"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." - Genesis 50:20    Joseph’s story is a powerful reminder of how God can take our deepest hurts and transform them into something extraordinary. After being sold into slavery by his own brothers, Joseph found himself in a pit of despair.  It would have been easy for hi...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20    People around you will be quick to tell you that your dreams can’t happen. They’ll point out the obstacles, the impossibilities, and the reasons why things just don’t add up. It’s easy to get discouraged when the world’s math doesn’t seem to work in your f...  Read More

"But the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up." - Jonah 1:4    When God calls you to something, it’s tempting to let fear hold you back. Maybe the task seems too big, too risky, or too far outside your comfort zone. You might be tempted to run, to avoid the calling, or even convince yourself that it’s not really f...  Read More

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28    We’ve been talking a lot about pursuing the dreams and purposes God has placed in your heart. For some, that idea is exciting. It sparks a sense of hope and motivation for what God can do through them.  But for others, it might bring a sense of guilt or f...  Read More

"They saw him from afar, and before he came near to them they conspired against him to kill him. They said to one another, ‘Here comes this dreamer.’" - Genesis 37:18-19   When God makes your dreams clear and calls you to a specific purpose, it’s natural to feel excited and motivated. You might assume everyone around you will share that excitement and cheer you on. But as the story of Joseph and h...  Read More

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19    When God calls you to His purpose, it’s easy to imagine the journey will be smooth, filled with success after success. But the reality is, no matter who you are or what God has called you to do, you will run into problems. There will be conflicts, challenges, and obstacles that seem...  Read More