Ruth tells her story from her childhood in Moab to her happy marriage to Boaz in the Israelite town of Bethlehem.
My name is Ruth. I grew up in the land of Moab, dreaming about a happy future with a handsome husband and a sweet baby.
The last thing I ever wanted to do was move to Israel and become an Israelite!
That’s what I thought when I was 12.
A few years later, I met Mahlon. He was pretty dreamy to look at, but he was from the Israelite town of Bethlehem.
When my father arranged for me to marry Mahlon, I cried - a little bit. Not because I was going to marry Mahlon, but because I was afraid I would have to live in Israel someday.
Sure enough, the day came when I packed my belongings and began the journey to Israel. I didn’t have to go. But I suddenly realized I wanted to go.
If you’re wondering why I changed my mind, please buy my book and read my story.
