Jonah - Relentless Love of God - Jonah 1: Have you ever heard the phrase, "You can run but you can't hide!" It's usually spoken with a bit of a sinister undertone, as in, "Once I find you, you'll face the consequences!" I've done my fair share of running in my life. From other people, from my responsibilities, and of course, from God. But when God …

Ruth - Ruth 4: Do you ever feel like your actions are insignificant or inconsequential? I think it's common for us to feel too "ordinary" to have an extraordinary impact. The thought of making a difference is often daunting if not overwhelming! But, as we'll see in the final chapter of Ruth, God regularly uses the faithful actions of ordinary peopl…

Ruth - Ruth 3: Have you ever wondered how God is at work in your everyday decisions? This week, we step into an unusual and thought-provoking encounter in Scripture. In Ruth 3, a bold plan unfolds under cover of night. A grieving widow takes a courageous risk. A man of integrity makes a promise. And behind the scenes, God is quietly moving history …

Ruth - Ruth 2: What do romantic comedies and the book of Ruth have in common? More than you might think! In a story full of loss, uncertainty and unexpected redemption, Ruth chapter 2 reminds us of our God who elevates those of low position and is the source of all provision. Ruth's openness to grace, Boaz' submission to God's plan and God's radica…

Ruth - Ruth 1: In the opening chapter of Ruth, we encounter a world marked by famine, grief and hopelessness—but also the beginning of a love story saturated with God’s redemptive power. In the first chapter of Ruth the courageous loyalty on display offers us a glimpse of God’s heart and foreshadows the ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ. This Sunday,…