Regina Prude - Author, Inspirational Speaker & Chief Evangelist of Joy!

 Hope is a strategy. One of the ways that we face life is the path of hope. Inevitably, we will face disappointments, setbacks, regrets, frustrations and failures. But God has given us ears to hear. Listen to the music of hope…there is music in the air. God has given us eyes to see. Open up [...] Read More

In the world you shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. —John 16:33 Now, I know you are completely puzzled by the title I’ve used today. As a believer, did I really mean to say that “sometimes” God answers prayers?  Well, let me finish the sentence; you deserve that. [...] Read More

I will give you treasures hidden in dark and secret places. Then you will know that I, the Lord God of Israel,   have called you by name —Isaiah 45:3, Contemporary English Version  I, for one, am not particular about being in the dark.  Actually, I prefer bright sunshine and well-lit rooms. My favorite feature of the night is [...] Read More

I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.—John 9:4 NRSV     Lights, camera, action! Last Saturday evening, I trudged out into the February chill to hear author Eric Metaxas speak of how William Wilberforce launched a heroic campaign to end [...] Read More

“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”  Proverbs 23:7 I worry sometimes that, when people walk past my door and hear me talking to myself—audibly—they may be concerned.  No need. Usually, I am speaking aloud those affirmations I need at the moment. Positive affirmations are important. Speaking them aloud helps them to [...] Read More

Author and artist, Joni Eareckson Tada, has written a new booklet entitled Breaking the Bonds of Fear. The author is an amazing Christian woman who brings a new definition to the term “overcomer.”  In this publication, she shares her great gift of inspiration. Those in Christian circles have long been encouraged by Joni’s inspiring response to a [...] Read More

Here we are.  Day #2 in what I have declared as “The Year of Opportunity!” The past is our cherished history.  Tomorrow holds the great promises of God for a wonderful future, for accomplishing great things, and for fulfilling the purpose God has designed for our lives. Sweet! There is nothing like a plate full [...] Read More

I know a place Ain’t nobody cryin’, ain’t nobody worried. Ain’t no smilin’ faces… I’ll take you there These are the lyrics of the song made popular by the Staple Singers, “I’ll Take You There.” I don’t exactly know that place they sang about. Where is the hidden place they were going? Can there actually [...] Read More

“Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ.  This is what God wants you to do.”   1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Contemporary English Version)              There are times in life when the atmosphere simply shifts. The earth moves. The stars swing into motion and reappear in a completely different part of the galaxy. It is at [...] Read More

“…I will guide You with My eye.”  Psalm 32:8 NKJV Got healthy eyes?  If so, that is a reason to be thankful. Scientists tell us that nearly 4.2 million Americans are blind or visually impaired. Experimental therapies and modern technologies are opening up incredible doors for solving our vision problems. New treatments involve gene therapy, [...] Read More