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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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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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This May Be the Nudge the Holy Spirit Is Sending You
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This message is simple: Your relationship matters to God. Yes, even that one.The one that’s complicated.The one that hurts sometimes.The one you’re not sure how to fix… or if you even should. You are not a failure.You are not a lost cause.And your relationship is not beyond healing. “I will restore to you the…
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This Is Your Appointed Time—Don’t Miss It
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You’ve been praying.You’ve been waiting.You’ve been trying to hold it together and hoping things would change. This is your moment to take action. And no—it’s not a gimmick.It’s not a trick.It’s a gift. I love giving, and giving Tuesday is my perfect opportunity to give to you.And this year, I wanted to make sure…
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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,…