For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. . . . I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. . . . Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for … [Read more...] about Walk in the Lord, Bless The Lord
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Risk on the Threshing Floor (Scholar’s Compass)
He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer.” And he said, “May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greater than the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich.” - Ruth 3:9-10 (ESV) Reflection In Ruth's journey in this new land, she moves from a place of blessing to a place of risk. She has seen God's blessing in the fields as her mother-in-law's relative, Boaz, provides … [Read more...] about Risk on the Threshing Floor (Scholar’s Compass)
In the Fields of Blessing (Scholar’s Compass)
And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers,“The Lord be with you!” And they answered, “The Lord bless you.” - Ruth 2:4 
(ESV) Reflection As we continue through the story of Ruth we are now in the midst of the barley fields ready for the harvest. From his first steps into the story, Boaz recognizes God's presence among the workers in the field as he greets the reapers with the words “The Lord be with you.” (2:4) 
Then Boaz follows God's command to have his reapers leave remnants in the field … [Read more...] about In the Fields of Blessing (Scholar’s Compass)
How Are Faculty and Students “Blessed to Be a Blessing?”
Three weeks ago, I began taking the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course at my church. Founded in 1974 and organized by the US Center for World Mission, Perspectives explores “the biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic dimensions of world evangelization.” It's a required course for many people joining the missions field, and it seemed like a good follow-up to Urbana 12, as well as a good way to get to know some new people at my church and in my community. We're currently in the biblical … [Read more...] about How Are Faculty and Students “Blessed to Be a Blessing?”