Real Truth with Ruth

Have you walked with Jesus for years and still struggling with seeds of doubt? Or, have you witnessed signs, wonders, and miracles, been used mightily of God, and still struggled with doubt? God is ready to give you eyes to see, like Jesus. When the disciples were struggling, Jesus saw. We must realize that Jesus didn't watch them from a distance but came to them. At that moment, the disciples did...

If our foundation is not sturdy, it will be unable to hold us up in difficult situations. Not only that, but it will not hold us through eternity. Sometimes we need to go back to the basics. As we return to the basics, some will discover who Jesus is, while others will remember who He is. We never want to become so familiar with the name of Jesus that we forget the power, love, and person of Jesus...

Where does integrity develop?   What is your plumb line for integrity?   Throughout your life, you have made choices that impact what you believe integrity is, how it relates to you, the world around you, and your relationship with God. When we look at our integrity, our definition and the resulting walk must stem from the Word of God.   In Isaiah, we are commanded to know or remember the rock fro...

What was the last thing you begged God for? It may have been financial provision, health, a dose of sanity, or something else. We all have seasons where we beg God.   Put on your seatbelt and get ready as we journey into Mark 5 and the account of the demon-possessed man.   In this passage, we have three different types of begging:   The horde of demons   The crowd The formerly demon-possessed man...

I admit that I wouldn't say I like the thought or experience of persecution. If you are like me, I am guessing it is not on your vacation or bucket list. Why would Jesus include "Blessed are those who are persecuted," and what does He mean by this? We must understand that Jesus is talking about persecution that happens as a result of following him. He is not talking about the persecution that happ...

Are you a peacemaker or a peacekeeper? Yes, there is a difference, and it is key to walking as the individual God has called you to be. From a Biblical perspective, a peacemaker is ACTIVELY trying to reconcile people to God and to one another. They will not run from a battle but will run into it. A peacemaker knows what and who they carry. The world is crying out for real peacemakers to stand up!...

What would the results be if your heart was tested for purity? Jesus clearly knows that we will see God when we have a pure heart. How do we increase the purity level of our hearts so that we can see God clearly? Based on Matthew 5:8, we will dive into what it means to have a pure heart, what our responsibility is, and how to get there. Father, create in me a pure heart... Scripture Referenced: Ma...

How does the mercy you have received from God impact how you treat or respond to others? Mercy includes compassion, tenderness, forgiveness, and an unwillingness to be cruel. We know the Lord's mercy never ceases (glory!), but how about your mercy? How about my mercy? Key: Actions cannot stand alone; mercy stems from the heart, so it must stem from the core of our being. Scripture Referenced: Matt...

What is your favorite food? What is your favorite beverage? What is Jesus talking about when He teaches that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled? We are called to have a desire or hunger for the things of God. We are called to have a passion or hunger for a relationship with God. We are called to have a desire or appetite for the Word of God. When we hunger and thirst for...

What is your definition of meek? I think of timid and quiet, however, that is not Jesus definition. To be meek is to: - not blow up easily - be humble and submissive to God Do you struggle with being meek? We have to answer this question and make appropriate changes in our lives if we are going to walk in the fullness of who God has called us to be. Jesus tells us that the meek will inherit the ea...

Imagine Jesus telling his disciples they are blessed when they mourn. How would you respond if you were in the crowd listening to the teaching? Depending on how you understand the word "mourn," you may lean in to hear more or back off because you believe it is too painful. As used here, to "mourn" is to recognize our shortcomings before God. We mourn over our choices that result in sin rather than...

What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Who is Jesus speaking to when he talks about being poor in spirit? What difference does it make in your life? Learning from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5:1-3, we will dive into the meaning of poor in spirit and the blessing attached. You will learn: - The definition of being poor in spirit and how that applies to you. - The power of blessin...

Is your wineskin able to stretch, or has it become brittle and easily broken? Jesus tells us that we cannot put new wine into old skins. We can quickly lose this meaning in translation, especially if we do not work with animal skins. The key is that we cannot hold what God is doing in and through us today if we are holding on to the old nature rather than embracing the fullness of God. An old wine...

Are you in a dark season? We all experience dark seasons, whether from a natural situation or a demonic attack. Either way, we must learn to navigate that season and keep our footing and focus successfully; we need to know where to look. Four keys to success: When the enemy makes a raid, immediately ask the Lord what to do AND wait for an answer Recognize where your strength comes from Destroy ALL...

When you open your Bible to the book of Genesis it begins with “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). However, a 1991 Gallup poll found that some 90% of American’s believed that God created the world in some manner. However, by 2019 that number fell to 40% and continues to fall today.   As we read through the book of Genesis we see intent, order, and purpose within...

We live in an increasingly judgmental world, so grace is in short supply. However, since we are called to bring heaven to earth, we need to be people who walk in kingdom grace.   How much grace do you extend to others?   How much grace do you desire to have extended to you?   When we walk in grace, it enables or empowers us to carry the weight of our imperfections. How does this happen? If we walk...

Just one touch changes everything. We were created for healthy touch. There is a touch that destroys life, but there is a touch that brings life. When Jesus reaches out and touches a life, everything changes.   In the gospel of Mark, we have a leper bravely approaching Jesus. He defies the social and religious expectations of keeping a distance and confidently kneels before Jesus. This man knew wh...

How do you respond when God says no? Have you prayed, fasted, contended, and stood on the Word of God only to have things end differently than you envisioned? Does it feel like all that time you spent with God concerning the situation fell on deaf ears? Was all that time even worth it, or was it wasted time? Walking with God involves mystery. While He holds our lives in His hands and the lives of...

Are you in alignment with the call that God has on your life? If not, how do you make that adjustment? Learning from a conversation that Jeremiah had with God, you will discover that when God gives you an assignment, you can become aligned with that assignment and successfully fulfill it. Key Points: - Identity is always crucial with assignment from God - When God gives you an assignment, you cann...

Trusting God becomes a weapon against fear and darkness. Learning to allow our love for God to burn becomes a weapon against fear and darkness. Jesus asked Peter how much he loved him. And God is asking you that same question today. God will meet you right where you are, right at the moment you denounced or downplayed your relationship with Him. At that very spot, He opens His arms to welcome you...

If you were to rate your level of peace on a scale of 1-10, where would it land. Do you function with a low level of peace and a high level of fear? Do you function with a high level of peace and a low level of fear? Or are you someplace in the middle? God would not have promised us extreme peace if we were not going to need His peace to navigate and impact the world. Today, you will feel peace fl...

Is the world falling apart around you?   Do you feel like things are deteriorating to the degree that there is no hope?   Do you find fear and panic knocking at your door and demanding entry?   Are we in the last days?   These are all great questions and worthy of conversation. However, they cannot consume us, or we fall into a series of traps. - Have you allowed fear in?   - Are you so obsessed w...

Do you worship in spirit? Do you worship in truth?   In John 4, we find Jesus in the conversation with a Samaritan woman. In that conversation, He mentions worshipping in spirit and in truth.   To worship in spirit means that we are worshipping at a heart level that every part of our being is engaged.   To worship in truth means that our worship is rooted, grounded, and established in the Word of...

Why do people who have walked with the Lord fall away?   Why do people who have walked with the Lord fall into sin?   What can you do to remain strong and steadfast in the Lord?   Peter knows the hazards that the world throws at us as we walk with the Lord. From this vantage point, the Holy Spirit inspired him to share that knowledge with us.   Join us today and grow in your understanding. You'll...

What happens when we enter the fullness of the words of Psalm 8? Depression, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness must leave! As depression, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness flee our hearts begin to soar as worship flows.   Psalm 8 is written by David, who was a worshipper.   As we join him in worship, we discover the crescendo of praise that rises to the Heavens.   As your focus shifts, you will encoun...