How do we offer God’s love to others when we feel empty of it ourselves? Part 9
You can't give what you don't think you have. So how do we offer God's love to others when we feel empty of it ourselves? Today we discover how Naomi went from hollow emptiness to overflowing fullness!
How Naomi heard from God through her daughter-in-law Ruth Part 8
In her season of pain, Naomi asked, "Where are you God? Why have you forsaken me?" And the way God answered her was completely unexpected! Don't miss the encouraging discussion today as we continue our series on Ruth.
Discover where God is when bad things happen Part 3
Where is God when life falls apart? It's an honest question we all ask in times of suffering. Join us as we study the Old Testament story of Ruth and Naomi to discover the answer to this question.
Strap on the sandals of Naomi as we journey through the book of Ruth Part 2
It's been said that the best way to understand someone is to walk a mile in their shoes. So today you are invited to strap on the sandals of Naomi. Discover how the book of Ruth is as much Naomi's story.
Concluding our study of the book of Ruth Part 23
God’s work is not limited, simply because we can’t see His hand in the moment. Whether or not you can see God’s hand on your life, He’s there, working things together for your good!
Finding significance in the missing portions of Ruth’s story Part 22
Sometimes it’s what the author of a story doesn’t say, that leaves a lasting impact.
When looking back on your life, can you see the hand of God at work? Part 21
Sometimes decisions we make appear insignificant in the moment, but turn out to have great significance in the long run. Let's share an insightful discussion on the book of Ruth.
God uses all of us to accomplish His purposes Part 16
When you study the lineage of Jesus Christ in the Bible, you see a number of people included that just don’t seem to fit! Women such as Ruth from Moab, Rahab the prostitute, even King David who was an adulterer.
God’s doing mighty things in ordinary people, even when we don’t realize it! Part 15
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
God Is At Work - The Story of Ruth Part IV - The Providence of God, Part 15 of 23
TEXT: "Also the neighbor women gave him a name, saying, 'There is a son born to Naomi.' And they called his name Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David" (Ruth 4:17).
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How the community of believers is called to support parents Part 14
It’s not easy raising kids! Especially when you don’t have a strong support system behind you. Let's study the book of Ruth and find guidance for the church today.
View a vignette of domestic life in ancient Israel when Ruth gives birth to a son Part 13
Baby showers are a celebration of life. An opportunity for family to gather around a new mother in anticipation of their little bundle of joy.
Welcoming those on the fringe into relationship Part 12
If you’ve ever been the new kid on the block, you know how difficult life can be as an outsider. A powerful reminder that Jesus Christ is the ultimate role model.
When we love others the way God loves us, we put their needs before our own Part 11
The Bible is filled with timeless truths, and examples of men and women living out their faith in daily life.
See God’s loyal love lived out in every day life Part 10
The Hebrew term hesed isn’t something you hear every day. Yet, the principle behind the word holds incredible meaning for the follower of God.
Understanding what God’s loyal love looks like lived out in daily life Part 9
The Bible is full of incredible stories. But these narratives are more than mere fiction! The people in these stories are real, and teach us important lessons for our lives today.
