Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Story of Joseph #41: Hidden Treasure

Joseph takes everything his brothers have, in exchange for everything they need. Likewise, salvation is the free gift that will cost me everything! And I’ll gladly, joyfully pay! From February 24, 2013

Sunday, February 17, 2013

The Story of Joseph #40: Selecting Simeon

When my strength and God’s Spirit disagree, I must surrender to His love and look to His cross. The cross is the ultimate demonstration of ultimate strength under ultimate control of Ultimate Love. From February 17, 2013

Sunday, February 10, 2013

The Story of Joseph #39: Reuben’s Rescue

It’s no coincidence that Joseph’s brothers see God’s hand, and confess their guilt, after Joseph responds, perhaps reluctantly, to please God. From February 10, 2013

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Joy Beyond Grief

We only find healthy joy beyond grief (the goal) by entering into grief with raw honesty (the process); but, we often hold back because it feels like unbelief (the obstacle). Guest speaker: Todd Cullop. From February 3, 2013

The Story of Joseph #38: The Black Space

Joseph is in a very dark place: God is speaking and directing, but Joseph is putting the Lord on hold, because he doesn’t want to do what he knows God wants him to do. From January 27, 2013

Sunday, January 20, 2013

The Story of Joseph #37: Spy vs. Spy

The battle has begun: it’s a grudge match with God, between Joseph’s lust for revenge and his need for reconciliation. From January 20, 2013

Sunday, January 13, 2013

The Story of Joseph #36: Deeply Ingrained

God knew that nothing short of a famine would get Joseph’s brothers to go to Egypt, confront their sin, repent, seek His will, and find their purpose. And all this goes for Joseph too, by the way. From January 13, 2013