1. Ruth and Naomi: Ruin (Ruth 1)

This week we walk with Naomi as she experiences the terrible loss of her husband and sons. By the end of the first chapter of the Book of Ruth, the situation seems hopeless. Naomi, by her own admission, is “empty.” Like her, we will experience times of suffering that lead to emptiness. Disappointment is guaranteed in this life. What can we learn from Naomi’s example as we deal with our own disappointments?