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The Lamb is returning as a Lion. And He’s bringing His army.
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In Matthew 24, Jesus talks about the second coming. Let me read this to you, starting at verse 27: “For as the lightning cometh out of the east and shineth even unto the west, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be… Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the…
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Why Would Two Dying Men Care About Their Bones?
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Hi everyone, it’s Shera Shante. Happy New Year. We just finished studying the final chapters of Genesis, and I have to tell you that the Lord revealed something powerful in this portion that I need to share with you. This week’s Torah portion is called Vayechi, which means And He Lived. It covers Genesis…
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What if 2026 is the year you discover who you really are?
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Happy New Year! 🎉 As we step into 2026, I want to invite you—and the teenagers in your life—to start this year by drawing closer to God. In the latest episode of Teens Draw Near to God, titled Glee: Happy New Year, I share an original poem, scripture, and a simple New Year faith…
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When Talking It Out Isn’t Enough
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Christmas is weeks away, and if you’re dreading seeing a family member you haven’t reconciled with, I’ve created something for you. Jacob’s Journal is a fast, focused workbook that gives you the biblical strategy Jacob used to make peace with his brother after 20 years of conflict—plus 5 meditation prompts to prepare your heart…
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Finding Your Light When the World Feels Dark
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The world feels darker. Violence. Hate. Families torn apart. And now the holidays are here – the season that’s supposed to bring joy, but instead it’s bringing up grief, sadness, and worry. Maybe you’re mourning. Maybe you’re anxious about difficult family gatherings. Maybe you’re just exhausted. That’s why I created Boughs of Holly Happiness…
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From Feud to Favor
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Jacob began his journey home consumed by a legitimate, life-threatening fear. He expected a confrontation with a vengeful brother and his 400 men. But what he received was a miracle. The story’s emotional climax reveals the full power of his strategy: “But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his…
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Be Wise About the Gifts You Accept
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Jacob’s gift was a tool for reconciliation, given freely to mend a broken relationship. The wisdom of God, however, warns us that not all gifts are so pure. They draw a sharp line between a gift and a bribe, which comes with dangerous strings attached. The Book of Proverbs cautions that accepting certain gifts…
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Prepare for Conflict, but Hope for Grace
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The climax of the story arrives when the two brothers finally meet. Jacob, ever the strategist, prepares for the worst. He arranges his wives and children defensively, bracing for the righteous anger of a brother arriving with 400 men. But what happens next shatters all expectation. Instead of vengeance, Jacob is met with grace.…
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When Overwhelmed by Fear, Start with Sincere Prayer
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Jacob’s fear of his brother was entirely legitimate. The last time they saw each other, Esau had vowed to kill him for stealing their father’s blessing. Now, returning home after twenty years, Jacob knows a confrontation is unavoidable. Before he devises a single strategy, his first action is to turn to God. His prayer…
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Your Relationship Doesn’t Exist in a Vacuum
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It’s tempting to believe that if a couple can achieve perfect internal harmony, they can conquer anything. But even in a hypothetical scenario where two people never argue and exist in complete alignment, their relationship is not an island. It exists within a larger world full of unpredictable challenges. There will always be “circumstances…