in Book of Ruth
When Loss Gives Way to Hope
So much of life is about loss. Over the last few years, I’ve watched as a friend of mine 12 years my junior has lost his father, both sisters, and his only brother as they...
in Book of Ruth
Naomi’s Redeemers
The conclusion of the book of Ruth brings the redemption and restoration of Ruth and Naomi through no less than 4 different redeemers. Or is it one redeemer working through 3 human redeemers? You be...
in Book of Ruth
Carpe diem and God
In the movie, “Dead Poet’s Society,” the teacher played by Robin Williams defines the Latin term, “Carpe diem.” Have you forgotten what that phrase means? OK, listen and watch, as the teacher instructs his students....
in Book of Ruth
Sermon On the Book of Ruth
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in Book of Ruth
Naomi and Ruth: a Study in Contrasts
In the beginning to the story about Ruth, we are presented with two central and very distinct characters: Ruth and Naomi. Naomi’s character is forged by brokenness, barrenness, emptiness. Ruth’s character is all about commitment,...