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“So Naomi returned from Moab, accompanied by her daughter-in-law Ruth, the young Moabite woman. They arrive in Bethlehem in late spring, at the beginning of the barley harvest” (Ruth 1:22). Is it possible to have faith in a God you’re mad at? The book of Ruth gives us reason to believe that it is. Naomi’s… Read more
Even though I was raised in the church, I spent a season of my life walking away from God. I had my own plan and purpose to pursue that did not include him. I am so thankful for his grace and mercy. So thankful that in a very dark season, he pulled me closer and… Read more
The story of Samson with his strength and struggles is a well-known one, a favorite of Sunday school kids. But the setup of Samson’s story shouldn’t be overlooked. The author uses the characters of Manoah and his wife to play with gender stereotypes and the different ways people experience God. Read chapter… Read more
Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Judges 10-12 is yet another chunk of Scripture that shows how the Israelites continually turned away from God, engaging in idolatry and other sinful practices, which led to oppression and suffering at the hands of their enemies. Read more
