Author: ruthbillingsley

My son, accept my words And store them up as well. Listen to my treasures, And wisdom will indwell. Apply your heart to be Understanding and kind. Call out for more insight; Cry out for a wise mind. Look for her as silver, As for hidden treasure; Then you will understand And fear with good…

Are you worried by trials? Feeling weak and in strife? Trying hard every day, But sorrow fills your life? Are you beat down, troubled, By the words that are said? Disappointment and fear Of what might lie ahead? You can trust in the Lord, And He will see you through. He hears you when you…

Artist Makoto Fujimura takes broken pottery and pieces the shards back together with lacquer, threading gold into the cracks. The broken vessel becomes even more beautiful than the original. This reminds me of how God artfully restores us and makes us entirely new, more beautiful and unique. Like a potter’s hands God perfects all that’s…

Love Finds a Way Ruth’s story begins in Moab Because famine was in the land. So, Elimelech and family Left Bethlehem as they had planned. Ruth soon married one of the sons, But he died and left her alone, Except for mother, Naomi. Their love for each other had grown. Naomi wanted to return To…

Give attention to my words. Do not let them depart Not ever from your sight And keep them in your heart. For they are life to those Who find them and obey, Health to a man’s body, So listen to what I say. Put away a lying mouth. Keep corrupt lips far from you. Let…

When you walk down right paths, Your steps won’t be delayed. When you run, you’ll not fall; You will not be afraid. Take hold of instruction; Don’t let it go in strife. Keep her close beside you For she is your whole life. Do not enter the path Of any wicked men. Avoid it and…

What is a supermoon? As the moon travels around our planet, its path is an elongated circle. When it is near its closest point to earth at the same time as it is full, it is called a “supermoon.” This week the moon was exceptionally close to Earth, nearly 17,000 miles closer than average. It…

Hear, my precious children, As your father preaches, You will know good doctrine That understanding teaches. I was my father’s son, Tender and young in years. He taught me, and he said, “Retain my words; keep near. Keep my commands and live. Get wisdom; understand. Do not forget my words Or forsake God’s demands. Wisdom…

The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble. Between the cherubim He sits. Let the earth shake, for great is the Lord And mighty are His benefits. He is exalted above nations. Let everyone praise Your great name. Your awesome name, for You are holy, Righteous and good, ever the same. The King is mighty. He…

Come; let us return to the Lord For He has torn, but He will heal. He has stricken, but He will bind. He will revive, and He will seal. We’re sealed as His chosen people. He’ll raise us up on the third day That we may live in the Lord’s sight. Let us know Your…