Why inner strength is a wise quality for both men and women Part 4
It’s common to view “strength” as a manly characteristic. But Proverbs 31 tells us that women can be just as “mighty”! Our series on Proverbs 31 continues.
Let’s take a closer look at wisdom in action, in Proverbs chapter 31 Part 3
The book of Proverbs is full of godly wisdom for every area of our lives. And in the final chapter of that book, we get to see how this wisdom is lived out day by day!
Discover the source of the daily wisdom we need in the book of Proverbs Part 2
Whether we’re faced with decisions at work, or resolving issues in our home, we all could use a little wisdom! Let's discuss a “go to” place for biblical insight, found in the book of Proverbs.
Discover how our lives fit into God’s grand, unfolding plan Part 14
It’s part of our nature to narrow our focus onto ourselves. But if we take a step back, we’ll be able to see what God is doing on a wider scale! Let's complete our study on the life of Jacob.
Continuing our series on Jacob, and discovering how God is for us! Part 13
Ever felt like you and the Lord were going toe-to-toe over an issue in your life? Let's study Genesis chapter 32 and Jacob’s wrestling match with God. We’ll discover that God is not against us, but rather, He’s for us!
Discover who God chooses to be part of His family Part 12
The more we discover who the Old Testament character of Jacob was, the more we may wonder why God would ever want to be associated with such a person, let alone have a relationship with him! We’re getting to know “The God of Jacob.”
Managing our inner struggles with the Lord Part 11
It was the most lopsided fight in human history. Did Jacob actually believe he had a chance against the God of the universe? Let's talk about wrestling with God. We’ll learn from Jacob’s example how to manage our own inner struggles with the Lord.
Catch a glimpse of God’s greater plan for our lives Part 9
Stuck in the moment, it can be difficult to see what God is doing in our lives. But if we widen our perspective, we may catch a glimpse of God’s greater plan! Let's look at the bigger picture in the life of Jacob. In the midst of chaos, God was building his future.
Discover how a self-centered prayer can turn into a step of faith! Part 8
Caught with no way out, many people have tried to bargain with God. “Lord, if you help me right now, I’ll turn my life around!” But does God ever answer those types of prayers? Let's discuss Jacob’s negotiation with God.
Let’s take a closer look at Jacob’s life-transforming vision Part 7
Exhausted from running from his lies and deceit, Jacob finally fell asleep. And the dream God gave him turned his entire life around! Have you had a moment that changed your life?
Find out how God uses flawed families Part 6
Does your family fight and bicker? Perhaps there are a few skeletons in your family’s closet. Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Let's reveal the decades-old feud that took place in Jacob’s family, and how God’s mercy showed up in the midst of domestic conflict.
Find out how to avoid making the mistake of missing a potential blessing Part 5
Have you ever misconstrued a conversation? It can happen when we hear only what we want to hear. Discover how Jacob’s family misinterpreted a God-given prediction, and almost missed the potential blessing! Learn how to avoid making the same mistake.
Discover the surprising connections between Jacob and Jesus Part 4B
More than a millennium separates Jacob, the father of Israel, and Jesus, the promised Savior. Let's study one such link between Jacob and Jesus—snakes. Pull up a chair and be a part of the conversation.
Where do we turn when life gets out of hand? Part 4
It’s a dad’s job to fix what’s broken. But what can a father do when he’s powerless to heal his own family? Let's look at a conversation between Jesus and a desperate dad with an overwhelming need.
One principle for peaceful conflict negotiating Part 2
Try as we might, we’ll never be able to avoid conflict for long. So, if we can’t run from them, how do we face our battles biblically? It starts with our mindset!
