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Naomi’s Reaction

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:18-22 After the events of Ruth 2:1-17, Ruth returns home with the grain she had obtained from her gleaning in the fields of Boaz. First, she gives the leftovers from her meal to Naomi to eat, and then Naomi, … Continue reading →

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Working in the Fields

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ruth 2:1-17 Chapter 2 begins with a statement: Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz. (2:1) This verse seems to come out of left field; it interrupts the … Continue reading →

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Hardship and an Uncertain Future

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ruth 1:6-22 We pick up the story in the midst of calamity for Naomi and her two daughters in law. All of their husbands have died and they have no way to earn a living in Moab without them and … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Don Merritt

Are you ready for a little adventure? Good, so am I! The Old Testament book of Ruth is often used as a women’s Bible study, and I can see why when it shows the amazing faith of a young widow … Continue reading →

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First Light

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Don Merritt

There’s something about the first light of dawn that grabs the imagination. The hope that a new day brings, the potential of a fresh start, the assurance of the end of the long dark night, or a reminder of that … Continue reading →

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Morning’s Reflection

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

Guilt. What a force for destruction! Every single person who reads this has sinned, the person who is writing it has too. The question for today’s reflection is this: Do we torture ourselves with guilt over our sin, or are … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Started!

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean. Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted! What will we … Continue reading →

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An End of the Year Reflection

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

I’ve been taking a little blogging break over the last week or so, posting light you might say. I tend to do this in between tours through books or topics, and being in between right now, coupled with holidays and … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

As we begin a new year our life’s road stretches out before us. Look ahead; what do you see? Like the picture you might see cold snow and ice for a piece, and then the thaw of spring out ahead… … Continue reading →

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Fresh Snow

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

There’s something about fresh snow that’s sort of comforting, although it also seems a little dangerous at the same time. Yes, it is cold, and it can be uncomfortable physically, and heaven knows I’m not all that crazy about shovelling … Continue reading →