God is our good Father and he gives us good gifts. But what does it mean to live a good life? What is goodness anyway? The bible actually says a lot about goodness, right from the first pages about creation. In the verse quoted in our picture, God tells us that the good life isContinue reading “‘The Good Life’ retreat”
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What does ‘steadfast love’ do?
‘Hesed’ love bears witness People notice. People have obviously been talking about Ruth’s kindness to Naomi, because Boaz says this: “All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and came toContinue reading “What does ‘steadfast love’ do?”
What’s so special about ‘steadfast love’?
‘Hesed’ love is committed Ruth and Orpah, Naomi’s two daughters-in-law, want to go back to Bethlehem with Naomi but she tells them to return to their own homes. Orpah turns back but Ruth refuses. ‘Hesed’ love is stubborn. Ruth has decided to pledge herself to Naomi, in spite of the cost to herself. In doingContinue reading “What’s so special about ‘steadfast love’?”
Love kindness
Do justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8. We have already looked at the the call to do justice, as illustrated by Esther. Now we want to look at the call to love kindness. If you have guessed the character of Ruth for this one, you have guessed right! ‘Hesed’ loveContinue reading “Love kindness”
Nurturing Growth, Encouraging Rest 