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Not So Deep Thoughts 1-18-12Genesis 43, 44 and 45Well I am back.  Had a great time at the Scott Dawson Strength to Stand Conference the weekend.As I read I read today’s chapters I am struck by the image of a whiny, spoiled-rotten brat of a kid named Joseph.  He was a definite, “Hey! Look at me!” kind of kid.  It just goes to show that the “all about me” movement started a long time ago.  Here he has the fancy coat and is the favorite.  Bet he didn’t have to work too hard.  He was telling his…See More

Bible Reading Thoughts 1-12-12Genesis 29, 30 and Matthew 9Jesus hung out with ordinary people.  He did not hang out with the “holy” people; he hung out with the “hurting” people.  He knew people were going to judge him by the people he hung out with.  He also knew that people can change.  It was the people that had been knocked down and kicked around that had he most to gain by seeing that Jesus loved them enough to go to them and not wait for them to come to him.  He was intentional with whom…See More

Bible Reading Thoughts 1-11-12Genesis 27 and 28, Matthew 8Oh Esau, Esau, Esau.  You just don’t get it.  Yes, Jacob stole the blessing from you but you willingly gave away your birthright.  Yes, you were mad at Jacob but you cannot undo your past decisions or blame someone else for what you did.  And to make matters worse you saw that marrying a local girl would not please your father so that is exactly what you did. Make the people who care about you the most, angry.  Smart move on your part.…See More

Bible Reading Thoughts1-10-12Genesis 25 and 26I want it RIGHT NOW!!! We get caught up in the world of instant gratification. We want coffee, it can be ready in less than a minute. We want news, the internet is right there. We want an entire meal, pop it into the microwave and you are ready in mere minutes. No one wants to wait and savor the time and receive the reward that comes from waiting.The “I want it RIGHT NOW” mindset is not a new thing. Esau was overcome by the smell of the stew that…See More