I've been meditating on various parts of Joseph's story lately, and one of the new revelations I got from it is how every single season of trial Joseph encountered positioned him to fulfill His destiny. He had to be sold into slavery, serve in Potiphar’s house, be falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, and be thrown into prison, where he would meet the man who would eventually mention his name to Pharaoh. That encounter was essential for Joseph to become second in command in Egy

When life starts life-ing and we feel like we haven't caught a break in a long time, it can be hard to find things to be grateful for. Hard seasons can drain our energy and narrow our view until all we see are the problems in front of us. But even in the middle of our trials, God is always with us (Joshua 1:9). Think about how God provided for and took care of the Israelites while they wandered in the desert for 40 years. They didn't have Thanksgiving back then, but I bet eve

'Tis the season to give thaaanks!  And while we should be intentional about cultivating an attitude of gratitude all year round, the reality is, that we tend to get carried away by our day-to-day life, and days like Thanksgiving provide an opportunity for us to pause and really think about what we're grateful for. Journaling is an amazing tool to reflect and engage your thoughts and your memories, especially when you're writing in stream-of-consciousness form. When you  write

There’s something about hitting November that brings a strange mix of urgency and reflection. On the one hand, you might feel like there’s not enough time left to work on any of the things you wanted to tackle this year. And on the other hand, you might be feeling the pressure of the countdown to the new year, trying to get as much as you can done in the next two months. Regardless of where you stand right now, I believe that these journaling prompts will help you gain a sens