So i read Ruth today....that's probably the onli narrative book in the OT that i know realli well. :P sign that i should read OT more often. :P yes yes, all in due time.

so it's interesting how all the ppl's names meant something in hebrew.....like Naomi means "pleasant", and Ruth means "friendship", etc....but y would someone name babies Mahlon and Chilion (meaning "sick" and pining", respectively)? i dun get it. :P i certainly wouldn't want a name like that. but some of them r cool, like Elimelech means "my God is king", and Boaz means "in him is strength". see, those are so much cooler. ;) maybee when i have kids, i'll secretly give them hebrew or greek names for fun. heh. =D Faithfi sez karis is greek for "grace"....how cool. :)

but Ruth is the ultimate example of the Proverbs 31 wife/woman. just some of the similarities (from MacAuthur study bible):
1) devoted to her family
2) diligent in her labor/work
3) dedicated to godly speech
3) dependent on God
4) discreet with men
5) delivering blessings

conclusion: I think there isn't one area in which i don't need improvement in. :)