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Listen to the book of Ruth

By RBC Blog Author on November 26, 2010

Discover the amazing ways God provided for a grieving and hopeless widow, her loyal “outsider” daughter-in-law, and a gracious man of integrity.

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4

Finding significance in the missing portions of Ruth’s story

November 25, 2010

Sometimes it’s what the author of a story doesn’t say, that leaves a lasting impact.

When looking back on your life, can you see the hand of God at work?

November 24, 2010

Sometimes decisions we make appear insignificant in the moment, but turn out to have great significance in the long run. Let’s share an insightful discussion on the book of Ruth.

Gain insight into how God works in the lives of everyday, ordinary people

November 23, 2010

When you think of the story of Ruth in the Bible, the subject of prayer doesn’t typically come to mind. The blessings, or prayers in the story, offer insight into how God works in our lives.

Find out how God uses each of us in extraordinary ways

November 22, 2010

So often we think our lives are too ordinary to be used by God. If you’re a follower of God, your life has purpose! Find encouragement for today.

What theology means, and how it impacts our understanding of the book of Ruth

November 19, 2010

Each of us has a theology we live by. We have an opinion about who God is, or isn’t, what He does, or doesn’t, do.

The relevance of this small, but important, book in the Bible

November 18, 2010

According to the “Discover the Word” team, there’s a reason the book of Ruth was included in the Scriptures, and it’s not just to add a little romance to the Old Testament!

God uses all of us to accomplish His purposes

November 17, 2010

When you study the lineage of Jesus Christ in the Bible, you see a number of people included that just don’t seem to fit! Women such as Ruth from Moab, Rahab the prostitute, even King David who was an adulterer.

God’s doing mighty things in ordinary people, even when we don’t realize it!

November 16, 2010

So often we don’t see God’s hand working in the moment, but when we look back over the past months and years we can see He’s been active all along!

How the community of believers is called to support parents

November 15, 2010

It’s not easy raising kids! Especially when you don’t have a strong support system behind you. Let’s study the book of Ruth and find guidance for the church today.

Found Faithful

Gain inspiration and encouragement from the true stories of eight heroes of the faith in the book Found Faithful by Elizabeth Skoglund. Take a closer look at the lives of individuals…