Why is the road sometimes rocky?

Have you ever sat down for a few minutes with the TV off, no computes, no phone in your hand and really thought about the last year of your life? Or maybe the last 5, or 10 .... ?? I meander back in my memories sometimes and think "why in the world did this happen, why did I do this, why did I try this or not try that?" We were looking at some old pictures last week and laughing at how silly we looked, but it also reminded us of how far we've come, how blessed we truly are. Nothing ever seems easy or just right or smooth. But there is a reason. Only now can I see that it was exactly those times that built the foundation that is my life today. As they say, calm seas makes for a poor sailor.

Genesis has been a whirlwind. It seems like it almost never calms down. And the next few chapters (37, 39, 40 ...) are no exception. Joseph is beginning to feel out of place, struggle after struggle. And then there chapter 38 that seems so out of place. Why even give us this? Why do we need it? What is it telling us?

See ya tomorrow and don't be late ... I know something you don't !!