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Naomi or Ruth? Part 5

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The central character in the Old Testament Book of Ruth is . . . Ruth. Or is it? Today on Discover the Word, the group and guest Torrey Robinson weigh in on why they think this famous book of the Bible is actually more about Naomi than Ruth. Wrap up the week with longtime Discover the Word group member Haddon…

Is God at work in your mess? Part 4

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Naomi’s story begins with a mess, but ends with a blessing. Today on Discover the Word,  guest Torrey Robinson and the group assess the character of Boaz, Naomi, and Ruth. They weren’t perfect, but they were virtuous, notable standouts in a culture that had largely forgotten God. Is God at work in your mess? Listen today on Discover the Word!

Don’t let your pain distort the goodness of God Part 3

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At one time or another, we’ve all felt hurt, wounded or angry. And in the midst of our pain, it’s easy for our viewpoint to get distorted and lose sight of the goodness and greatness of God. Today on Discover the Word, the group along with guest Torrey Robinson explore Naomi’s lament, using her lack of perspective to help us see our…

Anger is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you don’t stay there Part 2

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Have you ever felt angry with God? Well, that’s not necessarily a bad thing as long as you don’t stay angry! Today on Discover the Word, the group and guest Torrey Robinson examine the life of the Old Testament woman Naomi and why she returned to Israel so sorrowful and bitter. Naomi sounded like she blamed God for her predicament,…

Boaz, the husband of Ruth and ancestor of Jesus Part 1

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Ever wished you could sit down with one of your favorite Bible characters to learn what makes them tick? Today on Discover the Word, we welcome Boaz to the table—the husband of Ruth and ancestor of Jesus. Torrey Robinson, son of longtime Discover the Word group member Haddon Robinson, plays the part of Boaz in a riveting dramatic monologue! Don’t miss…

How does God want us to respond to the life He’s given us? Part 12

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We're not in control of the hand we've been dealt. But we do have a choice in how we play the cards we have. Join us as we conclude our study in Ruth with a biblical challenge.

Discover the visible fingerprints of God in the smallest details of life Part 11

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Sometimes it can feel like we serve an unseen God. Yet, if we were to look closer, we'd find God is nearer than we think! Join us as we continue exploring the book of Ruth.

A surprising biblical scene with a woman proposing! Part 10

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Traditionally, it's a guy's job to get down on one knee to ask for a lady's hand in marriage. Well, our discussion today runs into a surprising biblical scene with a woman proposing! What's that all about? Don't miss our exciting conversation today.

How do we offer God’s love to others when we feel empty of it ourselves? Part 9

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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

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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.

What Ruth teaches us about the spirit of God’s law Part 7

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Many people view God's law as a list of "dos and don'ts." But the story of Ruth reveals a bigger perspective on God's instructions. Join us as we discover the difference between being good and being changed!

Let’s gather around the table to study the life of Ruth Part 6

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Sometimes loving God with all your heart looks a lot like you're "breaking the rules"! Join our special guest Carolyn Custis James as we continue our series on the life of Ruth and explore those times when it seems like the letter of the law is in conflict with the spirit of the law.

How God answered the prayer of a hurting mother Part 5

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When we asked God honest questions, He sometimes answers us in unexpected ways. Listen in today as we explore "the gospel of Ruth"!

A candid reaction to trials and God’s loving response to the pain Part 4

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Scripture doesn't sugarcoat suffering. The Bible is fearlessly honest when it shows us real-life responses to painful situations. Listen in today for an encouraging study as we continue following Ruth and her story.

Discover where God is when bad things happen Part 3

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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.

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