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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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Tagged Boaz, Book of Ruth, crossing boundaries, foreigners, God's absence, God's presence, hesed, loving-kindness, rule-breaking, Ruth, Ruth and Naomi, Year of Mark
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Sermon: Who is welcome? The doubters; the faithful; the rule-breakers
Ultimately we can have faith that one day, like the man born blind, Jesus will find us and that, with our blindness cured, we will be able to see him face to face. Continue reading
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Tagged covid19, doubt, faith, John 9:1-41, Lent, Lent 4, rule-breaking, welcome, who is welcome?
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