Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son. Ruth 4:13 Yes, the story of Ruth is a love story. But not the way you might think. The plot begins with the loving commitment between Naomi and Ruth. It continues through the loving commitment between Ruth and Boaz. But the real beginning—and the true end—is in God’s love for his...
Turn to any portion of Proverbs and you will be confronted with a fork in the road: Will you take the pathway of wisdom or the pathway of folly? Though Proverbs addresses dozens of topics, its thirty-one chapters actually present every reader with only two routes through life: the wise way or the foolish way. The Pathway of Wisdom What is the biblical concept of wisdom? A wise person knows how...
“Have you ever thought about the word amen that we say at the close of our prayers? Do you know the significance of that word, or do you simply say it because that’s what you’ve been taught? “Amen” comes from a Hebrew word that means “this is true,” “I agree,” or simply “yes!” Do you ever find yourself saying “amen” when you hear God’s Word preached, taught, or sung? If you’ve been around church...
Am I loved? The central question of every human heart is answered with a resounding yes in Ephesians: The Love We Long For by Scotty Smith. Through this easily accessible, self-contained small group study, each participant will grow in their understanding of the riches of God’s grace and how the love of Christ shapes every relationship and interaction they have with others. Smith invites men and...
Now that COVID-19 restrictions have lessened, your minister has given you the green light to start up children’s programming at church again! As exciting as this news is, you can’t help but feel a little nervous. It’s been SO LONG since you’ve heard little voices singing and playing in the Sunday School rooms. It’s one thing to dust off the children’s church curriculum, but how are you going to...
