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Series on the book of Ruth

Owl Song- Ruth 2:15-18

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This post might come off as a little strange to some of you, but it’s the one God laid on my heart. God has supplied my every need. Every one of them. But there has also been moments when He gave me a little extra. It’s not always about “things.” Sometimes, especially during times of… Continue reading Owl Song- Ruth 2:15-18

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God as Our Father- Ruth 2:8-9

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God takes on many roles in our lives but for years, the only role I could imagine him in was the role of Friend. It used to bother me when the analogy of God as a father was mentioned. My earthly example wasn’t a good one, so I couldn’t picture him in that position. Just… Continue reading God as Our Father- Ruth 2:8-9

Series on the book of Ruth

Nerves of Steel- Ruth 2:4-7

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Exactly ten years ago this month, my husband spent five weeks in the hospital before receiving a liver transplant. I never left his side. I bathed him, changed his bedding when needed, fed him, even cleaned his room. The only thing left for the nurses to do was to give him medication and I would… Continue reading Nerves of Steel- Ruth 2:4-7

Series on the book of Ruth

The Day of No Fear- Ruth 2:1-3

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There was a point during my husband’s illness when I realized the full meaning of fully relying in God. It was ten years ago, right before he received a liver transplant. He’d been on disability for a while, and I was an unpaid caregiver who hadn’t had a job in years. I hadn’t even published… Continue reading The Day of No Fear- Ruth 2:1-3

Series on the book of Ruth

Blessed Friendships- Ruth 1:6-9

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I didn’t expect to lose friendships when I lost my husband, but I did. Some just weren’t close enough to go through a hardship with me and some were close enough but had no desire to grieve with me. It made me lonelier and more bitter than I already was from losing my husband. Somewhere… Continue reading Blessed Friendships- Ruth 1:6-9