Godly wisdom receives wise words and treasures them. Listening to wisdom involves the ear and the heart to understand. Crying out for discernment and asking for understanding is to seek God’s wisdom. God instructs His children to look for the hidden wealth of wisdom. What is this hidden treasure? It is to fear Him, it […]

Each town, city, state or country has local customs or traditions and new residents should learn what they are. Festivals, parades, “˜get downs’, Octoberfest’s, football mania, and the lists go on. It is important to learn what is celebrated. Naomi knew the local customs and would make wise use of that knowledge for Ruth’s best […]

Troubles follow when willful disobedience to wise advice is lived out. Influence of friends and people who lure us into acts that are blatantly ungodly reveal our heart attitudes of rebellion. This rebellion is against the protection of authority God has placed in our lives. Ruth could have rebelled against Naomi’s advice and Boaz’ counsel, […]

There are many “˜turning points’ in a person’s life. Beginning a new school, whether in kindergarten, high school or college, these are turning points. Becoming a part of the work force, moving to another city or state, marriage, death of a loved one – all are turning points. For followers of Christ, a turning point […]

Ruth had gone into the fields to harvest food for herself and Naomi. She “˜happened’ to go to the field of Boaz that first day and had had a conversation with him. He had given her provision and protection. Ruth returned home after a long day in the fields. (NASB) Ruth 2:18 “She took it […]

(NASB) Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” ***Ruth placed her faith in the living God and He provided for her, He protected her and He used Boaz! God’s plans went far beyond the needs of two women in Bethlehem, recently arrived from Moab. […]

What does your schedule, your calendar, look like for the next six months? Do your plans always happen the way you originally planned? Mine don’t. God’s plans are far above your plans and mine. His purposes and plans have eternity in view. Think about Ruth…she placed her faith in the living God of the Hebrews. […]

Followers of Christ have a responsibility to know what God’s word says about living a life of faith. Your faith in Christ Jesus is to live a life of moral excellence. We have promises that we can claim in God’s word. Moral excellence is a quality that makes us useful and fruitful when we have […]

In today’s society, courtesy and respect are becoming harder to observe. One example is driving habits. Turn signals are not often used, and when they are, they are turned on as the driver makes the turn and not before. Other discourteous driving habits are cutting off a driver by pulling into their lane, or “˜squeezing’ […]

People who live where their relatives have lived, generation after generation, have their established circles of friends. When newcomers arrive often they are accepted on a superficial level. These new people aren’t needed for close friendships. If you have moved from one town to another or one state to another, you understand how hard it […]