The G.I. Joe of Genesis: What God-Inspired Joseph Teaches Us About Dreams, Forgiveness, and Finishing Strong

Do you have what it takes to become a hero?

Though your definition may change through the years, you never outgrow the desire to find a genuine hero–and to become one yourself. The Bible presents many real, flawed, but heroic men and women whose lives continue to inspire and instruct us today. None stands above the incredible life of Joseph, whose unparalleled journey from favored son to slave to prime minister continues to offer valuable lessons for your own journey with God.

David Rutherford is the lead pastor at CrossCity Christian Church (formerly Northside Christian Church) in Fresno, California, where he has pastored for twenty-five years. He has a heart for bringing encouragement through the hope of God’s Word and the gospel of Christ. In this readable and relatable book, Pastor Rutherford offers insights into:

How to stay faithful to God when your dreams are hopelessly wrecked A plan to resist the strongest temptations and maintain your integrity The rewards of choosing humility and service over arrogance and privilege The pitfalls of success and how to weather the good times for God as well as the bad What Joseph’s life can teach us about revenge, forgiveness, and restoration

Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions and a suggested action step to help you apply the principles from Joseph’s life to your own.

Read The G.I. Joe of Genesis: What God-Inspired Joseph Teaches Us About Dreams, Forgiveness, and Finishing Strongfor a powerful, personal look into what it means to be a hero–making the hard choices day after day to live a life of purpose, purity, sacrifice, and selflessness. As you learn from Joseph’s example, you can bring these principles of heroism into your daily life and future legacy.