When life turns bitter, God welcomes our honesty—and quietly continues His work of restoring what feels empty.
Ruth 1:19-21 — Mara: When Life Tastes Bitter: Studies From The Book of Ruth, Part 8
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Mini-Series
Ruth 1:15-18 — Shuv: When Turning Back is Not the Way Home: Studies From the Book of Ruth, Part 7
At life’s crossroads, faith isn’t always found in turning back—but in choosing to keep walking with God, no matter the cost.
Ruth 1:14 — Dabaq: Hold On and Don’t Let Go: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 7
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
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
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
God’s paqad means He sees, remembers, and acts. When He moves, our role is to rise and follow where He leads.
Ruth 1:2 – Elimelech: My God is King: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 2
Elimelech’s name means “My God is King,” yet he fled to Moab when famine struck. His story reveals the quiet tension between what we profess and how we react to scarcity, reminding us that God’s sovereignty remains even when our trust falters.
Ruth 1:1 – Ra’ab: When Famine Comes to the House of Bread: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 1
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.
You Don’t Have to Speak the Language? Surprising Things I Learned in China, Part 4
Witnessing well means speaking in ways people understand — not “Christian-ese.” Let the Holy Spirit lead and meet hearts where they are.
What Is Sweet? Surprising Things I Learned in China, Part 3
When we present a sugar-coated version of the gospel, people see the God they want rather than the God who is!