Genesis 40 I’m sure at some point everyone has experienced a time in their life when a family member, friend, or even a co-worker has hurt them. Maybe it was a birthday party when you were younger, and your cousin blew out your candles before you could. Or maybe it was a friend who shared private information you had trusted them with on social media. In my case, it was my wedding day. A day that w...  Read More

Genesis 39 How many times have you heard “life isn’t fair?” I heard this over and over from my parents growing up! Growing up with 3 older brothers, I was told this a lot. This section of scripture can feel infuriating for us to read. Joseph was accused of taking advantage of Potiphar's wife; but it was actually the complete opposite! Joseph continued to hold his ground while Potiphar’s wife was p...  Read More

Genesis 37 I love the story of Joseph! I am also going through Joseph right now with our students on Wednesdays for Magnify. Joseph is an amazing example of God proving that He is always with us. The beginning of the story of Joseph starts here in Genesis 37 and it is an unfortunate story of envy and hatred. Joseph is the younger of many sons of Jacob. But because of the circumstance of his birth ...  Read More

Week 3Main Point and Overview:   One of the most powerful, life-giving stories you will ever read in God’s Word is the story of Joseph. No one has ever had to be as patient as Joseph with everything that he endured. Injustice after injustice after injustice did not keep him from faithfully serving the Lord, no matter what the circumstances. He is a model of Godly character for every Christian to e...  Read More

Ephesians 6:1-3 My wife Angela and I are a blended family. I met her kids at the ages of 5 and 7, and she met mine when he was 2. The first step of this relationship is easy because we are just establishing a report and have not yet focused on forming boundaries. Rules are a little loose and the focus tends to be on enjoying time together and showing love for one another. But this stage does not l...  Read More

Proverbs 1:8-9, 6:20-22 R E S P E C T find out what it means to the role of our children. The importance of our children to show and have respect towards their parents and others is just that important. We have all encountered kids who are not acting respectful and I bet that it caused you some frustration, maybe even anger. It is a natural thing we expect all humans to possess. The only problem i...  Read More