This post is intended to be used in conjunction with the 12-week Bible Study of Experiencing God by Henry, Richard, and Mike Blackaby and Claude V. King. References to specific quotes and texts are indicated by ‘EG’ and the corresponding page number and come from the 2022 publication. This past week, our study brought usContinue reading “Experiencing God – Unit 6 God’s “Had-To’s” Are Really For the Best”
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A Treasure in the Field
Psalm 30:5b NIV “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” The book of Ruth certainly proves this to be true. The book of Ruth begins with three funerals and ends with a wedding and a baby. We left Ruth returning to Naomi after asking Boaz to redeem her by marrying her. NaomiContinue reading “A Treasure in the Field”
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”
Where, When & How God Wants You – Even When You Don’t Know It
Last week, we were introduced to Ruth and Naomi. When you think of Ruth, what are some words that immediately come to mind? Kind. Compassionate. Sacrificing. Loving. Committed. Devoted. Let’s do a quick recap of Ruth Chapter 1. Naomi had left Bethlehem with her husband and two sons and had moved to Moab, a paganContinue reading “Where, When & How God Wants You – Even When You Don’t Know It”
God’s Purposes: The Domino Effect
I was recently at a birthday party for my aunt who was celebrating her 80th birthday. At the party, my cousin made the remark that it was sad that her children and my children didn’t know each other. In fact, we talked about how the connection between our family would most likely not remain intactContinue reading “God’s Purposes: The Domino Effect”
Beacons of Light 