Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

Finding the Love You Want | The Book of Ruth | Part 2

Aug 13, 2023

This podcast explores the challenges of dating and marriage as a follower of Jesus in today's culture. It discusses the decline in marriage rates, rise of single men, and struggles in marriages. It highlights leaving negative situations and seeking God's blessings. The qualities of Ruth and Boaz are emphasized, focusing on sacrifice, hard work, honor, and prayer in relationships. Trusting in God and embracing a fresh start is encouraged, and the importance of forgiveness and salvation is discussed.

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Understanding the changing cultural views on marriage and navigating them while seeking a relationship that honors God.

Using the story of Ruth and Boaz as a guide, emphasizing the qualities of faithfulness, loyalty, integrity, honor, protection, provision, and prayer in finding love.

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In this podcast episode, the speaker explores the challenges of dating and marriage for committed followers of Jesus in today's culture. He highlights the complications and changing views on marriage. The speaker emphasizes the need for a different approach to relationships and marriage that honors God. The podcast examines the story of Ruth and Boaz from the Bible as a model for finding love that aligns with God's values and purposes.

Introduction

2min

Changing Views on Marriage and Finding Love

3min

Leaving Moab and Embracing Bethlehem

15min

The Qualities of Ruth and Boaz

10min

Trusting in God and Embracing a New Chapter

2min

Finding Forgiveness and Salvation

3min

Do you wonder why relationships are so complicated? How can you find the love you really want? We’re talking about it in this message.

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We often define our lives by the big moments. But most of our lives consist of ordinary chapters. They may not feel significant, but ultimately end up changing everything. In our new series, The Book of Ruth, we'll discover the hidden beauty of life’s small moments.

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