Tag: Ruth

Responsibilities of Harvest

Harvest is here. Farmers are in the fields harvesting crops and will be gathering them for the next several months. One of my favorite books of the Old Testament, Ruth, is set in the context of the barley harvest. Ruth and her mother-in-law have returned back to Bethlehem, which is an agricultural area with fertile …

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Helping Family is More Important than Money

The story of Boaz and Ruth tells about two worthy individuals who were dedicated to the Lord, the traditions and law of Israel, and their family.  In ancient Israel family loyalty and dedication to family was highly esteemed.  Many today tend to see Ruth as a love story, but it really is more about two …

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