Tag: Joseph

Success and Failure

“The Lord was with [Joseph] and gave him success in everything he did.” Genesis 39:3 NIV Success is found in your capacity to appreciate its blessings fully and honor God humbly. My thoughts and comments today are about “success and failure.” There is a lot of confusion about this idea […]

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Underappreciated

“God . . will not forget how hard you have worked for Him.” Hebrews 6:10 NLT. Anything done for another’s good will be neither unnoticed nor unrewarded by God. Ever felt underappreciated? Most of us have. Spouses and parents often do, but friendships and social relationships can also result in […]

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Thankfulness

“Oh, that men would give thanks to God for His goodness.” Psalm 107:8 NKJV. Even the misfortune of circumstance or mistreatment of others is redeemed in God’s hands. Much more good fills one’s life than bad, though it doesn’t always feel that way in a particular moment. Occasionally, the good […]

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A Christmas Change

Christmas as a heart experience is forever. “When the angels had gone away into Heaven . .” Luke 2:15 NKJV. The wait for Christmas seems interminable. Then each day grows busier and busier with preparations until the day arrives. The family and friends gather; the dinner is served and enjoyed; […]

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A Christmas Truth

Character and obedience always matter first to God. “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, being a just man . .” Matthew 1:19 NKJV. Joseph is little noticed and under-appreciated in the Christmas drama. Yet God chose Joseph just as carefully as Mary. The Bible says that God saw, “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, was a […]

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