What a happy ending to what could have been disastrous. I see a woman who was honest with herself, her neighbors, and God, confessing bitterness and no small amount of anger about what she had experienced. She had been taken away from her home and family by her husband to go to a land hostile […]

From loss and bitterness, Naomi’s family line is restored. From Ruth’s foreign origins, a future lineage is secured—one that would ultimately lead to King David and, generations later, to Jesus Christ, the ultimate Redeemer. The sandal, the witnesses, and the blessings together proclaim that redemption is not just a human arrangement but a divine act […]

  It is one thing to say something; it is another thing to do what you say you will do. Ruth followed up her words with proof of her new allegiance to Naomi and God – she went to live with Naomi in Bethlehem. This is possibly one of the more courageous acts in the […]

Remarkably, the person who so clearly embodies God’s love is a Moabite woman – she’s not Jewish. Ruth’s steadfast loyalty to Naomi and her wholehearted embrace of the God of Israel reveal her as a true daughter of Israel and a worthy ancestor of David. She is proof that entrance into God’s kingdom is not […]

There was an old saying I remember hearing years ago: “You never meet the devil when you’re going his way.” When you reach the point as a believer when you are no longer silent in your faith – when you begin to boldly proclaim your allegiance to the Prince of Peace, pointing to Him as […]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” (v.9). Having been emptied, cleansed, and filled with God’s righteousness, the disciple now becomes an instrument of His peace. The peacemaker carries God’s own heart into a fractured world, working to restore shalom—wholeness, harmony, and justice—between man and God. In doing so, […]

A pure heart has clear spiritual sight; the fog of sin and selfishness no longer clouds the soul. Such a person begins to recognize God’s hand in daily life — in His Word, in creation, and even in the quiet movements of the Spirit within. Fancy words, that. But how do we get from here […]

Here is an excerpt from this podcast: “True mercy is never born of weakness or sentimentality. It flows from a position of strength—spiritual, emotional, and moral strength rooted in God’s grace. The merciful person isn’t a pushover, nor are they naïve about evil or sin. They see clearly the wrong that’s been done, yet they […]

Matthew 5:6 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — speaks to the deep longing of the human soul for what is truly good, pure, and right in God’s eyes. In this Beatitude, Jesus moves beyond the outer actions of faith and goes straight to the heart’s […]

What does it mean to be meek? So glad you asked! Here are the video and audio links so you can find out!   Spotify: Blessed are the Meek     YouTube Link: Blessed are the Meek Have a glorious day! Paige