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November 10, Ordinary 32B (Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17)
Naomi is a climate refugee, displaced from her homeland by a natural disaster that results in widespread famine.
Ruth offers a striking contrast to the chaos and moral ambiguity of the judges era.
by Niveen Ibrahim Sarras
October 31, Ordinary 31B (Ruth 1:1-18)
The story of two grieving and economically insecure women is the hinge of the entire covenant history.
by Thomas R. Steagald
Seven things I learned by teaching a Me Too Bible class
Scripture is filled with sexual violence. So, we learned, are our own lives.
by Mary Beth McSwain
Family caregivers and the different journeys they’re on
The roller coaster, the marathon, and the deep end
by Amy Ziettlow
Biblical friendship in an age of loneliness
Facebook tells me I have 633 friends. Sirach tells me how few of those are faithful friends.
by Kendra Weddle
Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons
by Renee Emerson
By Bromleigh McCleneghan