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Continue reading →: The Setting SunWe crossed the Audubon Bridge at sunset and as darkness fell, the flames atop the sugar cane shone brightly. No metaphor for the brevity of human life is more prominent than the rising and setting of the sun. We do well to ponder Paul’s words to the Corinthians regarding ministry…
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Continue reading →: Love and RedemptionThe book of Ruth is a fascinating depiction of the Bible’s timeless story of love and redemption. It offers us a glimpse into the personal and intimate nature of God’s love for his people. The story begins with Moses telling of God’s redeeming love for his people in Deuteronomy chapters…
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Continue reading →: Biblical Love Contrasts Worldy LoveIn Ruth 2, we encounter Boaz, a single man who undergoes significant character development as a potential kinsman redeemer. He demonstrates kindness and hospitality towards Ruth and Naomi, setting a powerful example. Acting on Naomi’s suggestion, Ruth approaches Boaz at midnight, a pivotal moment in their story. Previously, Naomi focused…
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Continue reading →: Hope for the FutureIn the previous post, we explored the character of Boaz. He was a man of both wealth and morality, who led his workers with fairness and justice. He was also merciful and admirable towards Ruth, displaying his generosity and hospitality. In Ruth 2:20, we discover that Boaz was a redeemer,…
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Continue reading →: A Light in the DarknessAmid the dark era of the Judges, God’s light shines through in the second chapter of Ruth. Initially centered around Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth, the narrative now expands to the broader community and introduces us to Boaz. The darkness of the Judges’ time had become personal for Ruth and Naomi,…
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Continue reading →: Call Me MaraAt the start of the book of Ruth, we learn about bread, famine, and the city of Bethlehem, which means “the house of bread.” In chapter one, Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth journeyed from Moab to Bethlehem. When they arrived, the local women were excited and wondered if Naomi was…
Debbie Swindell is devoted to discipling and mentoring women in her community, the local church, and through her home-based ministry. With a deep passion to help them know God’s Word, she guides them to study it with understanding, and live it faithfully, especially in life’s hardest seasons. Debbie is the author of Mornings With an Everyday Theologian and The Freedom Series. She writes from her home in the Arkansas River valley.
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