs it possible to have victory during the challenging seasons of our lives? Can we indeed reign from a Kingdom perspective and have authority over the situation. What keys can we learn that will ensure that we walk in victory and not defeat? Join Ruth for this week's powerful podcast as she shares some keys for reigning in troubled times and difficult seasons. 2021-03-0120 min
Real Truth with RuthInterview with Robert HotchkinToday we have Robert Hotchkin joining us. Are you ready to become the authentic person that God created you to be? What is holding you back? Join Ruth and Robert as he shares portions of his testimony, words that God has given over the years, powerful Scripture, and more. We will not only talk about challenges, failures, and God’s redemption. We will also take a quick look at how we, the body of Christ, must respond to the challenges of our time. 2021-02-1838 min
Real Truth with RuthProphetic Bumps, Lessons and StretchesThe prophetic gifting has come under a fair amount of scrutiny recently. In the current season, questions and outweigh the answers. Also, people that we have trusted are divided on where they stand with the prophetic. In God’s economy, there are things that we can learn in every season of life. Even the bumpy seasons. Lean back, listen in, and ponder the prophetic with this episode of Real Truth with Ruth.2021-02-0418 min
Real Truth with RuthWhen God Invades Your LifeHow do we handle the moments when God invades our lives? And, how do we handle the moments when we miss that God invasion? It was Christmas Eve, 1990, and I was awakened during the night. Since I was awake, I wandered out to the living room, where I stepped right into the presence of God. Although I had been a Christian for years, I did not know that I should stay in that moment until the presence of the Lord lifted. So, what did I do? I went back to bed. God takes our missteps and turns them into...2020-12-2417 min
Real Truth with RuthTake Courage! (Ep. 38)A prophetic word that the Lord gave Ruth on October 8, 2020. “Tell them to be strong, but not only to be strong but to trust that I am there to give the strength that is needed. That strength isnot only for this moment but also for the battles that are yet to come...2020-10-2215 min
Real Truth with Ruth4 Keys to Breaking Down Walls (Ep. 35)We all have walls that we hide behind to feel safe. However, is this God’s plan? It is difficult to soar with Eagles when we are hiding behind walls of self-protection. Today, Ruth will share four keys to taking down those walls and soaring to new heights.2020-10-0120 min
Real Truth with RuthDisappointing and Perplexing Situations? (EP. 17)How do we handle those disappointing and perplexing situations that we encounter through life? How do we walk with others who are wrestling through difficult situations? Join Ruth for this episode as she unravels the good, the bad, and the ugly and ultimately lands on Kingdom truth and principles.2020-05-2820 min
Real Truth with RuthLittle Words (Ep. 1)The little things of life are often more powerful than we realize. Join Ruth and explore some of the if, ands and buts of Scripture. There is massive power packed into the little words!2020-02-0617 min
Real Truth with RuthIntroducing, Real Truth with Ruth!Honest and empowering look at real life with Biblical wisdom and insight. Inspiring teaching infused with joy and hope will leave you encouraged and believing in the God of the Impossible.2020-02-0302 min