Enter Boaz

Enter Boaz

by | Apr 30, 2024

 Ruth, Chapter 2 As chapter two opens, we are introduced to a relative of Naomi’s on her husband’s side. Boaz is called a man of standing. He would have been capable, strong, and wealthy. He may have been the hometown hero, a defender of Bethlehem.  God’s...
When Life Seems Out of Control

When Life Seems Out of Control

by | Apr 23, 2024

Ruth, Chapter 1 The book of Ruth shows us that God cares about ordinary people in everyday life. This story describes how God works through normal circumstances and everyday conditions, working out His sovereign plan with imperfect people. And these are people like...
Two Post-Easter Thoughts

Two Post-Easter Thoughts

by | Apr 17, 2024

In Becky MacDonald’s recent Women at Risk newsletter, she had this to say about the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:  Flipped   “The resurrection calls us to ‘flip everything on its head’ by elevating and honoring those the world looks down...
If the Old Guys are Nominated

If the Old Guys are Nominated

by | Apr 16, 2024

The eyes of history are upon all of us, as the sign at left says.  The 2024 presidential election is a hinge upon which history will turn.  Rightly or wrongly, there has been more loyalty and love, and rancor and hate directed toward Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden...
He Wore It and Became It

He Wore It and Became It

by | Apr 11, 2024

We all appreciate Franklin Graham. He’s so like his father. He leads the powerful and good Christian organization Samaritan’s Purse. Every time he is on television for a 60 second speech, I know he will tell people that God loves them and Jesus died for...