Dear sweet Joyce, I just luv your spirit, and I know what you mean. I too deal with Ruths n Naomi's quite often. As my son Ryan would always say," look at them thru the Cross mama, and you will see them differently" now how true is that ??? So very true indeed, as Christians I would think its our primary duty to be more GRACIOUS, knowing that JESUS DIED FOR ALL..even for the brother or sister that offends us...thats the whole point of looking at them thru the CROSS! Thank you for being who you are and for making a difference where ever you are. I am blessed by you luv n hugs Pauline R

You are so right brother Stephen, dead on !!!!n thank you for blessing me with your presence here. Pauline R

Thank you Donald, you are a good friend !! Pauline R

My most dear friend Nick !!! I know your heart, it shows in all your posts, and I admire who you are as a person. May God keep you always this way...so that we may be blessed by you !!!! your friend always Pauline R

Hi Pauline,

Thanks for the invitation to your forum.. I have been waiting on you to set one up lol kidding you know that ..!!

 Ruth is one of my favorite books in the bible. to endure the hardships she and Naomi did and still not be bitter nor loose faith and for Ruth to take on Naomi's G-d as her own is amazing when you think about it .. for starters.

as you read though and than see the blessings she received from G-d sending her the husband Boaz though which the Messiah line came from is another miracle in its self. They were both awesome women who we can all learn a great lesson in faith, forgiveness and the fact G-d is in control of our lives no matter what the circumstances might look like to these earthly eyes.. all we need to do is follow his spirit's prompting.

Thanks for this great forum and teaching it was a great start to my day .

Blessings to you my very special friend,

Geketa