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The Search for Survival: The journey to a New Life Begins

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"So she went out and began to glean in the fields behind the harvesters. As it turned out, she found herself working in a field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech" (Ruth 2:3 NIV) Have you ever taken a small step, like Ruth going to glean, and that step unexpectedly opened…

THE SEARCH FOR SURVIVAL

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"In the days when 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." (Ruth 1:1 NIV) Have you ever started a journey thinking it would be short, but end up…

Alone with God

Word for the WeekJanuary 12, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak.” (Genesis 32:24 NIV). After sending his family and possessions across the stream, Jacob remains alone. This solitude sets the stage for a profound encounter with God. Jacob spends the night alone at the Jabbok River, wrestling with a divine being, often interpreted…

Embracing A Closer Walk with God

Word for the WeekJanuary 5, 2025200Views 0Likes 0Comments

I am God Almighty, walk before me and be blameless. I will confirm my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase God spoke to Abram at ninety-nine years old. He said, “Walk before me and be blameless.” This particular call to Abram came after thirteen years of no record of any communication between…

The Announcement

Word for the WeekDecember 8, 2024262Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘“But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.” Luke 1:13-17 While Zechariah was serving in the temple, the angel Gabriel appeared to him and announced that Elizabeth would bear a…

Light of the World

Word for the WeekDecember 1, 2024251Views 0Likes 0Comments

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14 NIV). Jesus used the metaphor of light to convey a profound message to His disciples about their identity. He tells His followers that they are the “light of the world,” meant to shine brightly and be seen…