A well-lived life begins with a well-worn Bible.
(7 min. devotion on Genesis 50:19-20)
Have you ever been wronged by someone? If so, you can probably relate to the story of Joseph. As I wrote in last week’s devotion, Joseph’s jealous brothers plotted his murder, threw him in an empty well and then sold him into slavery. Because of them, Joseph…
(8 min. devotion on Genesis 37:5-7)
“Your dreams will come true.” From childhood on, the movies teach us to expect this—and sometimes our dreams do come true. But as I read the story of Joseph this week, I was reminded of an even greater truth. God Himself has dreams—good plans—for us…
(7 min. devotion on Genesis 22:5)
Worship. We tend to think of it as something upbeat that begins and ends on a Sunday morning. But the first time the word “worship” is found in Scripture, it refers to something quite different…
As a reader, I love stories about characters who get thrust into difficult, changing circumstances and yet come out the other side better for it. It’s exciting to see a character’s beliefs tested, attributes developed and life goals realigned as they step outside their comfort zone and face new things. And yet…
(6 min. devotion on Genesis 2:2-3)
Work-life balance is a trending phrase these days—and with good reason. In our non-stop work cultures, so many people are hungry for margin and rest. No doubt, this is why countless new books on the subject are being published every year—each with its own particular formula for…
