Mark 13:1-13 “To Catch an Angel” is a book by the late Robert Russell. It’s the autobiography of a young blind man who lived alone on an island in the middle of a river. Despite his blindness, he went rowing on the river almost every day. He did it using a relatively simple system. He […]
Mark 12:38-44 I once read the story of Osceola McCarty, an 87-year-old woman who worked 12-hour days doing other people’s laundry for a livelihood. People were amazed when she generously donated 150,000 dollars to establish a scholarship fund at a major university. Even more impressive is that her gift represented only 60% of her life […]
Have you ever been in a situation that just makes no sense? It felt like a perfect storm of events that left you wondering, “How did that happen? What is going on?” Life can feel like a bunch of puzzle pieces dumped on the floor, with no clear picture emerging. Hindsight isn’t always 20/20; we […]
Here we are, standing at the edge of a grand finale in the story of Ruth – chapter 4. It’s a short story, but packed with meaning, and as we look at this ending, we’re reminded of a powerful truth: God is at work even in the worst of times. No matter how dark things […]
Where do you place your trust? This question lies in Ruth chapter 3, a beautiful story about finding rest in the right places. Background: The Story So Far Before diving into chapter 3, let’s remember where we are in Ruth’s journey: R.E.S.T: A Framework for Understanding Ruth 3 The chapter can be divided into four […]
Resurrection Celebration 2025 | Selected scripture texts and songs There is a Fountain Filled With Blood – A Cappella Harmony Quartet Thank God for that fountain of cleansing, the blood of Jesus Christ! Today, we commemorate our Lord’s suffering, death, and resurrection, events that dramatically changed the course of human history. Worship with me as […]
Ruth 2:17-23 In the Book of Ruth, we encounter a striking image—the kinsman-redeemer (Hebrew: goel)—a close relative responsible for restoring what was lost: redeeming land, freeing family members from bondage, and seeking justice. In Ruth’s story, Boaz steps into this role with integrity, humility, and care. This practice points forward to Jesus in a way that speaks deeply […]
In this episode, Arlin Horst takes listeners into the heart of Ruth chapter 2 with a message that’s both timely and timeless: “Be a Boaz.” Through careful reflection on the life and character of Boaz, this episode lays out a call for believers to embody godly character in a world that desperately needs it. Boaz: […]
Have you ever stopped to consider how your worship is shaping you? Psalm 115:8 teaches us that we become like what we worship. This is a sobering truth, and we must take this warning seriously because we all worship. The question is not whether you worship but what you are worshipping. The object of our […]
Life gets hard for all of us–but what should our response be? In this heartfelt Bible study, Arlin and Anthony dive into Ruth chapter 1 to explore how Naomi faced devastating loss yet ultimately moved toward God. Ruth 1 – Honesty in Hard Times. Take away: Life will be difficult; we must be real with […]
