Ruth – Leadership Ministries

The book of Judges provides the setting for the book of Ruth. Israel is a society in decline after the death of Joshua. The gods of materialism and sensuality have overtaken them much like today in our culture.[powerpress]

Family Decisions

Jan 28th, 2015

Ruth opens with a man making decisions about the welfare of his family. Elimelech and his wife Naomi decide to take their 2 sons to Moab. Why? We are not sure.[powerpress]

Champion Our Women

Jan 27th, 2015

Naomi is high and dry without her men who have all died. She is “high and dry” in hostile territory.[powerpress]

Truth Over Sentiment

Jan 26th, 2015

Naomi shows her true character by doing the right thing.[powerpress]

Commit!

Jan 23rd, 2015

Ruth commits! To: Naomi—“Where you go, I will go; your people will be my people, your God will be my God.”

The Reunion

Jan 22nd, 2015

Naomi has to go back home to her hometown, broke and without a shampoo. How does she handle this?[powerpress]

Wealth Management

Jan 21st, 2015

Boaz, “a man of standing, prominent in his town, does the right thing and does right by the poor in his community. Just as a prominent man in his community growing up reached out to him. The story of Andrew Carnegie kicks it off.[powerpress]

Behold! The Exceptional Executive

Jan 20th, 2015

The Exceptional Executive is the man or woman who invests in people—creating an atmosphere of good will where corporate growth and vitality is the norm.[powerpress]

Productivity Through Civility

Jan 19th, 2015

Civility is treating other people with courtesy, politeness and consideration. It produces productive citizens and executives and workers.[powerpress]

Diligence and Integrity

Jan 16th, 2015 16m 5s

Two widows hanging together with diligent hard work and moral integrity.The post Diligence and Integrity appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

Structuring the Deal

Jan 15th, 2015 15m 24s

Naomi plays the role of a “yenta” and structures a deal for Ruth.The post Structuring the Deal appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

Do An Audit Trail

Jan 14th, 2015 23m 5s

This is a beautiful story of the wisdom of our Judeo-Christian heritage when it comes to dating and marriage.The post Do An Audit Trail appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

Can’t Measure It

Jan 13th, 2015 22m 13s

Giving comes from the heart of God. Generous giving is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition.The post Can’t Measure It appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

The Negotiator

Jan 12th, 2015 14m 32s

Boaz wants to be Ruth’s Kinsman Redeemer and has to negotiate for her. But, he negotiates properly, above reproach and effectively. Learn from him!The post The Negotiator appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

Fraudless

Jan 9th, 2015 15m 43s

Boaz, in his dealings with his rival and with his community, is an example of fraud-less behavior. The key is full disclosure.The post Fraudless appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

Prosperity and Posterity

Jan 8th, 2015 15m 27s

What will be your posterity? What will your sons/family write about you? What do you want to be remembered for?The post Prosperity and Posterity appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

One Hundred Times

Jan 7th, 2015 18m 13s

This is another story of God showing up when it looks like everything may be lost. God responds to faithfulness.The post One Hundred Times appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

Caught Up

Jan 6th, 2015 14m 30s

We, each one of us, are called to serve, not only our generation, but our posterity.The post Caught Up appeared first on Leadership Ministries.

The Genealogy Detectives

Jan 5th, 2015 14m 48s

The prophet, Samuel, the writer of the book of Ruth, concludes the book of Ruth with an impartment genealogy. What will the genealogical record say about you and your life?The post The Genealogy Detectives appeared first on Leadership Ministr