Ruth, Act 3: The Contrast

Genesis 39 with Christian Dawson Scripture is full of promises that God will heal the world, but the headlines we read each day feel nothing like that. In Genesis 39, Joseph, the son who seemed to carry God’s promise ends up in a pit. He lives a story that raises the question: is ... Show More

Genesis 38v1-30 with Tyler Staton Through the story of Judah and Tamar, we see how God works for redemption in the moments when we feel most forgotten. A story marked by deception, injustice, and shame ultimately points us to Jesus, who holds together justice and mercy, brings he ... Show More

Genesis 37 with Bethany Sumbela The patterns we learn in our families can shape how we respond to pain and relate to others, but we don’t have to keep repeating them. Through Joseph’s story, explore how to change the patterns we can, forgive what we can’t control, and trust God a ... Show More

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Today’s Bible Verse: “So she went out, entered a field and began to glean behind the harvesters. As it turned out, she was working in a field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelek” — Ruth 2:3 🌟 Listen to Our New Show: Your Nightly Prayer! 🎙 Subscribe now: Your Ni ... Show More

<p>Redemption E4 — During a dark time in ancient Israel, idolatry, injustice, and death ruled the land and its people. In the midst of a famine, a destitute widow tragically loses her husband and adult sons and is left alone with her immigrant daughter-in-law. It’s a horrible sit ... Show More

<p>Friends, our first reading is that wonderful story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, which is a kind of hidden gem in the Old Testament. Like so many of the stories in the Bible, it is very understated, but chock full of spiritual meaning. And it has to do with how we resp ... Show More

Have your experiences shaped your view of God? In your heart, is he a supportive or distant Father? Is He truly working for your good? In today's episode, Patrick shares how Naomi's story in Ruth 1 invites us to question how our experiences have shaped our heart's theology. Read ... Show More