Joseph was the cherished son of Jacob, the firstborn of Rachel, Jacob’s beloved wife. Unlike his ten older brothers, Joseph enjoyed a special place in his father’s heart, a position that shaped his early years and sowed seeds of jealousy among his siblings. Joseph’s childhood was marked by vivid dreams, dreams where sheaves of grain,…
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We have all been offended – sometimes on a daily basis! We are called to forgive. But forgiveness is sometimes exceedingly difficult. When the hurt is deep, forgiveness is a challenge. What if we don’t forgive? An unforgiving spirit is deadly. When we fail to forgive, we become bitter and angry. It effects all our…
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Spiritual recovery is necessary because we are human. There is nothing that says we must sin. The Bible explicitly tells us that for every temptation there is a way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). It also tells us that when we follow Jesus we don’t continue to sin. However, because we are weak or immature sometimes…
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How can a relationship that is damaged be reconciled? Is it possible? I believe it is, nearly all the time. However, there are extreme cases such as abuse within a family that reconciliation will be extremely difficult or even impossible unless the offender accepts the responsibility and consequences for their actions, even if those consequences…
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