A Glimmer of Hope

God creates a glimmer of hope for Naomi and Ruth through three means: His providential orchestration, Ruth’s diligent work, and Boaz’s redemptive kindness.

Ruth 2

Through the Bitter Valley

When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes clearly, but He will bring us through the bitter valley to restore our hope.

Ruth 1

Christ Our Hope in Times of Despair

In times of despair, Christians sustain hope in God by remembering His past faithfulness, experiencing His Presence through the means of grace He has given us, and anticipating His promised deliverance.

Psalms 42-43

The Glory To Come

The key to overcoming all of the suffering and sorrow in this life is not denying it, nor thinking on the good things experienced in this life, but rather in focusing of the immeasurable joy to be found in the glory of the age to come.

Romans 8:18

Comfort In Troubled Times

This teaching gives a Christian response to suffering a tragic, untimely death and also the suicide of a believer. It also contains an extended special time of communion for the church.

2 Corinthians 1:3-11

UnCommon Anguish In Prayer

God desires for our prayers to be filled with reality, including deep the deep anguish arising from living in this fallen world, and the hope that comes from knowing that in Christ we are never alone.

Psalm 22