Tag Archives: Book of Ruth
When God Seems Absent: Finding Hope in the Book of Ruth
The reflection discusses the biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, emphasizing their loyalty and actions that defy societal norms to aid Naomi. Despite Naomi’s questionable intentions, Ruth’s bravery and Boaz’s kindness exemplify the importance of hesed and the transformative power of compassion, illustrating how they ultimately contribute to Israel’s legacy. Continue reading
The Legacy of Ruth: Challenging Prejudice in Scripture
The reflection discusses the author’s genetic heritage and its connection to interfaith marriages in biblical narratives, particularly in the Book of Ruth. It emphasizes Ruth’s extraordinary loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi, challenging cultural prejudices of marriage and foreignness. The text encourages embracing inclusivity and love amidst prejudice, reflecting Jesus’ teachings. Continue reading
Sermon: Jesus’ female ancestors
I lived through a ‘think of the children’ scare campaign as a young gay woman; I do not appreciate politicians, political candidates, and neo-Nazis replaying it with trans people today. Continue reading
Sermon: Joy Sunday
God is not well-behaved! Continue reading
Sermon: Woman to Woman, Ruth and Naomi
We live in a time that is just as full of religious, ethnic and cultural prejudice as was Ancient Israel. In the face of that prejudice, one of the most helpful things we can do is follow in the footsteps of Ruth and Naomi and make friends with people who are different from us. Not simply tolerate them, but actively welcome them into our lives. We don’t know: they, like Ruth, may end up being more to us than seven sons. Continue reading
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