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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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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…