For all of us, life is unpredictable. We can’t see into the future, and our attempts to plan for what’s ahead sometimes miss the mark. In life, we…

The Hard Chapters of Life - Genesis 34

The Bible contains sobering passages. While Scripture never approves of sin, it records historical events that did involve sin. When we read such accounts…

Facing Our Fears and Facing God - Genesis 32-33

What do you fear? Most of us can probably think of a few things that tend to cause apprehension — things like heights, spiders, flying, or public speaking. Our most…

Can We Really Trust God? - Genesis 30:25-31:55

Can you recall a situation in your life that didn’t go the way you expected? Even our most well-thought-out plans rely on a host of variables outside of our control. Unlike...

When What We Want Isn’t What We Need - Genesis 29:31-30:24

Have you ever gotten something you really wanted, only to find that it didn’t match your expectations? Sometimes, we get what we want, but end up realizing...

Encountering God - Genesis 28:10-22

Have you ever had an experience that changed the course of your life? This could be a moment you began a meaningful relationship, learned something...

Unstoppable Grace - Genesis 26:34-28:9

Have you ever justified sin in order to achieve a desired result? Sometimes it can be tempting to think this way. How will I pass this class if I don’t...

The Promise of God’s Presence - Genesis 26:1-33

Where do you find comfort? When the waves of life are crashing, to whom or what do you turn? In a world full of counterfeit joys and empty promises...

Despising Our Birthright - Genesis 25:27-34

What we want says a lot about us. People are willing to devote their lives to obtaining all sorts of things: health, comfort, status, money… the list goes on. If we...