Into a pit, out of a pit; sold to the merchants, sold as a slave – so far, Joseph has many reasons to be out of sorts. Instead, we see blessings from the Lord at work in his life outwardly and inwardly as he serves the house of Potiphar. Hummingbirds join our outdoor podcast today […]
Blessed Blessing | Genesis 39:1-6 Devotion Read More »
After reminiscing the fun had in podcasting, the kids get shaken pretty fast as the Tiny One details her theoretical idea of what to do if her siblings don’t play nice (!). But they are the only ones shaken, as Joseph must’ve been also, and both Jacob and Reuben tear their clothes in this section!
Sold for Shekels | Genesis 37:25-36 Read More »
From their hearts to their hands, the jealousy among Joseph’s brothers moved much like ours often does. They find an opportunity to harm Joseph, the Dreamer. How to deal with conflict inside? Peer pressure? We don’t masterfully cover all these things in our devotion time here, but worth the conversation! Music: Memory song for the
Thrown Away | Genesis 37:12-24 Devotion Read More »
Do you see where the battle is? It’s not a battle over MRI results or needing a good ACT score or college application acceptance, or job opening or skill recognition or pregnancy test response or particular retirement savings put away – none of these are crucial to peace of mind and living life untroubled. But
The Only Victory to Heaven | Acts 4:8-12 Read More »
Joseph has two dreams with meaning that cause double trouble. Perhaps if all involved had learned more humility by faith, these dreams could’ve been discussed differently. It takes a lot for a family to practice humility, love and trust. God help us! He has and he does. Music: Isaiah 43:11 as a song.
Double Dreamer – The Joseph Unit | Genesis 37:5-11 Devotion Read More »
Our new unit of Joseph begins, but it’s not all pretty. First, one child “remembers” that Joseph went into a lion’s den. Then, we actually read the sad family start to this account. But we end with the fresh air of a far greater love from our God!
Ruffled Feathers | Genesis 37:1-4 Devotion Read More »
Opening Prayer Dear Lord, thank you for your promise to always be with me. Help me be like Stephen, bravely speaking up for you even when others give me a hard time. Fill my students with faith and love for you, so that they also may boldly share your Word with others. Amen. This Sunday’s
5-10-2020 Sunday School for All: Faithful Stephen Read More »
Members of Living Savior, From day to day, it can be easy to set our minds on all the different challenges in front of us. Sometimes it feels relentless. All of these things can be incredibly distracting, and it’s so easy to put our focus on simply making it through the day, or to set
Giving Back to the One Who First Gave | Stewardship Encouragement 2020 Read More »