Stepping out in faith…
Here I am with the last entry on our journey through Joseph’s story. I hope you’ve been able to learn something that you didn’t consider before in this series. I find it very educational to dig into these sermons as I consider the words of my pastor. First of all, Life’s Not Fair. God never …
If you’re just now joining to read this series on the life of Joseph, you might want to start at the beginning. We are at the point in our story where Joseph can hide his identity no longer. (Refer to Genesis 45:1-15) He reveals to his brothers that he is Joseph, whom they sold into …
We’re still in our Dysfunctional Family Series centered around the family of Jacob. Our focus has been on Joseph who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. We’ve talked about how Jacob’s favoritism of Joseph over the rest of his brothers fed the dysfunctionalism. I think all families have some type of dysfunction that …
We’re in a tumultuous period of time in our current political climate. But, here’s something as believers that we need to keep in mind. First of all, we must make a noble commitment to peace. Our language must be seasoned with peace. Fighting disputes with hatred doesn’t bode well with our relationship with God. Secondly, …
We always need to be ready for the opportunities God puts before us. Joseph has been in prison in a foreign land. Despite that, he doesn’t despair, instead, his relationship with God has grown. The cupbearer and the baker have had dreams that they don’t understand. Joseph interprets them and they come true. Read last …
Genesis 39 Joseph’s brothers went on with their lives it seems without much thought of what happened to him. But God was with Joseph and had not forgotten him. Joseph was bought by Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials. Potiphar quickly realized that he was blessed as long as Joseph was in his house. God blessed …
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My pastor is a lot better at coming up with titles than I am, so I’m going to borrow his! There really is a connection to them, but for now… We’re in the book of Genesis 37:12-36. Many of you have probably heard about Jacob’s family. The 12 tribes of Israel are named after them. …
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Every family is dysfunctional is some way, but we can find a way to transform this unit into a cohesive group. But it requires us to be transparent, which isn’t always easy. There’s no such thing as a perfect family. Divorce is and has been around 50% for many years. Parents find plenty of ways …
I know that 2022 may have been filled with rocky times. But, take some time to reflect on what 2022 brought you in the way of goodness, lessons, growth, and yes, blessings. Let’s not throw away the good because of some rough times. Treasure up these things and ponder them in your heart. But Mary …
Yes, we spend a lot of time dreaming about the plans we have for our future. But sometimes God has a different plan. 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 …
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