Discover practical ways to be a Joseph with our free lesson “Finding the Courage to Encourage” “He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; and he sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.” (Psalm 105:16-17) Famines come in many forms. We hear of the starving children [...]

“But after he had considered [divorcing Mary quietly], an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’” (Matthew 1:20) “When Joseph woke up, he did [...]

“All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 Recently, we attended a drama presentation of the story of Joseph and his family. The Bible story became alive to me as I witnessed one of the greatest stories of reconciliation. God prepares [...]

Are you waiting on God for something? Let us pray for you. “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God.” (Genesis 45:8) The story of Joseph reads like a string of good news, bad news scenarios. (You can read the whole story in Genesis chapters 37-50) Joseph, the favored son of [...]

Can we pray for you today? “With God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) When we are going through a trial it’s hard to imagine how things will get better. God wants us to depend on Him in every trial we face. When we can’t, God can. Because God loves us as dearly loved children, [...]

Read Genesis 39  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2039&version=49; **Keep thinking about God and serving Him instead of dwelling on your trials. To help you do this, check this out.  http://marriageuncensoredtalk.com/love_busters/annoying_habits/ Every believer will fail occasionally in his or her faith. When that happens, how do we keep doubts to a minimum? The key is to remain focused on God so [...]

Please open your Bible and read: (Genesis 39:1-23) The life of Joseph teaches important principles about challenging times. Difficulties will continue until God’s purpose is accomplished. In Joseph’s case, God’s plan was to prepare him to rescue his family as well as the nation of Egypt from famine. In order to ready Joseph for a [...]

Are you walking a hard road today? Come talk to a mentor. “…but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26b) When we are going through a trial it’s hard to imagine how things will get better. God wants us to depend on Him in every trial we face. When we can’t, God can. God [...]

Have you been hurt in the church? Here are five steps to start the healing process. “So Joseph said to his brothers, ‘Come near to me, please.’ And they came near. And he said, ‘I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because [...]

Thinking negative thoughts? Talk to us. “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ”  (2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV). Years ago I woke up to the life changing truth that “as a man thinketh, so he becometh” [...]