EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 12 MIN
Once Upon a Time (Ruth 1:1-5)
from The Wisdom Journey · host Stephen Davey
Share a commentWhat happens when practical choices lead to spiritual disaster? In Ruth 1:1-5, Elimelech moves his family from Bethlehem to Moab, seeking relief from famine. What begins as a temporary solution turns into a decade-long stay, two marriages outside the faith, and ultimately, three graves in a foreign land.This episode explores the dangers of compromise, the slow drift away from God, and the grace that calls us back. Learn how little decisions—justified in the moment—can lead to long-term consequences. But also discover the hope that even when you’ve strayed far from God, it’s never too late to return.Join this compelling study and see how God works in unexpected ways to redeem broken stories. If you’ve ever felt the pull of compromise or wondered if it’s too late to turn back, this episode will encourage and challenge you. Listen now and take the first step toward renewal.Stephen Davey's newest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
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Share a comment What happens when practical choices lead to spiritual disaster? In Ruth 1:1-5, Elimelech moves his family from Bethlehem to Moab, seeking relief from famine. What begins as a temporary solution turns into a decade-long stay, two marriages outside the faith, and ultimately, three graves in a foreign land. This episode explores the dangers of compromise, the slow drift away from God, and the grace that calls us back. Learn how little decisions—justified in the moment—can lead t...
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