Joseph stopped in his tracks as he walked through the jail. Ahmed and Rashad were sitting in their cell. Joseph backed up. “Shouldn’t you two be in the kitchen fixing breakfast?” Then he saw them both staring at the floor. “What happened to you guys? You both look like you just lost your best friend.”… Continue reading GODLY INTERPRETATIONS
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A NEW OPPORTUNITY
“Potiphar, I wasn’t expecting you..are we having a surprise inspection this evening?” The jail keeper straightened the papers on his desk. Potiphar held his left hand in front of him. His right hand grasped Joseph’s upper arm band. “Don’t worry. I wish this was an inspection. I have your newest inmate. This is Joseph.” “Joseph…Is… Continue reading A NEW OPPORTUNITY
Are you “over-Christmas-ed” yet?
Okay, a show of hands, who feels overwhelmed by all that’s involved with Christmas in the 21st century already? Last year I took advantage of some discount incentives that were sent to me voluntarily from the store across the street from my apartment. I walked over shortly after they opened on Thanksgiving day and found… Continue reading Are you “over-Christmas-ed” yet?
A TEMPTING TEST
“Oh, Joseph…” The hairs on Joseph’s neck stood erect. He glanced up from the notes laid out in front of him. Potiphar’s wife, Nephry is the name she preferred, stood in the doorway. The sheer gown she wore exposed more than Joseph planned on seeing. He looked at the gardener who was working details with… Continue reading A TEMPTING TEST
Oh Come All Ye Stressed Out
I hope you’re not one of those people too caught up in the frenzy of shopping just to please others. If you are I hope my tongue-in-cheek version of an old carol will let you see the futility of trying to find happiness in the wrong thing. Join me in this adventure to find the… Continue reading Oh Come All Ye Stressed Out
A NEW LANGUAGE
Joseph was taken directly to the gardener when they entered Potiphar’s home. The gardener looked at him. “Do you speak Egyptian?” Joseph stood quietly. The gardener looked at the men who brought him in. “Do we know where he’s from?” “He’s a Hebrew from Canaan.” “Canaan, that’s closer than most of the slaves we get… Continue reading A NEW LANGUAGE
Thank You, God…but…
Thank You , God, for the place where I sleep I’m sorry I don’t have more time for upkeep The neighborhood’s safe, the people are great I seldom wake up from a noise that they make The store is next door, it’s not far to work From my front porch I can see my church… Continue reading Thank You, God…but…
A FOREIGN LAND
Joseph hopped off the camel at the request of his captors. A crowd was forming around them. Items were removed from other camels and set out for inspection. Money was exchanged as Joseph watched. A prominent-looking man approached his captors. “Have you any slaves this trip?” They walked up to Joseph. “I have this fine… Continue reading A FOREIGN LAND
An unofficial mid-month newsletter
Hey Y’all. If your life is anywhere as crazy-hectic-on-steroids as mine you probably won’t even have time to open this email, let alone click through to read what I’m typing for you. But, I’m going to put this out there anyway just so I can sleep better. Since I didn’t fit a monthly newsletter in… Continue reading An unofficial mid-month newsletter
THE BROTHERS’ COMTEMPT
Israel limped over to his favorite chair and sat down. “Joseph. I have a job for you.” Joseph left Benjamin and came to their father. “What is it, Abba?” Israel placed his hand on Joseph’s shoulder. “Your brothers have taken the sheep to Shechem. I’d like for you to check on them for me. I… Continue reading THE BROTHERS’ COMTEMPT