Chapter three of Ruth is full of some interesting things. Threshing floors, odd routines, things just sound out of step to us. What is happening? We see Ruth showing to Boaz that her time of grief is now over, and … Continue reading →

We begin to see the power of kindness today. Boaz shows kindness to Ruth. Why? Well, first, he’s a good man. Second, he tells her that he and others have heard of the kindness that she has shown to her … Continue reading →

Ruth goes out to glean from the fields of harvest. Gleaning is a command that God gives His people regarding the harvest. They are not to take everything from the field. They are to leave room at the margins for … Continue reading →

Naomi tells the people, do not call her by her name but now call her “Mara.” This is the Hebrew word for bitter. In the Bible, your name isn’t just what they call you; it’s who you are. Naomi is … Continue reading →

We’ll start today looking at the book of Ruth. This is a wonderful book, one of my very favorites, because it teaches us the power of redemptive kindness. We need some of that redemptive kindness in the world today, don’t … Continue reading →