Transforming Loyalty

In this part of the story, Naomi leaves Moab and begins her journey home to Bethlehem. Although Naomi urges Ruth to go back to her people and her gods, Ruth shows unwavering loyalty to Naomi and to Yahweh. Ruth’s loyalty is only a shadow of God’s loyalty...

A Pebble Drops

We begin our study of the book of Ruth by looking at the context of the story. In a time when there was no king in Israel and everyone did what was right in their own eyes, we focus in on a small town and a few ordinary people who were used by God in His grand plan of...

Never Outgrow Jesus

Some friendships are for a season, but we should never move on from Jesus. He is our focus, our life, and our revelation. Like Peter, we must follow Christ in the way He has called us, no matter what those around us are doing.

The Cost of Living and Dying

Following Jesus costs everything. In this message, we learn that we are called to love Christ and sacrifice ourselves both in our living and our dying. It is by reliance on God’s grace, not our greatness, that we are able to do this.

The Presence of Life

Our daily pursuits are fruitless without Christ’s presence, but life in His presence is abundant and nourishing. Our response to Christ residing in us should be unrestrained devotion and obedience to our Lord, regardless of who is watching.