Before the Carpenter Came: Stories of Promise

There are many stories in the Old Testament that point to Jesus, each one quietly preparing the way. Long before the Carpenter walked among us, God was already telling us who He would be.

The Old Testament can sometimes feel far away. Still, these stories were never meant to be forgotten. From the beginning, they were shaping hope and teaching God’s people what to look for.

Sherri Stout Faamuli 3/22/26 Sherri Stout Faamuli 3/22/26

Moses and the Red Sea

Trapped between the Red Sea and an approaching army, the people of Israel faced the impossible. This gentle devotional from Exodus 14 explores fear, faith, and how God opens a way forward when none can be seen.

Sherri Stout Faamuli 3/8/26 Sherri Stout Faamuli 3/8/26

Joseph in the Prison

Joseph was betrayed, falsely accused, and forgotten—yet Scripture says the Lord was with him. This gentle devotional from Genesis 39–41 explores God’s presence in suffering, spiritual growth in hidden seasons, and how prison became preparation for purpose.

Sherri Stout Faamuli 3/1/26 Sherri Stout Faamuli 3/1/26

Jacob’s Wrestling

Have you ever known the right thing to do, yet found yourself wrestling anyway? In Genesis 32, Jacob spends a long night struggling with God—and leaves with a limp, a new name, and a deeper blessing. This gentle retelling explores surrender, identity, and how weakness becomes the doorway to transformation.

Sherri Stout Faamuli 2/22/26 Sherri Stout Faamuli 2/22/26

Ruth’s Faithfulness

Ruth left behind her homeland and former gods to follow the Lord and care for Naomi. Her quiet faithfulness led to redemption—and generations later, to Jesus. This chapter explores covenant love, faithful devotion, and how God blesses those who turn to Him.