Genesis 41:15-16

The life of Joseph is one of the most amazing stories in the Bible. It displays the faithfulness of God that causes him to experience great victory after going through some of the most painful and difficult times in his life. Through rejection, betrayal, false accusation, bondage and despair, Joseph rose from the ashes of yesterday and walked into the divine destiny that God had for him.

Excellence. We all want it. We want to be viewed as capable. We want to be recognized for our work. But what does excellence really take? Joseph’s story shows us how to work with God as the source of excellence, in both good times and bad.

Most of us will spend about 50 percent of our adult life at work. We want to know our work has meaning – that our work matters. But stress, demands and adversity can cause us to see work as hard – something to get through. This reading plan will help you recognize the power you have to choose a positive meaning for your work that is rooted in faith. 

Help your children understand the value and purpose of money. This plans will give you practical talking points about work, saving, giving and spending. We know families are busy, so we've written these in four parts to allow you to share one a week at the dinner table.