Mini-Series

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 1:2 – Elimelech: My God is King: Studies on the Book of Ruth, Part 2

by Alan Smith | Apr 10, 2026 | Bible Study, Christian Living, Faith Over Fear, God Is King, Grace, Providence, Provision, Studies on the Book of Ruth, The Book of Ruth

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

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.