Ruth 1:3 – 5 “Now Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband.” Oh, Eli. […]
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God is My King
Ruth 1:2 “The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem, Judah. And they went to Moab and lived there.” In the ancient Hebrew society, names were of great significance. This is why the author includes them. Elimelech means, […]
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Treasure to Trash
Ruth 1:1 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab.” This first verse of Ruth is kind of like a news report. It tells […]
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What a Difference a Life Makes!
Philippians 4:21 – 23 “Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.” Paul penned these words approximately thirty years after Christ’s death. Thirty […]
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To God Be the Glory
Philippians 4:20 “To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” More than twenty years ago, one of the great singers and songwriters of our time wrote a song titled, “To God Be the Glory.” I wonder if Andrae Crouch had been studying this passage in Philippians as he penned the now […]
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I’m Sorry
Of course we weren’t arguing. Mark and I never argue. We discuss. (Sometimes heatedly.) And this discussion happened to be about whether or not I had misplaced the remote control. Can you believe that? Me. Mrs. Responsibility. I always put the remote back on the coffee table as soon as I’ve used it. “Honey, you’re […]
I Need Chocolate!
Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” My daughter, Charis, was not even two years old. One morning, I asked her what she would like for breakfast. “Cho-co-wat!” she responded, eying the leftover brownies. “Sweetheart, we don’t eat chocolate for breakfast. How about some […]
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Mmmmm . . . That Smells Good!
Philippians 4:18 “I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.” Don’t you just love the smell of hot, fresh apple pie, straight from the oven, laced with cinnamon? I […]
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Credited to Your Account
Philippians 4:17 “Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.” My son, Foster, will turn six years old in a few weeks. He has been dropping hints about what he wants for his birthday. He wants a guitar. And a race track. And […]
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