• Bethlehem
    Christmas - Faith - Women

    Bethlehem and the Women

    December 8, 2023 - By 

    The account in the Bible of Naomi & Ruth and Elizabeth & Mary is a wonderful part of the Christmas story. The friendship of women and the mentoring of young women by older women is apparent. Because of Naomi, Ruth came to Israel. We have a glimpse into their relationship…

  • Faith

    Naomi and Ruth: Perseverance of Faith and Love

    March 8, 2018 - By 

    The book of Ruth has many insights into a life of faith. When our Bible study group read the first chapter together one evening I was struck by the part that Naomi played in Ruth’s pursuit of knowing God. Our study leader suggested that we imagine what Ruth might have…