Boaz extended grace and mercy to Ruth and Naomi, because grace and mercy were first offered to him by the Lord.

Those who seek the Lord will find rest, not just from hardship and strife - but from spiritual emptiness and alienation.

Our kindness towards others should be a further testament to the enormous kindness that God first showed… and continues to show for us.

Accepting help from another is a greater sign of strength than stubbornly choosing to suffer alone.

Our forgiveness ought to be as real to us, as our sin certainly is.

Everything we do, should not be performed in a selfish effort to bring glory to ourselves - as our attention and praise is better directed towards God.

Because Christ offered His life as one perfect sacrifice for all sin, no further sacrifices need be given - but rather, each day is an opportunity to exist as a 'living sacrifice' to God.

Judas alone, should not be held responsible for Christ’s arrest - - but rather, all people who have sinned… everyone… is to blame.

Even in the midst of our own sin and ill-tempered emotions, God can bring purpose and fresh direction to our lives.

Regardless of what others might try to tell you, no one can become saved through any measure of their own work or actions, but through the grace of Jesus Christ alone.