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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 32 MIN

Episode 225: When God Writes the Ending

from Write this Down! with Dot Bowen · host Dot Bowen

In the final episode of our series on Ruth, Dot and Cara explore the beautiful ending found in Ruth chapter 4. Reflecting on how God's plans are greater than we imagine, they discuss the significance of Ruth and Naomi’s choices, Boaz's faithfulness, and God's work of redemption. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this encouraging conversation about the bigger story God is writing in our lives.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down Ruth 4:13-15 (0:13)The end of this story is redemptive for Boaz as well (4:58)Boaz acted as Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer (7:30)God works through difficult life circumstances for His glory (12:03)If Ruth and Naomi had not chosen faithfulness, we would not know their story (15:02)Jesus is the ultimate kinsman-redeemer (19:45)Circumstances may make us bitter, but in Christ we are blessed  (22:26)God sees us in our pain and He’s doing something with it (26:08)Through our pain and our suffering, God is transforming and redeeming us (30:24)Our relationship with Jesus is the blessing, not our circumstances (30:57)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse:  Ruth 4:13-15 (ESV) “So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son. Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.”

In the final episode of our series on Ruth, Dot and Cara explore the beautiful ending found in Ruth chapter 4. Reflecting on how God's plans are greater than we imagine, they discuss the significance of Ruth and Naomi’s choices, Boaz's faithfulness, and God's work of redemption. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this encouraging conversation about the bigger story God is writing in our lives.Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! Episode recap:Start by writing down Ruth 4:13-15 (0:13)The end of this story is redemptive for Boaz as well (4:58)Boaz acted as Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer (7:30)God works through difficult life circumstances for His glory (12:03)If Ruth and Naomi had not chosen faithfulness, we would not know their story (15:02)Jesus is the ultimate kinsman-redeemer (19:45)Circumstances may make us bitter, but in Christ we are blessed  (22:26)God sees us in our pain and He’s doing something with it (26:08)Through our pain and our suffering, God is transforming and redeeming us (30:24)Our relationship with Jesus is the blessing, not our circumstances (30:57)Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Scripture Verse:  Ruth 4:13-15 (ESV) “So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son. Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has given birth to him.”

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