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In Part 5 of our Ruth series, we learn that God is able, works while we wait, and has a better plan to restore our hope and bless us beyond what we imagine.

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In Part 4 of our “Ruth” series, we learn If we want change, we must renew our mindset, take action in faith, and trust God’s plan and timing. The Book of Ruth teaches that letting go of the past does not mean pretending it never happened. In Ruth chapter 3, a grieving widow sets aside her mourning clothes, takes a frightening walk in the dark, and then trusts God while she waits for an…

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In Part 3 of our “Ruth” series, we are encouraged to focus on who we want to become: people of high character, genuine connection, and great compassion. The story of Boaz and Ruth suggests that the surest way to find a person of real character is to become one first. Instead of fixating on who you want to get, the book of Ruth invites you to focus on who you want to be…

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In Part 2 of our “Ruth” series, we learn God can use our pain and difficult circumstances for His purpose, providing hope, provision, and unexpected blessings through others. Trusting God when your life feels empty does not mean pretending the loss is small or that you have stopped hurting. The book of Ruth tells the story of a grieving woman who asked everyone to call her “bitter,”…

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In Part 1 of our “Ruth” series, we learn that when times get hard, leaving may seem right, but reaching God’s better place often requires faith, courage, and commitment. When life gets hard, leaving can look like the smartest move available. The book of Ruth opens with a family that made that move during a famine and lost nearly everything, yet the same chapter ends with a grieving…

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In Part 7 of our “Why?” series, we learn that the church is important because it is not merely an institution but God’s family, the His body, and His Bride—God’s design for people to live in connection with Him and with one another. The local church still matters when you have been hurt because the need you have for people was never the problem; the people who failed you were.

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In Part 6 of our “Why?” series, we learn that even when we don’t always feel God’s presence, we can trust that He is with us, recognizing that doubt, sin, and hardened hearts can cloud our awareness of Him while He invites us to seek Him and draw closer. When God feels distant, it does not mean He has gone anywhere. God’s presence is not measured by goosebumps, tears, or a sudden wave…

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In Part 5 of our “Why?” series, we learn that forgiveness means releasing resentment and our desire for revenge, responding to hurt with grace, and choosing to focus on God’s plan and Jesus rather than allowing the offense to weigh us down. Letting go of resentment does not mean pretending you were not hurt. Biblical forgiveness is choosing to release your right to get even…

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In Part 4 of our “Why?” series, we witness Peter and John boldly proclaiming that Jesus is the only way to salvation, empowered by the Holy Spirit and chosen by Him to share the Gospel despite opposition. You choose Jesus once, and then life asks you to choose him again on a Tuesday when nobody is clapping and nothing feels certain. Jesus saves you not because your…

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In Part 4 of our “Why?” series, we witness Peter and John boldly proclaiming that Jesus is the only way to salvation, empowered by the Holy Spirit and chosen by Him to share the Gospel despite opposition. You choose Jesus once, and then life asks you to choose him again on a Tuesday when nobody is clapping and nothing feels certain. Jesus saves you not because your…

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