It's more than a glorified love story, the Book of Ruth holds rich truth for relationship but ultimately it's pointing to God's redemption in our lives. The most important relationships in our lives are meant to be redemptive relationships! Check out the last message in "Faithful Through It All" - The Book of Ruth.
This is more than the “if someone forces you to walk a mile walk two..” This is that God does more than transactional salvation but relationship. The extra mile is that God wants to have a relationship with us and if we’ve been changed by grace, we’ll want that relationship!
What is at the core of loving someone the right way? The answer might surprise you! We discover that PATIENCE is an often overlooked ingredient in living the life God has for us and loving people around us the way He wants us to.
Ever feel like there should be more to life than just surviving? As a Christian the good news is that faith isn't just about a daily walk with God but a future hope. What does it look like to make plans that trust in and rest in God's character?
Even in the darkest of times we can trust that God's Kingdom advances for His good. We see this on display today in a world that seems to be uncertain and chaotic at times, God's people remain committed and moving forward for His good. In this section of Ruth we see an example of God using an ordinary man in the midst of a culture that was filled with immoral characters.
Someone once said that the future is as bright as the promises of God. It can be tough today to see past some of the disturbing and chaotic things we see in the world. We learn that God's grace is more than just an optimism that things can be better, but rather a confidence in life to view all things through God's lens of grace. What kind of confidence in grace could you gain today?
If you've ever seen God provide for you in your life, then you know it can be amazing to see the improbable happen. What if those things in our lives weren't just meant for our good but were meant to share? See how when God provides, He always uses a person, and that person when doing it for God will point people back to the ultimate provider.
Sometimes we get comfortable in seasons that aren't necessarily terrible, but they're not God's best either - they're just stagnant. No growth. What we realize is that sometimes we have to leave decent in order to see a harvest in our lives. If we stay where we are it might not get any worse, but there is no chance at it ever being better.
Many of us can relate to unresolved issues or disappointing life events that leave us hurting. Some of us bottle up our pain and others of us spiral into a place where our grief overwhelms us. What if there is a way to experience a grief that pulls us closer to God and restores our hope in His promises? This week we look at how grief and biblical lament can be a pathway to God healing the pain that we all experience.
In a world where people's actions don't match their words, a reputation matters more than ever. Oftentimes called a "testimony" reputation matters as a believer in Christ, personally and as a church. This week we look at the different spheres of influence our reputation impacts.
We rarely get to where we are supposed to go when we cut corners. It's true when following a recipe and using subbed out ingredients. It's true when driving somewhere and deciding to take your own way. It's true when it comes to living a life that seeks to KNOW GOD. It's tough to end up where God wants you to be when you accept substitutions. What are some ways we can recognize our tendencies to cut corners and how can we stay on track to honor God?
Whoever said "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" clearly didn't understand the power of words. Whether you have said words you wish you could have taken back or been on the receiving end of words that you wish you could forget. We know this: WORDS MATTER. We see from the very beginning of the Book of Ruth that words matter to God and how we use our words matter to our lives and the lives of others.
Just because you’re bitter doesn't mean you’re broken. Just because it’s dim doesn't mean the light is gone Even though you’ve taken a 1,000 steps in the wrong direction, 1 step in the right direction can start your journey home. Behind every powerful message is a relatable mess. Lament and grief can be the pathway from heartbreak to hope. Every single one of us has a redemption story to tell.