Immediately after his prayer, Jacob puts a practical and meticulously planned strategy into motion. To soften his brother’s heart, he prepares an extravagant gift: hundreds of goats, ewes, rams, camels, …
Wrestle for the Blessings That Truly Matter
After sending his family and his lavish gifts ahead, Jacob spends a night alone. In a mysterious and dramatic encounter, he finds himself wrestling with an unknown man until dawn. …
What an Ancient Family Feud Teaches Us About Strategy, Fear, and Forgiveness
We have all felt that knot in the stomach when a difficult reunion looms on the horizon. Confronting someone from our past, especially when the history is tangled with betrayal …
The Inevitable Storm and the Controllable Ship
Hardship is not an exception; it is a universal part of the human experience. Everyone’s going to have their time of trials and tribulations and troubles in this world. This …
The Myth of a Perfect Relationship: Why Bumpy Is Better Than Boring
We are often sold a specific ideal of what a successful relationship looks like: a perfectly smooth journey, an “even keel” where conflict is minimal and the waters are always …