In the story of Ruth, the nearest relative of Ruth’s dead husband was unwilling to marry her which allowed Boaz, a more distant relative to marry her instead. This unusual process is referred to ...

It seems like no coincidence, then, that we read Esther and Ruth at the beginning and end of this period in the year.

Ruth: I just picked up the left-over grain from the harvest. I was thankful that they let me. Naomi: She worked so hard, she caught the eye of one of my late husband’s relatives - Boaz!

They also deliver babies! Boaz Fire and Rescue is celebrating the birth of Valley Ruth Ferguson. On February 18th, Maddie Ferguson was 40 weeks pregnant and experiencing some mild contractions.

(WAFF) - Firefighters in Boaz seem to do more than just fight fires. They also deliver babies! Boaz Fire and Rescue is celebrating the birth of Valley Ruth Ferguson. On February 18th, Maddie Ferguson ...