It was a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon in June many years ago when I attended a neighbor’s wedding at her church. I was sitting and listening to the scripture readings from the Book of Ruth. At the time, I knew about the Book of Ruth but did not remember especially the verses: “Where you go, […]
The Story of Ruth: How Personal Loss Can Awaken Hidden Desires
There are times in one’s life when the unexpected happens such as the death of a young husband and father. A widow in her forties usually has many years ahead. Some of the widows I have met are mothers and grandmothers who have joined Catholic monasteries around the United States after the deaths of their […]
The Power of Ruth and Boaz: Healing the Future Generations
[Welcome to my blog. My blog postings are a way to help men and women understand and appreciate the Old Testament theology, people, places, and stories.] The Old Testament Book of Ruth is full of lessons and teachings. One such lesson is how kindness and mutual respect between couples can change future generations. Dan and […]
