• Christian Living

Finding God in the Struggle – Pt. 2

In Jacob’s darkest time, God appears to him in a vision and promises that He will bless Jacob. However, the blessing does not arrive in an immediate cure-all form. On the run from his vengeful brother, Jacob seeks refuge in the territory of Laban, his uncle. Over the next two decades, Jacob toils for his uncle, steadily increasing the population of Laban’s flocks. In return for his labor, Laban cheats Jacob.
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  • Christian Living

Finding God in the Struggle – Pt. 1

If the nation of Israel had a Mount Rushmore, Jacob’s face would almost certainly be carved there. Regularly mentioned alongside fellow founding fathers Abraham and Isaac, Jacob was an integral part in his country’s formation. But he did not start that way.
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  • Addiction

Fentanyl: Death in Disguise

Fentanyl abuse began in the 1970s and continues today. The painkiller provides a feeling of euphoria exceeding that of many other street drugs, so it has become a favorite additive for dealers of cocaine, methamphetamine, and especially heroin.
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