by Sami | Jan 27, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!”Genesis 45:24 Why do we find it so easy to complain, even after receiving a blessing… Devotion Day 27: Don’t Quarrel It’s hard to imagine how...
by Sami | Jan 26, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith, Faith in Action
When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you just keep looking at each other?”Genesis 42:1 (NIV) Stop standing around and do something about your situation… Devotion Day 26: Stop Standing Around It’s easy to have a...
by Sami | Jan 25, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did – Gen 39:2 NLT What would you do if you knew everything you did would prosper… Day 25 Devotion: Success in Everything Twice in Genesis 39, we read how everything Joseph did prospered, first in...
by Sami | Jan 24, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age…Genesis 37:3 Is it really that uncommon to feel ‘singled out’… Day 24 Devotion: Singled Out It seems that from the time Joseph was born, he...
by Sami | Jan 23, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” – Gen 32:26b Sometimes the most difficult of circumstances bring the greatest blessing… Devotion Day 23: Wrestling with God While none of us like to suffer, I find that’s when we truly...
by Sami | Jan 22, 2020 | Bible Reading Plan, Devotions, Faith
“May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.”Genesis 31:50b The Mizpah emotional bond is strong… Devotion Day 22: The Mizpah Emotional Bond Growing up half Jewish, I always pay particular interest to ways my Jewish...