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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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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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God’s Power Is Not Just for the Perfect
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“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Luke 5:31–32 There’s a lie that’s been quietly creeping through the church for far too long: That you have to be perfect to receive God’s help.That unless your relationship looks holy,…
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When your relationship is struggling, you’re not failing
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“My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness…”— 2 Corinthians 12:9 Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean your relationships will always be smooth.It doesn’t mean you won’t hit rough patches.And it definitely doesn’t mean you’re failing when things fall apart. We forget that relationship struggles—conflict, distance, miscommunication,…
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Black Friday Blessing: Tea Time Coaching 90% Off Through Sunday
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I’m so excited to announce a special Black Friday opportunity for you – and it’s only available through Sunday at 11:59 PM. Tea Time with Shirah Chante is 90% off this weekend. If you’ve been thinking about getting relationship coaching… if you’ve been struggling in your marriage, dating life, parenting, or your walk with…