Ever Feel Like Naomi?
In studying the book of Ruth, I’ve noticed a thing or two. Most people look at this book as a great romance between Boaz and the book’s namesake. Others see Ruth as the heroine; they should, she stood by her mother-in-law. However, have you looked at Naomi? Here is a woman who followed her husband from the land of God’s blessing. Sure there was famine, but to flee to Moab? Wasn’t Moab the

Promises, Promises
Give thanks, with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. And now, let the weak say I am strong. Let the poor say I am rich. Because of what the LORD has done for us. Give thanks. I learned this song long ago when I first turned and plowed into the arms of my God and King. That was the day He began a healing work in my broken

If I Could Give Them One Thing...
I’ve been asked, “If you had your teen years to live over again, what would you change?” My answer is this: If I had it to do all over again, nothing would change. I would be back at the same spot I was then—with the same knowledge and wisdom. Is that a pessimistic way of looking at things? No, it is more realistic. Besides, why would I want to go back and even hope to change the past? That’