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Ruth 1:10-13 – Tiqvah: When All Hope is Gone: Studies From the Book of Ruth, Part 6

by Alan Smith | Apr 16, 2026 | Encouragement, Faith in Suffering, God Is Faithful, Hope, Hope in Christ, Perseverance, Studies on the Book of Ruth, The Book of Ruth, Trust

Even when hope feels gone, God still holds the thread. Tiqvah reminds us that true hope isn’t lost—it’s held securely in His hands.

Ruth 1:3-5 – Muth: When Death Comes Knocking: The Book of Ruth, Part 3

by Alan Smith | Apr 13, 2026 | Christian Living, Faith in Suffering, Grief, Hope, Hope Beyond Death, Presence, Supportiveness, The Book of Ruth

Naomi knew the pain of “muth”—loss that lingers. Yet even in grief, she remained in God’s story. Being left is not being alone.

Ruth 1:1 – Ra’ab: When Famine Comes to the House of Bread: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 1

by Alan Smith | Apr 10, 2026 | Bible Study, Faith in Suffering, Faithfulness, Hope in Christ, Providence, Provision, Studies on the Book of Ruth, The Book of Ruth

In the book of Ruth, the “House of Bread” (Bethlehem) runs out of bread. We all face seasons of ra’ab—times of emotional or spiritual famine. But as this devotion reminds us, the famine is never the whole story; it is simply the setup for God’s incredible redemption.

Darkness: Lenten Devotions 2026

by Kari Vo | Mar 29, 2026 | Faith in Suffering, Faith Over Fear, Hope in Christ, Lenten Devotions, Presence, Salvation, Trust

Even in silence and sorrow, Jesus understands our cries—He has walked that darkness before us and remains with us still.

Endurance: Lenten Devotions 2026

by Kari Vo | Mar 20, 2026 | Faith in Suffering, Lent, Lenten Devotions, Salvation, Suffering

Mocking, stripping, and spitting. The worst of humanity was set free to abuse an innocent Man. Discover the powerful reason why Jesus refused to stop them.