Pastor Rudy is the cultural architect of the Love rEVOLution and founder of Bread of Life Inc Houston fighting Hunger, Homelessness, HIV and for health equity
Today I crossed a threshold that I never imagined in my wildest dreams. Here’s the message: Your wildest dreams are not only valid, they are possible. Dream then take the step towards awakening the reality. - Dr. Rudy
Three years ago I embarked on a journey to complete a Doctorate degree with these wonderful people. This week in Dayton Ohio marked the beginning of my last semester. Graduation day,…
Three years ago I began an academic journey to complete a Doctorate in Ministry... on yesterday I successfully defended my dissertation taking the last step to becoming Dr. Rudy…
I decided to hit Havana for Birthday 63 and it’s been amazing. For a kid from the West End in Houston who narrowly escaped, today I can say I am grateful for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I love all…
Please pray for my family. My cousin Dr. Jeff Marshall just passed. He was my big brother throughout my childhood. Pray also for his Sisters. He kept me safe and was one of the kindest,…
I’m running to church on Sunday at stjohnsdowntownhouston after a three month sabbatical.I’ve had time to reflect and regroup and I’m looking forward to seeing all y’all on this Sunday at…
When I left for a sabbatical three months ago I was depleted and wondered if I had anything left for ministry. Two weeks ago with no plans of returning to church anytime soon, I heard a…
Had a great afternoon hosting Secretary
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today at stjohnsdowntownhouston for the second Harris County Democrat’s Presidential Townhall @ St. John's Downtown
On July 4th, 2004 my Dad departed for heaven but before he left he taught me a few things about honor, family, business, friendship, love, and the power of political action. That’s me on…
Yesterday while preaching I received a text message that completely caught me by surprise. I started crying uncontrollably as a result of the unexpected message. I couldn’t stop crying. Then I saw a little boy…
Just back from a crazy fun weekend in Havana Cuba with these brothers!! One of the goals I’ve committed to for this next part of my life’s journey is to be a better friend. Thanks to all…
This morning at 12:26am we were blessed with the arrival of our Granddaughter... Jolie Alma Pearl Harris ... we are grateful for your prayers and thoughts as we continue to navigate life and meaning in a new world
Four years ago we embarked on building our third housing development focused on the most vulnerable people living on our streets in Houston. Yesterday it became a reality when Mayor…
Today Dr. Ryan Rasmus Harris completed her Psychiatry Residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and we couldn’t be more proud of her!! Some of the benefits of growing up in a…
Guess who’s preaching tomorrow at stjohnsdowntownhouston for the first time in 5 months? Yep! If you guessed juanitarasmus ... you were right!! See y’all on Sunday @ St. John's Downtown
Ten years ago my friend briancourtneywilson contributed three songs to my first (&last) music project. Since then I’ve watched him work extremely hard on his craft, travel non-stop, I’ve…
With the launch of our latest housing development last week the Temenos III Apartments, we have now ventured into new territory with an aggressive plan to once again disrupt homelessness…
35 years ago on March 9, 1985, I married the girl of my dreams. That day my life changed for the better forever... On this Sunday March 8th -10am you (all y’all) are invited to join us at stjohnsdowntownhouston as…
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Humanitarian Award tonight and thank you for your amazing generosity over the years. The breadoflifehoutx is making a difference in the lives of those…
I believed my daughter the moment she told me what happened. We fought for justice but the Grand Jury system failed us. As a father, there are few days that pass that it doesn’t cross my…
Today is my my 64th birthday and in spite of a global pandemic, three months of quarantine, massive protest, and missing my church family, I couldn’t be happier. That baby on the top left didn’t know what kind of…
34 years ago today my life changed for the better forever. A few months before we were married I purchased a vase. On the week we were married we wrote down all of the reasons…
“The salient reality of black death and the rage and fear it engenders among blacks at this moment demands religious responses to injustice and inequality that unequivocally regard black lives mattering.” - Dr Cleve…
I cry often because I’m free. But I haven’t been able to cry over the past four weeks because I have been preoccupied with the survival of my community, my amazing employees, the members of the church I serve, my…
I just finished spending four days with this little guy and remembering the true meaning of Christmas. Watching him play reminded me of the absolute power of wonder, the necessity of…
She's the kind of girl that would say ... Hey, baby let's get away ... Let's go some place, huh Where, I don't care... She's the kind of girl that you give your everything ...You trust…
I just spent the last five nonstop days with my gang being reminded of the healing power of love, laughter, and a g-baby fascinated with trucks, the baby shark song, and apples.…
I had the honor of offering the invocation at the swearing in ceremony for the Judges in Harris County on Tuesday. Here’s an excerpt of my prayer:
“... May the year ahead provide our…
Happy 88th Birthday to my Mom!! For those of you who have been afraid to take the next step, waiting for permission to live, or hesitant because someone may not like your success, Moms rode a bike for the first time…
You were 23 when we married and 35 years later you are more beautiful today than you were the day we met. I love you and I am grateful for our lives together. Happy Birthday juanitarasmus on this
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I had an opportunity to spend some time yesterday with my 87 year old mentor and friend Dr. Virgil Wood. This Harvard educated, retired pastor-scholar, author of “In Love We Trust,” and…
My amazing Ryan turns 30 today and I couldn’t be happier for the life she has fought for and the accomplishments she has worked tirelessly to achieve. Ryan, “I'll love you forever, I'll…
I was sitting on the couch at my therapist on Friday after a previous day of sadness and remembered this post as she explained (and reminded me of) the ongoing perils of ADHD. I left saying to myself “OK, let me…