Posts with the category “ruth”

Under His WingsA despised foreign woman enters a field outside of Bethlehem hoping simply to “find favor” in someone’s sight. What she receives is far greater than she ever expected. The wealthy lando...  Read More

Ruth 2:1–7 — The Hope of GraceRuth 1 closes under the shadow of ruin: Naomi has lost her husband and sons, returned to Bethlehem bitter, and described herself as empty. But Ruth 2 opens with a dramati...  Read More

Ruth 1:19–22 — Seeing God Through the PainWhen Naomi returned to Bethlehem after years of loss in Moab, the women of the city hardly recognized her. She told them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara,...  Read More

Ruth 1:6–18 — The Loyalty of FaithIn Ruth 1:6–18, Naomi urges Ruth and Orpah to return to Moab because she sees no future for them with her. Orpah makes the reasonable choice for someone walking by si...  Read More

The Book of Ruth: A Lineage of Grace The Book of Ruth is a beautiful account of God’s providence, redeeming love, and covenant faithfulness. The story unfolds during the dark and uncertain days of the...  Read More