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John Hargett ● Genesis 42:21 |
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It was the 1980s when I first sat down and read the book of Genesis completely. As a young follower of Christ it was interesting to see a bit more of what I had heard only parts of. However, being the first full read, it still was only a surface understanding. But the story of Joseph stood out a bit since my middle name is Joseph. As the decades went on, it became clear to me that often what we read in the Bible are stories of things that we experience in a milder format. When Paul writes the “I am talking like a madman” passage in 2nd Corinthians 11, which is literally “beside myself”, I suggest it is there to allow us to know that in the Lord’s grace, we will not have to endure such extremes. The extremes, both lows and highs, of Joseph I have not experienced, but I have tasted so much of milder versions. There are numerous cases where I have expressed to my Christian brothers that what is happening is wrong, and more often than not simply theft. It has caused me to be shunned and repeatedly fired. My followup has often been decisively wrong, but again there is Paul’s model of being the chief of sinners and I claim to be his deputy. There is little evidence from those who I am pursing reconciliation with that they will respond to my requests. As of July 21, 2021 there hasn’t been a single response to 3 months of daily postcards. Nor is there any response to now over 1,200 voicemails to my kids. The postcards and voicemails are online. Then there is Genesis 45 where we read “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” For me my desire is to say face-to-face to my young kids, “I am your dad! I’m still alive.” So what is my wife’s response? She goes to the state to get a restraining ordered. I think often of holding my 8 month old son Zadok on my chest asleep. Then taking him to a van with the other kids for my wife and kids to spend the day with friends. That was 9 years ago and I haven’t seen my young kids since. This is what reminds me of Genesis 42:21. Then they said to one another, “In truth we are guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us and we did not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” Do you think I will stop pursuing a reconciled family? NOT A CHANCE! My love for my wife and kids is as strong as ever. I will not turn from my wife. My kids are familiar with my often repeated line “my home is your home, I will never cast you out.” That stands. There is distress in my soul. Will anyone listen? |
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Keeping the Promise ● A postcard is sent every day in unmitigated hope |
Genesis 42:21 ► “when he begged us” |
Friday, July 16, 2021 Jim Cross ● Genesis 42:21 |
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Chris Bitterman ● Genesis 42:21 |
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Render Caines ● Genesis 42:21 |
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Meadowview ● Genesis 42:21 |
Thursday, July 22, 2021 Covenant Presbyterian ● Genesis 42:21 |
Friday, July 23, 2021 George Sayour ● Genesis 42:21 |
Saturday, July 24, 2021 Jesse King ● Genesis 42:21 |
Monday, July 26, 2021 Rob Spaugh ● Genesis 42:21 |
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Eddie Swicegood ● Genesis 42:21 |
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Roger Wheeler ● Genesis 42:21 |
Thursday, July 29, 2021 John Hargett ● Genesis 42:21 |
Saturday, July 31, 2021 Andy Clemmer ● Genesis 42:21 |
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Richard Jones ● Genesis 42:21 |
Thursday, August 5, 2021 Ken Kuhn ● Genesis 42:21 |
Friday, August 6, 2021 Taylor Howsmon ● Genesis 42:21 |
Monday, August 9, 2021 Lindegren ● Genesis 42:21 |
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Chris Bitterman ● All Hail the Whistleblower |
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Tim Phelps ● Genesis 42:21 |
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Recent Voicemails |
1Co 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things. |
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Saturday, August 16, 2008 Keeping the Promise |
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020 The Creation Story – Slightly Embellished by a Man in Love |
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Saturday, March 20, 2021 Draft of “The Bible is true and the institutional church is a fraud” |
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