The Maturing of Judah

The Maturing of Judah

 In Genesis 38, Judah, the third oldest son of Jacob, comes off as self-righteous and hypocritical.  But by the time we get to Genesis 44, Judah has matured.  He is self-sacrificing, putting concern for his father above his own freedom.  What a...
Caught

Caught

Two couples recently resigned from the Missions Team at our church. They have been pillars in the missions effort here.  The young pastor (40 or so), and his associate (55 about years-of-age) had to be feeling the pressure of still achieving as much, of...
Enter Boaz

Enter Boaz

 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...