Joseph the Dreamer: From These Ashes I Will Rise

Joseph The Dreamer: I Will Rise From These Ashes

I have always been inspired by the Genesis story of Joseph. It’s a remarkable account of one who experienced unimaginable pain and disappointment, although never growing bitter or resentful. As a teenager, Joseph had a God-inspired dream. He also had jealous brothers and a dysfunctional family. Betrayed by those closest to him, Joseph is sold into slavery. As a loyal servant in a foreign leader’s palace, this young man is falsely accused by an Egyptian temptress and thrown into a prison cell—disgraced and forgotten. The Hebrew prisoner must find a way to rise from the ashes of ruin and injustice. Though everything is stripped away from him, including his reputation and dignity, Joseph manages to hold fast to his faith in God’s redemptive purposes. Years pass until the Pharaoh of Egypt, troubled by two puzzling dreams, hears of Joseph’s abilities. Pharaoh summons Joseph to exercise his gifts in interpreting the dreams, thus catapulting him into a powerful position of leadership and influence. Then a worldwide famine brings him back face to face with the past. The result is an inspiring depiction of forgiveness and reconciliation. Through this amazing narrative we are reminded that God will never waste our pain, and that some of the most beautiful things indeed rise out of the ashes of our pain. This book is my reflection on life lessons drawn from Joseph’s timeless story.

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Chapter 1: Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen, They Rise
Chapter 2: When The Dream Becomes a Nightmare
Chapter 3: It Might Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Chapter 4: Are You Facing a Setback or a Setup?
Chapter 5: From The Pit to The Palace
Chapter 6: Everything Is Made Beautiful In It’s Time
Chapter 7: Waves of Mercy, Grace, and Forgiveness
Chapter 8: They Intended Harm, God Had Other Plans
Chapter 9: Your Story Is Bigger Than You Think

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[Jimmy] preaches to crowds of German kids, teenagers and their parents in evangelistic services. During these always inspiring cross-cultural events, Jimmy has been a gifted spiritual leader and motivator in bringing the gospel to multitudes of young people in Germany

Holger Niehausmeier

Pastor, Germany

I would like to recommend Jimmy Larche as a passionate man for the cause of Christ. I have known him for a number of years and have witnessed his fervent and consistent desire to share the gospel and live the life of a true believer.

Craig Hartzog

Pastor, Georgia USA

Jimmy has a very positive way of interacting with children and teens, of imparting values and of teaching the gospel. He preached twice in our church and inspired listeners of every age with the vivid delivery of his sermon.

Nils Dollinger

Pastor, Germany

One thing that was very evident for me was that Jimmy took seriously our context for ministry and mission. He spoke at a service, and preached powerfully and with great articulation of the gospel challenge.

Steven Foster

Pastor, Republic of Ireland

We’ve seen Jimmy having a servant heart, willing to go an extra mile. He has also preached at the opening-service of the camp. His theology is scripture-based and his preaching is relevant, encouraging and Christ-centered.

Dieter Scholze

Pastor, Germany

Through the years of knowing Jimmy, I have had the privilege of hearing him speak at various functions we have hosted for Breakaway Outreach. Jimmy is a man deeply devoted to Christ. He is a very effective speaker and communicator.

Dwight Kilbourne

Pastor, Tennessee USA

Jimmy is a wonderful communicator who shared so effectively in multiple and versatile contexts. Regardless of the context Jimmy is able to share personally and effectively his story and about faith.

Alex Yarlett

Pastor, England

Jimmy preached for us on a Sunday morning service and was very well received and blessed us as a church both with his testimony and the preaching of the Word.