Ruth 3:7-9 Sometimes God asks to do something hard, to step out in full trust of His providence. Often our first response is “why me?” or “isn’t there someone more qualified?” Ruth may have had similar feelings of doubt and a resistance to enacting the plan that Naomi had. It would require Ruth to humble herself and ask for Boaz to redeem her. She would have to trust God that she wouldn’t be rejec...  Read More

Ruth 3:5-6 If I had to summarize today's devotion into one statement, it would say the following: Listen to your wise mentors. Well that also fits the title of today's devotional based on Ruth 3:5-6 which tells us this:“I will do whatever you say,” Ruth answered. So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law told her to do.It is very common for us to act on decisions...  Read More

Ruth 3:1-4 When I was in college, I really didn’t care about dating a whole lot. I dated some girls, but I was more obsessed with serving the Lord and sports. I know, big surprise. By the time my senior year came along, I had a cute freshman that was interested in me, but in all honesty, we were going in two different directions. I had dated a girl my sophomore year, but that didn’t work out. I re...  Read More

Week 3Main Point and Overview: Nothing in life worth truly experiencing is free of taking a bold risk! The fact is that most Christians “play it safe” and never reach their full potential for Gospel influence. It’s also true from practical experience that most people are more likely to choose “easy” over “hard”. Missing out on greater prosperity, larger career success, and most importantly lasting...  Read More

Matthew 6:25-34 Back in the summer of 1988, a big hit on the musical pop charts was the song “Don’t Worry, Be happy.” It was a simple song done entirely with voice, no instruments, which was catchy and fun. It’s message was just as the title implies, don’t worry, be happy. Worry is a topic that is addressed throughout Scripture, because it is a “sport” that many (if not all) of us excel at. My wif...  Read More

Ruth 2:19-23 My mom has a bumper sticker on her truck that says, “Jesus, not luck.” What the world would define as lucky or coincidental, is God’s hand at work every time. I have heard stories from Christians in my life about being in the right place at the right time. I’ve heard about how God has met a financial need even right down to the penny. I’ve heard and seen things I can’t even begin to e...  Read More