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Today, I finished reading “Stop Pretending” a poignant collection of poems using falling rhythms written by Sonya Sones. The book tells “what happened when my (Sonia’s) big sister went crazy” – how she, as a young girl, coped with the family’s miseries during the time of her sister’s confinement in a mental institution. It was fresh, easy to understand and relate to, and very similar to the style I use whenever I write poems. And I remember those times when I pored on Rod McKuen’s poems as means to understand my adolescent musings on feelings and relationships and friendships and loves – yes, love of many sorts.

Wow, this is the second book of the month!
Next in line, a novel by Alice Kuipers called
“Life on the Refrigerator Door”
(Notes Between a Mother and Daugher)

REFLECTIONS
Genesis 40-42

Divine Providence
Joseph’s story – whether historical vignette, myth, or real – is an inspiring note on how God’s hand moves. We go out everyday not knowing what is about to happen to us, but if we dignify our faith by means of our action, it is not too difficult to appreciate what God can do for us. The hurdles and obstacles are necessary tools to make us savor the fruits of our labor even more.

Joseph’s rise from a sold slave to governor of Egypt, at age 30, is a remarkable testimony of a believer’s allegiance to God. The handsome young man gifted with a supernatural gift to interpret dreams was handsomely paid for his unwavering faith.