Truth that Makes a Difference

Finding meaning in life, marriage, and faith

Genesis 48-49 – He knows us

August 31, 2017

In Genesis chapters 48-49, Jacob is nearing the end of his life and he gives a series of blessings/predictions about each of his children. Though some of these blessings and predictions … Read more

What A Two-Year Old Taught Me About Listening

August 31, 2017

I’ve been spending a lot of time with my two-year old granddaughter, and boy does this little girl loves to talk! She starts when she wakes up and doesn’t stop … Read more

Genesis 47 – Moving to Goshen

August 22, 2017

In Genesis chapter 47, Jacob and his family move to the land of Goshen. It shows the distinction given to Jacob and his family. While all around them experienced famine, they … Read more

Genesis 46 – The Power of Three Words

August 22, 2017

In Genesis chapter 46, the story of Joseph and his brothers starts moving toward a happy ending. Joseph, the second most powerful man in Egypt, has finally revealed himself to his … Read more

Genesis 45 – The Long and Winding Road

August 14, 2017

In Genesis chapter 45, we come to the end of a long and winding road. After all the years Joseph spent in slavery and in prison…after all those years his brothers … Read more

It’s Not How I Pictured it.

August 3, 2017

Many years ago, I was in Paris as part of a mission trip. While there, we had some free time and a group of us went to the Louvre.  The … Read more

Genesis 43-44 – A Change of Heart

July 25, 2017

In Genesis chapters 43-44, Joseph’s brothers still don’t recognize him, and Joseph continues to test them to see if they have changed. His brothers eventually come back to Egypt for … Read more

When You’re Not Getting What You Want in Marriage

July 23, 2017

As a pastoral counselor, I’m expected to draw on Scripture and good clinical practices in order to help couples improve their marriage. But the truth is, you can find great … Read more

Genesis 42 – Busted!

July 17, 2017

In Genesis chapter 42, There’s a great famine throughout the land. Joseph had wisely stored up food for just such a time, and Pharaoh puts him in charge of food distribution. … Read more

Genesis 41 – A Surprise Ending

July 17, 2017

Up to this point, Joseph has been wrongly treated and often forgotten. But by the end of Genesis chapter 41, there’s a surprise ending. Pharaoh frees Joseph from prison and makes … Read more