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Today we look at some applications so far from the book of Ruth!

Characteristics of Ruth: – Respectful (2:1) “Let me go…(glean).” Sought Naomi’s approval or assent. Also (v. 7), “Please let me glean..” Then, to Boaz later (v. 10), she bowed low to him when he  showed her favor.– Showed initiative. She saw a need (food!) and thought of a way to meet the need.– Industrious. She was

Ruth – Lessons for Caregivers   – Part 2 Naomi urges her daughters-in-law to return to their people, their Moabite families, their gods. Naomi can’t promise them a future husband or any support. “Please go! Leave me, too!” Orpah does, but not Ruth. She “clung” to her mother-in-law, begging her to quit urging her to leave.

RUTH Thoughts on caregiving Intro: We were on the airplane, leaving Japan, the country where my husband and I have been missionaries for 20 years, heading back to the United States in order to live with my mother and provide her with extra care. I pulled my kindle out of my backpack and considered where to

  Jesus and parables : Man who found treasure in a field , reburied it , IN HIS JOY sold all that he had, and then bought the field. Which one is most meaningful to you? Why? Let me know at talk@runwithhorses.net Is it possible you could have a chance to share it with someone

How is your Influence?   If Christianity is about relationships, maybe you can say that disciple making is about influence. How is yours?   Start at home. Spouse Kids Extended family Friends Neighbors Co-workers   What are we talking about? Living a life of intentional relationships. Like all else in the life of a disciple,

Life has a purpose – To glorify God. God gives us a LOT of information about how we can do that as we live a life in relationship with His church and attempt to carry out His command to make disciples.   Practically living out your purpose has three main parts, Believing, ,Being and Doing.

23_03_02_wed show notes   What are you aiming for?   As a Christian we are on a journey. Do you know where you are going? Who is leading the way?How do you determine what to do? Who are you becoming?   What? Direction, aim, purpose, goal – Everyone in world talk about this – meaning

Foundational Relationships for a Disciple Maker Christianity is about relationships.     We need to be around people on the same journey. Co-workers in the harvest field. Why? Encouragement and support. Where do you find them? Hopefully in your church family! What kind of relationship do you have? Deep friendship based on mutual foundation of

Serving Others – A  Key for Spiritual Growth Why?Part of spiritual maturity is considering others better than ourselves. Serving them is one way that that is done. It requires humility.Serving others uses our spiritual gifts to build up the church.Serving requires some degree of sacrifice on your part. You build new patterns and behavi ors