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Many of us feel passionate about church or family traditions. Years ago my family changed one of its Christmas traditions. Family members were very vocal about what we left out of...
Read MoreFortunately for Joseph’s brothers, Joseph has experienced a change of heart as the familial bonds of love rekindle within him. He begins to heal from the trauma of having been separated...
Read MoreFamily unity is fragile. Harsh words spoken in the heat of anger too easily wound and estrange individuals from their families. Unity breaks down temporarily, if not permanently. The Bible records...
Read MoreOur psalmist begins by celebrating family unity, declaring unity as good and pleasant. The image of oil signals God’s favor, for oil was used to consecrate and bless. God intends that...
Read MoreFortunately for Joseph’s brothers, Joseph has experienced a change of heart as the familial bonds of love rekindle within him. He begins to heal from the trauma of having been separated...
Read MoreThe day of reckoning has arrived. Joseph comes face-to-face with the brothers who had betrayed him. When they met for the first time in years, his brothers did not recognize Joseph;...
Read MoreWe close this week by reading one of the most beautiful yet practical calls to evangelism in the Bible. Paul has just explained his concept of salvation, but he understands that...
Read MoreWhen it comes to the inconsequential, we can easily admit that we’re wrong. For example, I am comfortable saying I was wrong to think guacamole tasted bad just because it looked...
Read MoreDiscomfort in life can come from many sources—natural consequences, other people, broken systems, and even God. However, sometimes we bring the discomfort on ourselves. “Lord, if it is you, command me...
Read MoreI am guilty of overlooking small details in familiar stories like Jesus walking on water, but recently a single word jumped out: Jesus made the disciples get in the boat and...
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