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While speaking at a conference recently, I talked about preparing our children to leave home. I shared about Hannah, our oldest daughter, who spent this past year away at Regent University, and is home for the summer. Then I said, “She’s still my baby girl.” After the workshop, one woman lingered at the book table … Continue reading There’s nothing like a godly grandmother

“So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son.”   That statement of Scripture comes near the end of the wonderful book of Ruth. May I suggest three principles of God’s design for marriage that this story illustrates? … Continue reading God has one design for marriage

If you have been following this column for the last month, you know we are tracking Boaz’ progress towards marriage to Ruth. It is early morning now, and we find Boaz sitting at the gate. He is there because everybody passed through the city gate at one time or another, especially men going to their … Continue reading Starting early has its advantages

Yes, it is true. It’s in the Bible. Ruth watched Boaz from the cover of darkness and noted the place where he lay down on the threshing floor. Then, she waited until he was asleep and crept up beside him. She pulled the covers off of his feet, so the cool night air would awaken … Continue reading Preparing our children for marriage

Read the book of Ruth for a great love story. But Naomi’s plan to help her daughter-in-law Ruth get a husband may surprise you at its boldness. It was a four-part strategy. First, she told Ruth to take a bath, put on some perfume and dress in her best. Now, that’s not a bad idea … Continue reading Naomi’s plan may surprise you

Racism attacks the very heart of the Gospel — the saving knowledge of Christ that is given to men and women from every tribe, tongue and nation.   Oscar Hammerstein II wrote a song for the musical “South Pacific” that went like this:   “You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear, you’ve got … Continue reading Racism has no place in Christianity