We’re continuing our study of the book of Ruth and choices. The previous post dealt with Elimelech’s intention to relocate his family to Moab during the famine in Judah and the dire consequences of that...

I love the story of Ruth, mostly because it’s predominately about two women, Ruth and Naomi. It’s a story about loss, loyalty, redemption and above all choices. Some are good while others have...

I’m sitting in my home, enjoying the quietness. It was a rough night last night and I am emotionally and physically worn.  Have you ever had those kinds of days?   Just thinking about the...

Some days when I read the Bible, certain verses jump out at me. Sometimes it’s the syntax – why is it written that way? Other times I’m drawn to the word choices. And sometimes it’s for no other...

I love Bible stories. I grew up learning them in Sunday school, reading them in my Bible stories collection book and my children’s Bible. The problem was I put them in the same category as all the other...

My father passed away two months ago and it’s taking a lot longer to work through his death than I expected. It’s not like my father and I saw each other every day, we live in two different states....

After the birth of my second child (my daughter), I went through an adjustment period. I had to figure out how to do everything I was already doing plus all the new responsibilities another baby brings,...