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Empty Stomachs, Empty Arms – Part 2 of 3

June 10, 2025

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Family and community mean much more when tough times come. The book of Ruth reveals how God works through relationships, bringing redemption through unlikely people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers two lessons for us about the value of family and community. In the day of calamity, we can’t isolate.

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