Blog Archive

A blessing affirms goodness into the life of another person. It isn’t just words. It’s actually proclaiming the desire of your heart ...

Perhaps you’re like me and label your bookshelves, or at least you find it helpful when someone else does. ...

Jacob returns to the place where he can hear God’s voice again. This time, he’s ready to receive his new name ...

Nestled in the region of Paddan-aram, lies a small town called Luz – the very town Jacob renamed “Bethel” ...

Jacob has already begun his journey to Bethel – the place God calls him to go. After burying the foreign gods and changing his clothes ...

When God re-appears on the scene, he invites action. God doesn't want Jacob to settle for Shechem, so he tells him to "arise" and go further ...

Jacob grew up in a family of God-fearers. Although he’s a born trickster (Genesis 25), he knows of God and observes his parents both follow and fail ...

Ask anyone about a scar and there’s bound to be a startling, horrific or humorous tale. Even if it’s not an epic story, scars are memory triggers...

It’s no coincidence Jacob was wrestling during the night. Many struggles reside in darkness – tucked neatly away and hidden from the light. You’ve heard...

“What’s in a name?” The classic quote by William Shakespeare is a great question to ponder because just as the word ‘rose’ carries with it a sweet scent...