Hope in Christ Archives - Scriptural Nuggets

Ruth 1:14 — Dabaq: Hold On and Don’t Let Go: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 7

by Alan Smith | Apr 18, 2026 | Faith in Suffering, Faith Journey, God Is Faithful, Hope in Christ, Persistence, Studies on the Book of Ruth, Supportiveness, The Book of Ruth, Trust

When letting go feels easier, choose to cling. Like Ruth, faith holds on—even without answers—trusting that God is already holding on to you.

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, Perserverance, 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 1:8-9 — Menuchah: The Rest Only God Can Give: Studies from the Book of Ruth, Part 5

by Alan Smith | Apr 15, 2026 | Faith Over Fear, Hope in Christ, Rest, Rest in Jesus, Spiritual Rest, Studies on the Book of Ruth, The Book of Ruth

Some exhaustion runs deeper than sleep. God offers menuchah—a settled, secure rest for your soul that circumstances alone can’t provide.

Ruth 1:6-7 — Paqad: When God Draws Near: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 4

by Alan Smith | Apr 14, 2026 | Faith Journey, God Sees, Gods Time, Hope in Christ, Remember, Spiritual Growth, Studies on the Book of Ruth, The Book of Ruth

God’s paqad means He sees, remembers, and acts. When He moves, our role is to rise and follow where He leads.

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.

Asking God Questions

by Kari Vo | Apr 8, 2026 | Doubt, Faith Over Fear, Hope, Hope in Christ, Trust

We all have “why” questions for God. Why the illness? Why the delay? Why this prayer and not that one? Like Thomas, we often think we need explanations to move forward. But as Dr. Kari Vo explores, sometimes the answer isn’t a reason—it’s a Person. When Thomas finally stood face-to-face with the risen Christ, the questions didn’t matter anymore.

Gift of Love: Lenten Devotions 2026

by Kari Vo | Apr 3, 2026 | Easter, Faithfulness, Hope, Hope Beyond Death, Hope in Christ, Lenten Devotions, Resurrection

Even in the silence of the tomb, God’s plan was unfolding. Explore how the “secret” followers, Joseph and Nicodemus, cared for Jesus’ body, proving that even when we think it’s over, God is just beginning.