Joanne B. Holstein is a Becker Bible Studies teacher and author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Master of Science degree in Psychology/Christian Counseling with honors from Liberty University. She is well-known as a counselor to Christian faithful who are struggling with tremendous burden in these difficult times. She is a leading authority on the history of development of the Christian churches and the practices and beliefs of world religions and cults.
Ruth was from Moab, east of the Jordan; Naomi was from Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem. Ruth remained compassionate, loyal, brave, faithful, and a virtuous woman, trusting, and was blessed by the LORD God.
There is no name for this woman with the issue of blood. Her faith and trust in the healing powers of Jesus is astonishing. We can use this unnamed woman as an example of faith and trust in our lives.
Difference between men and women need to be address because it is important in the communication process. When couples learn these are normal differences they can then begin to accept each other rather than an attempt to change each other.