Joseph was deeply loved by his father and marked by God with dreams of greatness. But that favor didn’t exempt him from pain. In fact, it seemed to attract it. His brothers’ hatred wasn't because he did anything wrong, it was because of the undeniable mark of destiny on his...

It was like clockwork. Hannah would go with her husband to worship and offer sacrifices to the Lord, and year after year her adversary would provoke her till she wept. Peninah, who had children, would harass Hannah, who had none, whenever she went up to the house of the Lord....

Naomi's story began with the loss of her husband, her sons, her home, and her sense of purpose. She returned to Bethlehem empty, calling herself "Mara," meaning bitter. But by the time we reach Ruth 4, we see the beautiful, redemptive thread of God's grace woven through her pain. Ruth’s...

While living in a foreign land, Naomi suffered the loss of her husband and both her sons. A husband’s affection and protection, children and grandchildren to love, a means of support, and provision for her old age – all gone. For a while Naomi did not feel pleasant, like her...

Have you ever felt disqualified from God’s plan because of failure, disappointment, or a hard season? Take heart, God’s call on your life is not based on your perfection but on His unchanging purpose. Peter knew what it was to fail. He was bold and passionate, quick to declare his...