Christ the King Presbyterian Church - Vero Beach, FL

God's Word is His deed: He is active, fulfilling His own promises. God's Word is reality: it exposes the world for what it really is. God's promises still stand: He requires a response from every generation. He is kindly disposed toward me, supremely through Christ. "Return to me, and I will return to you."

Wives, let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way.

In our culture, we are taught to work to earn everything. The concept of free grace is a challenge to our thinking. We must realize how much our God loves grace.

God is not like us. He is for us. We walk by faith.

This text is about how Ruth is "gathering" HOPE.

Sometimes our perception does not match reality. God is always good.

God commands us to endure graciously even in the midst of harsh mistreatment. Follow Christ's example in suffering - He entrusted Himself to His Father and endured the cross.

You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Jesus promises answers to prayer. This good promise remains true to all who ask, seek, and knock - even to the reluctant, the disappointed, and the skeptical.

Naomi experienced loss of material things, loved ones, and even her own identity. But God always provided a ray of hope.