Christmas 2022 is just a few weeks away. I find myself looking back over this year and realizing again how desperately this world needs Hope. Leviticus 25, describes a kinsman-redeemer as a close relative who basically allowed the hopeless

"The Lord loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins. They shall eat, but not be satisfied." Hosea 3:1, 4:10 I was struck by this verse because of how utterly silly

"...let grain from the bundles fall purposely for her" Ruth 2:16 I love the story of Ruth from the Bible. It has joy, sorrow, mess and tenacity. It has strong personalities, determination and incredible provision. Some would say

"For this slight and momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that