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Joseph the Grinder

Posted on October 4, 2015 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

In reading about Joseph in Matthew 1 this morning, the term “grinder” is what came to mind. Joseph could be counted on to do the right thing.

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After two whole years . . .

Posted on December 14, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre 6 Comments

Do you think that Joseph struggled with self pity during that time? Do you think that he questioned himself and his God while lingering in prison? Do you think that Joseph whined to God occasionally? Joseph had gone from favorite son to prisoner through no fault of his own.

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An ordinary guy involved in extraordinary things

Posted on May 30, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Joseph as an ordinary guy. Because he did the right thing, he was used by God to accomplish something extraordinary. We have the same opportunity be used by God.

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What Joseph teaches me about Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Genesis 41 records the story of how how Joseph responded when he was presented to Pharaoh. Even though Joseph was sold out by his brothers and falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, even though he spent years in slavery and prison, even though he had good reason to think that God had abandoned him, Joseph wastes […]

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Genesis 50:20 – The Proper Understanding of Evil

Posted on September 10, 2010 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

Joseph learned that even though his brothers were evil toward him, God remained in control and even the evil coudl be used by God for good.

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