Living lives characterized by praise and thanksgiving to God can give us the proper perspective in life when we face challenges. God’s goodness transcends our circumstances and understanding and His love towards us is unfailing and rooted in his character.

Everything Jesus did for us, he did openly and publicly. There are no secrets or tricks of translation – everything is open for all.

Ruth’s “salvation” was set in motion by her appeal to Boaz for marriage. Salvation is not our own doing, but it does require our faith and initiative.

Ruth 2:1-23

Summary: In the story of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz, Boaz is a picture of how our Savior, Jesus, who sees our needy condition, offers to rescue and restore each of us.

The Good News of Christmas begins with the hope-filled promise that God’s salvation is for everyone, even the person feeling like an outsider.

Jesus is able to break through any barriers or cultural tensions to bring mercy, healing and salvation. We can experience the grace of God and live lives of great faith and thankfulness.

The disciples struggled with doubt after Jesus’ resurrection because their fear and ignorance overwhelmed their confidence in what they knew about Jesus. Is it possible to undo our own doubts and disbelief?

Jesus tested his first followers with the simple question, “What do you seek?” LIkewise, Jesus challenges us to consider what we are looking for in our relationship to Him.

We need to pay close attention to Jesus’ teaching on worry to find out how to stop worrying. With no guarantees for tomorrow, we really only have today and forever.

When God promised the aged Sarah a child, she laughed. How do we respond to God’s messages of life and hope?