As I read through the narrative of Joseph, I am amazed time and time again at God’s work in it. It gives me hope that God works in our lives just the same. Do you see God working in your life? I used to not see God at work in my life because I didn’t…
Author: Nick Meeder
Have you ever had a day that you didn’t feel like being at work? You wished that you could find your dream job and understand what your purpose is in life? I have had that lately. I work in an industry that pays well, and though I can do the work and seem to like…
I want you to understand that who you are today is because of the choices you’ve made in response to the events of your past. Too often, a bad experience from your past can skew the truth of your present, which in turn, will skew your view of present reality and future decisions. It is…
“The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master. His master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord caused all that he did to succeed in his hands” (Genesis 39:2-3, ESV). To some degree, people want some form of…
At the beginning of the story of Joseph, in Genesis 37, God gives Joseph two dreams. Now think with me for a moment, if you were 17 years old, what would you do if you had two dreams that very distinctly resembled your family bowing down to you? Do you think you’d keep it to…
How great do you believe God is? Is He big enough for you? I find myself chasing after small passions instead of God. Have you ever found yourself doing this? Is it because you think somehow your plan would be better than God’s? Everything I read in scripture points to God and His great and…
“Love people more than opinions. Anyone who loves his opinions more than he does his friends will defend his opinions and destroy his friends.” – John Maxwell How important are your opinions compared to your friendships?
On my commute to work, I was listening to the book of Psalms and came across this verse. It really jumped out at me. Psalm 90:12 ESV“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” What does this verse mean to you? When it says, “Number,” what is the…
Hi, my name is Nick Meeder. I’m a simple guy trying to live an extraordinary life in God’s story. Within His story, it has occurred to me that you and I are born into this world very innocent, impressionable, and growing in knowledge. At the start, the world is exciting, new childhood bonds of friendships…