Resiliency & Perspective (Genesis 42)

MOTIVATE We live in a world of ready evaluation. We measure all sorts of areas but how do we measure healthy relationships? The challenge is that we have 3 levels of relationships: Many people stay basic in their relationships. And when crisis or conflict occur, the depth is revealed that they miss out on growth…

God’s design for tears

Genesis records Joseph weeping frequently in relating to his brothers (42:24; 43:30; 45:14–15; 50:17). What we see is that tears are not a design flaw but a divinely engineered means to reflect that we are alive and bear the image of God. Our human tears also reflect our Savior, who wept at the sight of…

Resilience & Service (Genesis 40-41)

MOTIVATE People often talk about creating a “bucket list”: activities they want to experience before they “kick the bucket” and leave this world. This may or not be a good practice in sharing dreams and setting goals, because the Christian will live forever. Therefore, our bucket list should revolve around matters that will count for…