marriage – Beacons of Light

Do You Like Me? Check One. Yes or No

We left off in Ruth Chapter 2 last week where Boaz inquired about Ruth and has shown considerable favor towards her. Ruth is astonished and somewhat bewildered by the kindness, generosity, and grace that Boaz is extending to her. And mother-in-law Naomi has newfound hope and is seeing God’s blessings for the first time inContinue reading “Do You Like Me? Check One. Yes or No”

I Surrender All. And By “All” I Just Mean “Some”

Hosea – Week One In our study of minor prophets, we’ve discussed Amos. A Southern boy was sent to the Northern Kingdom to tell them God was displeased with them, and judgment is coming. The message Amos was given to deliver was not an easy one. It was filled with harsh accusations and scary threats.Continue reading “I Surrender All. And By “All” I Just Mean “Some””

First Sister Wives

Genesis 4:25 – 5 – Week Seven Last week, we witnessed the first murder. Cain, the firstborn of Adam and Eve, just one generation from the introduction of sin, murders his own brother. And, as a result, he is sent away from the presence of God and goes to the land of Nod, east ofContinue reading “First Sister Wives”