Tag: Joseph

Unexpected Grace

“A good man obtains favor from the lord.” Proverbs 12:2 NIV “Favor happens when nothing you have done entitles you to receive what you need.” My thoughts today are about “unexpected grace.” “Could I ask you a favor?” Ever ask someone to do something for you, though you had no […]

Continue Reading

Shared Blessings

“The Lord blessed . . the household because of Joseph.” Genesis 39:5 NIV “Intentionally place yourself in the path of God’s shared blessings.” My thoughts today are about “shared blessings.” Have you noticed that there are people that others just want to be around? There seems a magnetism of ability […]

Continue Reading

High Standards

“The Lord tested Joseph’s character.”  Psalm 105:19 NLT “Some things in life remain non-negotiable, regardless of the moment’s circumstance.” My thoughts today are about “high standards.” Some one has said, ”Character is what you are when no one else is looking.” When some people are in a situation where they feel […]

Continue Reading

Countenance

“Joseph . . looked . . and saw that they were sad.” Genesis 40:6 NKJV “A clear conscience makes a clear countenance, a troubled soul a clouded one.” My thoughts today are about the “countenance.” Your countenance is far more than just your physical appearance. Ever notice how something as […]

Continue Reading

The Power of Friendship

“Two can accomplish more.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 TLB “Life is better when it can be shared.” My thoughts today are about “the power of friendship.” A friend is a special and precious thing. Life is better when it can be shared. Your problems and struggles are halved, and your joys and […]

Continue Reading