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As Jacob journeys back to his homeland, he’s faced with the threat of Esau and his 400 men coming to meet him. In his distress he turns to God as his only recourse. When it comes to our relationship with problematic siblings, we are often powerless to fix things on our own. Our best option is to pray and then be patient. Rather than inaction, patience is expectancy.

As Jacob and his wives flee from Laban, they dishonor him by hiding the truth and breaking communication. When Laban catches up with them, the form a covenant that clearly defines their relationship. Honesty is necessary for any healthy relationship with our parents.

The story of Jacob’s immediate family kicks off with his marriages to Rachel and Leah. Things were rocky right from the start, Gen. 30 contains the story of Jacob’s wives bargaining for his attention. Our marriages today can fall into a similar trap of keeping score and bartering for what we want. Instead of being transactional, marriage should be collaborative. You+ your spouse is better than you alone.

Today was Frank Weller's final Sunday with us as our Senior Minister. We are praying for him as he writes the next chapter in his faith story as President of Great Lakes Christian College.

It's Easter Sunday! We reflect on God moving stones.

Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah were four men taken into Babylonian exile when Nebuchadnezzar’s army routed the combined forces of Judah, Egypt and Assyria. Once admired as the heirs to Judean aristocracy, the four were suddenly relegated to slave status. Given new names, the four experienced twists and turns, temptations and trials. Yet through it all, they remained faithful to God.