A poem once declared “I’d rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are, because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star.” The story of Joseph tells of God’s desire to make “could-be” of all His followers.
Life can be troubling and even scary sometimes. There will be times that we just don’t believe anybody is going to be there for us… or that anybody cares. But the Bible says there IS someone who is there and cares. Do you know why that matters?
Sibling rivalry starts with one person feeling they’ve been slighted. They deserved to be treated better. And expect this kind of rivalry in children – it’s when we become adults that this desire to “be the star” can destroy families, churches and relationships.
Over 100 times in the Gospels, Jesus spoke of our God as a Father. What does this idea of God being our Father mean to us, and what difference would that make for our lives?
God said it was not good for the man to be alone, and yet too many people are more isolated than ever. Using a clip from the popular TV series “This is Us” we address the question of “How can we witness to others?”
We have 2 advantages over non-Christians. Because of God’s blessings in our lives, we are better off than many in this world, but we must be careful not to see ourselves as being “better” than others.
Jesus stressed the importance of laying a good foundation for your life. But WHY should I be concerned with my life’s foundation, and HOW can I make sure I’ve laid the right foundation?
I want to be Jesus’ teacher’s pet. I want to be His favorite pupil. This passage gives us the key to pleasing Jesus and becoming more like Him in my life. (Spoiler alert – it has to do with how I treat people I don’t like)
Daniel and his friends were able to stand without compromise in a hostile environment. How were they able to do so and what lessons can we apply today?