The Lineage of GraceAs we come to the end of Ruth, we can look back and see the whole story in four movements: Chapter 1: Ruin. Chapter 2: Hope. Chapter 3: Rest. Chapter 4: Redemption and Joy. Through...  Read More

The Cost of RedemptionThe book of Ruth begins in ruin and ends in redemption. Chapter 1 opens with famine, death, tears, and Naomi returning to Bethlehem convinced that she has come home empty. But as...  Read More

At the Redeemer’s FeetRuth 3 begins with Naomi seeking “rest” for Ruth. Earlier Naomi had told her to return to Moab to find that rest (1:8-9), but now she understands that Ruth’s future is the redemp...  Read More

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

Christian by Birth, American by the Grace of GodThis Sunday, we will be in Philippians 3:17–4:1 talking about finding joy in our heavenly citizenship. After speaking about justification and sanctifica...  Read More

Habakkuk 3:16–19 — The Faith that EnduresAs we come to the end of the Book of Habakkuk find the Faith that Endures. This is a fitting ending to the Book that started with Habakkuk questioning God's ju...  Read More

Habakkuk 3:8–15 — A ReflectionThere are moments in life when evil appears overwhelmingly powerful. We look at the world and see injustice thriving, corruption spreading, violence increasing, and the w...  Read More

Habakkuk 2:4b — The Just Shall Live By FaithThe foundational truth at the heart of the Gospel is that God desires a personal relationship with you. The Creator of the universe knows your name, Christ ...  Read More