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By Sarah Onderdonk In the book of Ruth, we are given a rich and sentimental portrait of divine and human love. Bible interpreters point to themes of redemption and loyalty. There’s also a sustaining note of contentment.
Ruth, as you may recall, is the daughter-in-law of Naomi, who has lost both her husband and two sons. Ruth is encouraged by her mother-in-law to return to her original home to start life anew. Ruth, instead, has “clung” (Ruth 1:14) to Naomi and vowed:
“… Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” (Ruth 1:16) |
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By Jennifer Kearson Ever since we have been placed on this Earth, we have been bombarded with obstacles. Some may seem harder than others; however, God will not let us face more than we can handle. As many of us have experienced it, facing obstacles is not an easy task, but it is what makes us become stronger Christians. |
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By Khristy Hullett
Shoes piled on the counter, clothes outgrown beside them, a booster seat in the corner, toys lining the walls, books overflowing the bookcase, sippy cups taking over the fridge, the same fridge being swallowed by artwork & magnet toys & schedules....tonight I looked at it all and sighed heavily. I stood feeling as always the compulsion to tidy, to straighten, to sort. Some days just looking at my counters gives me a headache. Clean counters make me feel better. Did I mention that I can upon occasion be compulsive? |
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