Mike Leake
The character of Boaz is a pretty clear type of Christ. But we also see Ruth as a bit of a Christ figure. Her words in Ruth 1:16-18 have been used time and again in marriage ceremonies. And that is ce...
Rev. Kyle Norman
God is present, although hidden. This hiddenness is incredibly important as it testifies to the constancy of God’s presence, and the assurance of God’s plan. Through Ruth’s own life, God subtly weaves...
Annette Griffin
Obed was born after a peculiar set of circumstances led to the unlikely union between his parents. The story, which is told in the book of Ruth, begins during a time of famine. ...
Jenna Brooke Carlson
It’s often thought that Ruth did the right thing, while Orpah failed. It’s easy to criticize Orpah for perceived unfaithfulness, but when we take a closer look at the whole story in context, it’s easi...
Lianna Davis
We all know that Jesus, the promised Messiah, made his entrance to the world in Bethlehem, as had been foretold. But if we look back a few generations, there was another baby born in Bethlehem who for...
Bethany Verrett
Boaz is a picture of a godly man who always sought to do the right thing. Understanding the nuances of his life can be a good way to learn about how God can use people for His purposes. ...
Hope Bolinger
The Bible is full of imperfect people. But are there certain people we like to diss more than we ought to?...
Mike Leake
If Naomi had held the pen by which her story would be written, it would have ended as a tragedy. She believed that her life was over. All her decisions, or more so her husband’s decisions, led them to...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
We hear about a kinsman-redeemer in the story of Ruth and Boaz. But rather than just a cozy story of charity and love, the act of being a kinsman-redeemer reveals powerful, incredible truths about our...
Stephen Baker
The Moabites were a pagan nation, which means they did not worship or serve YHWH. Idolatry was one of the innate characteristics of all the nations surrounding Israel, and Chemosh was the national god...
Dr. Julie Barrier
Many women say losing a mate is like losing a limb. It's a torturous, treacherous journey. Only by the grace of God can one survive it. The Bible is filled with stories of widows who show us the way b...
Britt Mooney
The threshing floor may be a strange image to us today, but it has vital lessons....
Rachel Lehner
These women of the Bible knew the greatness of their God and had a boldness of speech to match....
Becky Harling
Devotional books for women can be a valuable tool in our daily walk with God. While they are not to replace us opening our Bibles, they can be a valuable asset in helping us to connect with God. ...
Annette Griffin
How did Mary and Joseph find themselves so far from their hometown of Nazareth at a time so close to Mary’s delivery? The explanation begins with Caesar Augustus, the Emperor of Rome, who ruled from 2...
Barbara Latta
How can we keep our study time from growing stale or keep our minds from assuming we already know what Scripture says? Here are seven ways to refresh our Bible study....
Rhonda Stoppe
While abortion is not specifically mentioned in Scripture, we can glean insights from God’s response toward a culture who regularly practiced the killing of babies. The Lord was particularly i...
Heather Adams
Honestly, I used to be confused and put off by these “family trees” myself. But as I started to read more of the Bible, they started to come alive. Each member is part of a beautiful tapestry wo...
Liz Kanoy
These mothers were strong in the Lord, and they gave everything they had for their children....