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Daring with Ruth: 18 Devotionals to Ignite Your Courage, Transform Your Hope, and Reveal God's True Character
Boldness requires surrender. Surrender requires hope. Hope is within reach. No one would have called Ruth a hero at first sight. In fact, she had almost everything working against her. A poor widow in a foreign land, responsible for taking care of her aging mother-in-law. She had been through some of the worst things life could throw at her, but what set her apart was that she dared to believe that God had more in store for her. Daring with Ruth was written to help you understand what it takes to live boldly for God. If you have ever felt as though your back was against the wall and you needed God to show up in a big way, this book is for you. There is a purpose for your story and a reason for your hope. Dare to begin living the life God has for you today!
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89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2016
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January 23, 2017
Daring with Ruth
An insightful book. It gives you a better perspective of the relationship Ruth had with her mother in law. Interesting how she was able to follow Naomi's advice. Also how Boaz reacted and how it benefited them all. I would give e 4 stars
An insightful book. It gives you a better perspective of the relationship Ruth had with her mother in law. Interesting how she was able to follow Naomi's advice. Also how Boaz reacted and how it benefited them all. I would give e 4 stars
May 27, 2020
This will be an odd review as I've only done 7 days of this devotional on the Bible App. That's as much as the app had, and that our group of women were going to do together. There was a link to purchase the rest of the devotional, and I don't know yet whether our group will do that or something else. If we do, I will update this later; if not, it will stand as a review of the first 7 days.
So glad God is with us, come what may. I can't imagine going through life without Him.
Naomi never stopped believing in God, even though she doubted good would come from her circumstances.
I had heard before that Naomi's sons brought judgement on themselves by marrying from that nationality, against God's requirements for the Israelites (because He didn't want them to lead the Israelites into idolatry, or away from Him.) However, this devotional took the stance that we shouldn't bother to try and figure out why bad things happen.
Sometimes, that is the better approach, because sometimes we can't definitively find out, even though, at other times, there is a clear cause and effect.
I thought this was a good article on the issue:
https://www.ccef.org/what-is-god-up-t...
What stood out to me in the Ruth devotional was the blessing, "May the Lord show you kindness." I would like to bless people with that - but not end the relationship with it as the ancients did. In particular, I'm thinking of this year's graduates, but others as well.
In regards to the topic of anger with God, I know that others have suffered as well, so my response has generally been, "Why not me?" rather than "Why me?" I am not better somehow than those others who have suffered.
It reminded me of this Alistair Begg quote "When He entrusts us with something that is hard to accept, it remains because He is able to look upon us and give to us the privilege of bearing testimony in that circumstance to the reality of His grace." - the video sermon "Trusting God in the Dark" The whole sermon is good, especially for those who want to consider more on that topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_DKm...
I don't feel like God "owes" me anything, even when I desperately hope He gives. I don't feel like He's broken any promises. That's usually when people either misunderstand the promises, or misappropriate them for ourselves when they were meant specifically for someone else. (No, we are not going to bear a son and call him Isaac, either - some promises are easier than others to determine they were for other people.)
When we lost a baby, my anger felt more like a toddler's tantrum, because I really did want to cling to God. He didn't give us what we hoped, but He was present with us through it, and He was there to catch her soul - our only Hope.
Also in the Ruth devotional, "the pull of the Spirit" stood out to me. I pray for that same pull of Your Holy Spirit, Lord, in me and in those that I love.
The part about Naomi's name-changing was interesting to me. I didn't know that Naomi was the only one in the Bible to change her own name, and that others ignored the change.
The author talked about Boaz' role in the story being "Deus Ex Machina," which feels like an odd comment to make to me, considering that it's a Bible story, a story about "Deus" or God. Of course in Bible stories, God acts in the lives of His children, so "Deus Ex Machina" is appropriate there. Sometimes, He still does. [I don't think the author would disagree with that but was just pointing out that Deus Ex Machina happens in the story of Ruth.] There is plenty of Deus Ex Machina in the Bible from the parting of the Red Sea, to the large fish swallowing Jonah, to Jesus stepping into history to take our punishment and die for our sins. God is continually amazing us and overwhelming us with His Sovereignty, His goodness, His power, and His love. Deus Ex Machina all over the place. Maybe I should've said Deus Ex Machina all over Creation.
Favorite quotes:
"You are a good God. Help me believe in Your goodness, even when in my small view, I see only trouble."
"Heavenly Father, I believe in Your miracles. Remind me today that You are above all things and that all things report to You." It's not just that I would love God to intervene in my troubles, but that I desperately need Him to. Some problems are beyond our abilities.
"I am powerless on my own, Lord. But with You all things are possible." Please, Lord, defend us.
So glad God is with us, come what may. I can't imagine going through life without Him.
Naomi never stopped believing in God, even though she doubted good would come from her circumstances.
I had heard before that Naomi's sons brought judgement on themselves by marrying from that nationality, against God's requirements for the Israelites (because He didn't want them to lead the Israelites into idolatry, or away from Him.) However, this devotional took the stance that we shouldn't bother to try and figure out why bad things happen.
Sometimes, that is the better approach, because sometimes we can't definitively find out, even though, at other times, there is a clear cause and effect.
I thought this was a good article on the issue:
https://www.ccef.org/what-is-god-up-t...
What stood out to me in the Ruth devotional was the blessing, "May the Lord show you kindness." I would like to bless people with that - but not end the relationship with it as the ancients did. In particular, I'm thinking of this year's graduates, but others as well.
In regards to the topic of anger with God, I know that others have suffered as well, so my response has generally been, "Why not me?" rather than "Why me?" I am not better somehow than those others who have suffered.
It reminded me of this Alistair Begg quote "When He entrusts us with something that is hard to accept, it remains because He is able to look upon us and give to us the privilege of bearing testimony in that circumstance to the reality of His grace." - the video sermon "Trusting God in the Dark" The whole sermon is good, especially for those who want to consider more on that topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_DKm...
I don't feel like God "owes" me anything, even when I desperately hope He gives. I don't feel like He's broken any promises. That's usually when people either misunderstand the promises, or misappropriate them for ourselves when they were meant specifically for someone else. (No, we are not going to bear a son and call him Isaac, either - some promises are easier than others to determine they were for other people.)
When we lost a baby, my anger felt more like a toddler's tantrum, because I really did want to cling to God. He didn't give us what we hoped, but He was present with us through it, and He was there to catch her soul - our only Hope.
Also in the Ruth devotional, "the pull of the Spirit" stood out to me. I pray for that same pull of Your Holy Spirit, Lord, in me and in those that I love.
The part about Naomi's name-changing was interesting to me. I didn't know that Naomi was the only one in the Bible to change her own name, and that others ignored the change.
The author talked about Boaz' role in the story being "Deus Ex Machina," which feels like an odd comment to make to me, considering that it's a Bible story, a story about "Deus" or God. Of course in Bible stories, God acts in the lives of His children, so "Deus Ex Machina" is appropriate there. Sometimes, He still does. [I don't think the author would disagree with that but was just pointing out that Deus Ex Machina happens in the story of Ruth.] There is plenty of Deus Ex Machina in the Bible from the parting of the Red Sea, to the large fish swallowing Jonah, to Jesus stepping into history to take our punishment and die for our sins. God is continually amazing us and overwhelming us with His Sovereignty, His goodness, His power, and His love. Deus Ex Machina all over the place. Maybe I should've said Deus Ex Machina all over Creation.
Favorite quotes:
"You are a good God. Help me believe in Your goodness, even when in my small view, I see only trouble."
"Heavenly Father, I believe in Your miracles. Remind me today that You are above all things and that all things report to You." It's not just that I would love God to intervene in my troubles, but that I desperately need Him to. Some problems are beyond our abilities.
"I am powerless on my own, Lord. But with You all things are possible." Please, Lord, defend us.
June 3, 2018
Powerful study on Ruth’s boldness
I started this study on the Bible app and liked it so much I got the second half from Amazon. (I have done hundreds of Bible app devos, and this is the first time I’ve gone to purchase something because of one!) God has been teaching my heart to hope again and to take bold, surrendered steps of faith. This study has been instrumental in walking through this season, and I look forward to doing more studies by this author. They are simple yet thorough, thought-provoking yet concise. Highly recommend!
I started this study on the Bible app and liked it so much I got the second half from Amazon. (I have done hundreds of Bible app devos, and this is the first time I’ve gone to purchase something because of one!) God has been teaching my heart to hope again and to take bold, surrendered steps of faith. This study has been instrumental in walking through this season, and I look forward to doing more studies by this author. They are simple yet thorough, thought-provoking yet concise. Highly recommend!
October 31, 2021
Best Ruth devotional ever
I love, love love the book of Ruth. I read it all the time. It’s one of my favorites and have done tons of devotional on the topic. But this one was great. It was very clear, it explained more of things I haven’t run into in any other devotional. Great job on one of my favorite books.
I love, love love the book of Ruth. I read it all the time. It’s one of my favorites and have done tons of devotional on the topic. But this one was great. It was very clear, it explained more of things I haven’t run into in any other devotional. Great job on one of my favorite books.
May 18, 2019
Illuminating
This deep look at my favorite book was enlightening and helped to illumine some new truths. What an encouragement to hope and press on in boldness - whatever that boldness may be in a person’s life.
This deep look at my favorite book was enlightening and helped to illumine some new truths. What an encouragement to hope and press on in boldness - whatever that boldness may be in a person’s life.
June 26, 2019
A Great Study of a Female Biblical Character
I was truly blessed by this book. My prayer is for the. Young christian women in our society today. May there be many more who have the Naomi and Ruth spirit.
I was truly blessed by this book. My prayer is for the. Young christian women in our society today. May there be many more who have the Naomi and Ruth spirit.
November 15, 2019
So much wisdom in the book of Ruth. I never really read it all the way through until now. David Ramos helped me, through these devotions, to know God and myself better. I highly recommended this book.
April 30, 2020
I love these devotionals! Stories and Bible characters I've heard about so many times are made fresh through his books. I get more insight into who they were and how their life can impact mine. Thank you!
September 14, 2020
Excellent revelation
This insight was more than I expected and all that I needed. God cannot be boxed in.
I recommend anyone requiring a hope and faith rejuvenator to digest this book.
This insight was more than I expected and all that I needed. God cannot be boxed in.
I recommend anyone requiring a hope and faith rejuvenator to digest this book.
December 18, 2020
I love this book and its devotions. it gave me the motivation to keep on going on don't give up.
April 29, 2017
I love the book of Ruth, I love the people of the book and the strong message and equally the relationship between Naomi and Ruth, we can draw a lot from this ancient story even in today's modern world.
This book is a lovely, light approach to guide you through different stages in the book of Ruth. I picked this book to read because of a message I might be able to learn from a different perspective and I think its good to challenge ourselves and refresh our minds.
This is a good little book, it gives a brief insight from the author, a message and prayer. It gives you the space, I think, to draw from the book and wait on God and have head space to think for yourself and learn, instead of being told what to think.
I gave this three stars, simply because of the depth of this was to, light, on the study aspect for me however I believe this is ideal for new Christians and I wouldn't hesitate to give this to a new believer to guide them. Sometimes the Bible can be overwhelming to open for the first time, especially the Old Testament so this was be great for that reason.
This book is a lovely, light approach to guide you through different stages in the book of Ruth. I picked this book to read because of a message I might be able to learn from a different perspective and I think its good to challenge ourselves and refresh our minds.
This is a good little book, it gives a brief insight from the author, a message and prayer. It gives you the space, I think, to draw from the book and wait on God and have head space to think for yourself and learn, instead of being told what to think.
I gave this three stars, simply because of the depth of this was to, light, on the study aspect for me however I believe this is ideal for new Christians and I wouldn't hesitate to give this to a new believer to guide them. Sometimes the Bible can be overwhelming to open for the first time, especially the Old Testament so this was be great for that reason.
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