We have many decisions we have to make in our lives.  But, how do we know what God would have us do?  How can we know that we are hearing from Him?

Are you really a Christian?  Many people claim to be followers of Jesus Christ, but they don't follow it up with how they live their lives.  What's more, they don't even seem to care what Scripture says about how they live their lives.

So, here's the question.  Can you really say you are following someone, if you don't follow?

The movie "A Christmas Story" is a cherished story of a young boy's quest for the perfect Christmas gift; the Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. 

And the movie became an instant classic, often religiously watched in countless houses during the Christmas season.

But what is it about the movie that is so compelling?  I suggest that there is a hidden sense of connection that many of us have to Ralphie.

In this episode of Firm Foundations we continue looking at the life of Joseph as a foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus.  And here we consider the salvation from starvation offered by Joseph, and the salvation from sin offered by our Lord Jesus Christ.

This short 12 minute episode is "Just the Word" of God on the topic of abortion.

There are a number of parallels between the life of Joseph and that of Jesus.  This week we look at the ascension of them both.

The story of Joseph in Genesis is a wonderful foreshadowing of the life of Christ.  Both were preferred by their Fathers, both were hated by their brothers, both were falsely accused, both were tempted without giving in to temptation, both were exalted to the throne.

The story of Joseph in the book of Genesis is the best foreshadowing of Christ in all of Scripture.

Jacob learns trust.

Jacob had to learn how to put his full trust in God.