Many of us feel we have a good handle on Ruth. It’s the rare Christian woman who hasn’t been taught Ruth many times in woman-only settings, yet it’s not always preached all that often in churches. Some men may even look at it as a book for women that isn’t really relevant to their lives.

Let me invite you to put aside preconceived notions about this book—and preconceived notions of what you expect hope to look like--and come take a look.