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Desperately Dependent

Desperately Dependent

I can’t light the fire, but I can set up the kindling

Author: Joey Ruggiero

Reckless Pursuer of My Jesus. Husband to my Rib. Daddy to two little girls Youngest out of Three.

In Grief – Finding Hope in the Wake of Loss

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.… Read more “In Grief – Finding Hope in the Wake of Loss”

May 14, 2025May 15, 2025 by Joey Ruggiero

The Process

Have you ever wanted to just skip over some steps in life before? In many moments of my life, I get very impatient—from traffic, to my food… Read more “The Process”

August 28, 2018May 6, 2025 by Joey Ruggiero

Take some Tea Time.

It has been a grueling past month. I don’t know about you, but this month has felt both long and like a snap of the fingers all… Read more “Take some Tea Time.”

May 1, 2018May 6, 2025 by Joey Ruggiero

Yesterdays Rain Isn’t Today’s Pain.

When was the last time you stopped to fully dry off from the rain—every drop? Have you ever sat in your car, soaking wet from the rain,… Read more “Yesterdays Rain Isn’t Today’s Pain.”

April 6, 2018May 10, 2025 by Joey Ruggiero

Above the Clouds.

Originally written October 2017 – never posted. I hope it meets you where you are. As I flew today on my way to Cleveland, Ohio, I was… Read more “Above the Clouds.”

October 13, 2017May 10, 2025 by Joey Ruggiero

One Log at a Time – Battling Laziness and Reigniting Passion

Laziness. Is it the world’s new drug? To me, laziness is knowing an action needs to be done, but deciding not to do it—because you assume someone… Read more “One Log at a Time – Battling Laziness and Reigniting Passion”

March 20, 2017May 10, 2025 by Joey Ruggiero

Counterfeit Lion

The more I learn about myself is the more I see the overwhelming desire to strive, and please instead just being and living. As a young director over… Read more “Counterfeit Lion”

December 26, 2016December 26, 2016 by Joey Ruggiero

The Knocking.

  My very close friend and I have this thing we do that since we know each other so well, we do not even knock when we… Read more “The Knocking.”

November 10, 2016 by Joey Ruggiero

Selfie

Many are terrified to put their dreams, goals, aspirations or passions on the line for someone else’s. Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but… Read more “Selfie”

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016 by Joey Ruggiero

Drowning or Learning how to breathe?

If you didn’t know I officially have started a job in youth ministry as a Director at Wellspring Community Church in Ruskin, Florida. It is an honor… Read more “Drowning or Learning how to breathe?”

September 2, 2016September 9, 2016 by Joey Ruggiero

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