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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
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Sermon: Who is welcome? Foreigners and women
Why is the story read this way? Because if this is not the story of a mincing and coy harlot who is trying to distract Jesus from her sins, then what we have here is a story of Jesus seriously engaging with a foreign woman who asks a theological question. Continue reading
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