She opens her arms to the poor     and extends her hands to the needy. —Proverbs 31:20 A biblical example of someone who went out of her way to extend her hand to those who were in need is the Shunammite woman who helped the prophet, Elisha. A wealthy woman, she...

The LORD is gracious and compassionate,     slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all;     he has compassion on all he has made. — Psalm 145:8-9 Just as God is kind to all people, we also have to strive to be that way. I think many people find this...

Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping. — Genesis 45:14 This is the time to turn jealousy into empathy and judgment into compassion. We need to override petty disagreements with deep caring and respect. It’s...

How can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? No! Do not let me see the misery that would come on my father. — Genesis 44:34 Judah’s anguished plea revealed to Joseph that the bothers had learned from their past mistakes and would never abandon their...

Scripture: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10 Lesson: How do we get past the barriers of pride, fear, guilt, worry, and doubt that keep us from taking the next step forward on our recovery...

“I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph’s own hand will close your eyes.” — Genesis 46:4 When people go through tough times, they often feel abandoned by God. They wonder, “If God is with me, how could things possibly be...

Father, Son, Holy Spirit: Where are my roots? Are they in You? Yes, I will take heart, and my faith will grow. I will overflow in thankfulness in any circumstance, as I know You are in all situations. I will build my life on You, the Cornerstone. Amen.