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God’s Purposes

When circumstances get you down, when people hurt or take advantage of you, look to the Lord and his amazing ways.  Look for a hidden purpose.  Wait in hope and look for the good that God intends to bring from your situation. Continue reading

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Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)

Joseph proved faithful through incredibly difficult and unjust circumstances. He continued to trust when things seemed hopeless. He refused the temptation to allow bitterness to poison his spirit (despite the injustice, rejection and betrayal he suffered). When God exalted and used him, he proved humble and trustworthy–and he exalted and magnified the Lord. Continue reading

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Resist (Jan 19)

Instead of giving in to the passion of the moment, he looked at the situation rationally and righteously. His split second decision made the difference between falling into sin and standing strong as a righteous man. Continue reading

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Resist (Jan 19)

January 19 Resist Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 11:1-7 | Genesis 39:1-41:16 | Matthew 12:46-13:23 | Proverbs 3:33-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 39:1-41:16 “Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and … Continue reading

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The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)

January 22 The Forgiving Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 14:1-7 | Genesis 44:1 – 45:28 | Matthew 14:13-36 | Proverbs 4:11-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1-45:28 “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for … Continue reading

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Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)

January 20 Can We Find Anyone Like This? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 12:1-8| Genesis 41:17 – 42:17| Matthew 13:24-26| Proverbs 4:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17 – 42:17 “So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one … Continue reading

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Resist (Jan 19)

January 19 Resist Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 11:1-7 | Genesis 39:1-41:16 | Matthew 12:46-13:23 | Proverbs 3:33-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 39:1-41:16 “Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and … Continue reading

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The Blessing (Jan 24)

January 24 The Blessing Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 16:1-6 | Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 | Matthew 15:29-16:12 | Proverbs 4:20-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 48:1 – 49:33 “Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh…” (Genesis 47:8, 10 NIV) “Bring them to me so … Continue reading

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The Forgiving Heart (Jan 22)

January 22 The Forgiving Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 14:1-7 | Genesis 44:1 – 45:28 | Matthew 14:13-36 | Proverbs 4:11-13 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1-45:28 “And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for … Continue reading

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Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)

January 20 Can We Find Anyone Like This? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 12:1-8| Genesis 41:17 – 42:17| Matthew 13:24-26| Proverbs 4:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17 – 42:17 “So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one … Continue reading

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