A timely reminder on the importance of context in understanding Scripture
If we’re not careful, we can misconstrue passages of the Bible, and completely miss the lesson God wants to teach us!
Read More »Gain insight into what it means to love others, and to trust God
Just like those who lived in Old Testament times, we live in a fallen world. Study the book of Ruth for insight into what it means to love others, and to trust God in the twenty-first century.
Read More »Looking at the cost of integrity; is it worth the effort?
Choosing to follow God isn’t always easy. Sometimes there’s a price tag for doing the right thing.
Read More »A fascinating look at the unlikely love story in the book of Ruth
When you’re planning your wedding, the last thing you want is for your fiancé to have second thoughts! Join in another thought-provoking discussion.
Read More »When we study the biblical text in its cultural context we get a very different view
We’re tempted to look at the story of Ruth and Boaz through twenty-first-century eyes. And as a result, we see a story filled with romance.
Read More »What it means to love others without using that love for your own gain
The love a parent has for his or her child is just one example of the sacrificial, loyal love known in the Bible as hesed.
Read More »Loyal, selfless love and what it looks like in our own lives
Do you know someone who reflects a loyal love in his or her interactions with others? The biblical term “hesed,” is a dynamic word for loyal, selfless love.
Read More »An unconventional marriage proposal and how God works in unexpected ways
Some of the messages in the Bible seem counter-intuitive to us in the twenty-first century, but God’s prescription always works!
Read More »Look at an Old Testament marriage proposal with a twist!
He gets down on one knee, she says yes, and they live happily ever after. While every proposal is unique, they typically follow a common pattern.
Read More »Find powerful lessons for today, as we continue an in-depth look at the life of Ruth
Character greatly influences the choices we make. And when faced with the option to do the right thing, or go another way, integrity makes all the difference!
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