Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt looking for food. Joseph forgave them and reunited with his family.
TALK ABOUT IT
Is it easy to forgive the people who make you sad? No, but we can do it! Remind your child that they can talk to God when someone makes them mad or hurts their feelings.
Elementary School
Ask your child: Why do you think it matters that we are responsible with our words?
Ask your parent: When you were growing up, did anyone ever say something hurtful to you? How did it make you feel?
Middle School
THIS WEEK IN TransitBottom Line: When you have guardrails in place, they allow for some room before things get really dangerous.
Talk about it: Have you ever had strong feelings for someone that you really, really liked? When you had those feelings, did you just want to be friends with them or were you hoping that they liked you too? If you were hoping that they liked you too, why wasn’t it enough for you to just be friends?
High School
THIS WEEK AT INSIDE OUT
Bottom Line: When thinking about your life, know that God wants you to live with purpose.