We all love a good redemption story, but no one lives one out quite like Joseph in Genesis 42–50. His journey is messy, emotional, unfair, and honestly—hard to read at times. But woven through every chapter is a quiet truth: God was with Joseph. Not just in the palace. But in the pit, the prison, and the pain. Joseph’s circumstances changed constantly, but his character didn’t. He stayed grounded in integrity even when his surroundings were anything but stable. 1. The Dark Places Don’t Mean...

Life doesn’t always go the way we plan. You can love people deeply and still be betrayed. You can work hard and still be overlooked. You can pray and still find yourself in a season that feels anything but fair. That’s where Joseph found himself — a dreamer who ended up in a pit, a slave who became a prisoner, and a man whose good deeds were often met with rejection. Yet, Scripture repeats this beautiful truth again and again: “The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as...

This week on Girl, Read Your Bible , we’re taking a closer look at a powerful prayer from Jacob in Genesis 32:12  — a verse that captures what it means to cling to God’s promises when fear and uncertainty start to rise. “But you said, ‘I will surely make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand of the sea, which cannot be counted.’”  — Genesis 32:12 (NIV) Jacob prayed these words when he was facing one of the most terrifying moments of his life — meeting his brother Esau after...