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After over two decades, Jacob is a much different man from the one who fled his home after cheating his brother. Toiling in his uncle’s fields and experiencing the humiliation of being cheated have matured him. When he has a falling out with his uncle, Jacob decides to move back home, where he will have to face Esau for the first time since Jacob cheated him.
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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.
- May 24, 2021 2:44 pm·
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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.
- May 24, 2021 2:42 pm·
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A Mother’s Heart
My name is Amanda, and I was born and raised in Tennessee. I had a great childhood with both parents in the home. Early on,…
- May 4, 2021 9:30 am·
- 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.
- May 3, 2021 1:43 pm·
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Pandemic Sees Rise in Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths
In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released preliminary data showing that over 90,000 Americans died as a result of drug overdoses…
- April 28, 2021 8:43 am·
- History
Wilma J. Earls Nimmons Scofield
Wilma J (Earls/Nimmons) Scofield passed away into the arms of Jesus on the morning of December 30, 2020, at the age of 84, in Paris,…
- January 5, 2021 8:50 am·
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Changing This, and the Next Generation
Tyler and Daniella had similar childhoods. Both suffered from divorce at a vulnerable developmental stage in their lives. Both began to use hard drugs at…
- December 7, 2020 9:44 am·
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Understanding Addiction in the Family Context
Are you searching for answers regarding your loved one’s use of drugs or alcohol? Are you unsure about whether their use of substances can be…
- November 10, 2020 9:05 am·