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Jacob takes his family and flees to Bethel. There God reminds Jacob of his new name Israel and blesses Jacob. Benjamin is born. Rachel and Issac dies. The descendants of Esau are listed. Joseph receives a coat of many colors from his father and his brothers are jealous. Joseph has a dream and shares with his brothers. This makes his brothers even more jealous.

Procrastination, we all do it. But do you know what are the causes of procrastination? How about the cost of procrastination and more importantly what is the cure?

Jacob has fled from Laban and is returning home. He sends messengers ahead to Esau to let him know Jacob is returning. Esau sent message back he coming out to meet him with 400 men Jacob is afraid of Esau and splits his camp in two so if one camp is attacked the other would be saved. Jacob prays to God for help. Jacob sends a gift of 580 animals to Esau. Jacob wrestles with God and prevails. God gives Jacob the name Israel. Jacob and Esau meet. Esau returns home ahead of Jacob. Jacob come to the city of Shechem and Shechem defiles Jacob's daughter Dinah. Jacobs son's were angry that their sister was defiled and killed the men of Shechem.

Paul tells us in the book of Romans the "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him..." God uses our experiences, both the good and the bad, to shape us. It is our purpose to share this with others

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. The ashes remind us that from ashes we begin and to ashes we will return. But for the Grace of God we are saved.

After working for Laban for 20 years and having his wages changed 10 times, Jacob gathers his family and his flocks and flees from Laban. Rachel steals the family gods and Laban pursues Jacob. Laban and Jacob make a convenient

as we continue our exploration of the SHAPE God has given us we come to the P for Personality. What is your personality and how can you use it to bring glory to God?

Jacob marries both Leah and Rachel after working for Laban for 7 years for each daughter. Jacob has children with both of wives as well as their maid servants, very complicate time. Jacob's experience great prosperity.

God gave us each the ability to do certain things well. How are we to use these abilities? What happens if we don't use them?

Esau is upset that Issac gave Jacob his blessing and wanted to kill him. Rebekah was told this and advised Jacob to go to Laban her brother until Esau's anger faded. As Jacob was about to leave Issac extended the blessing Jacob received. Esau than takes a Ishmaelite as his third wife. Jacob has a dream and names the place Bethel meaning House of God.

God gave us each a heart. Not just the pump that keeps us alive but a place for our passions and desires. What keeps us from following these passions and desires for the glory of God? How do we follow our heart?

Issac makes a treaty with Abimelech. Esau takes too Hittite wives and makes life bitter for Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob lies to get Isaac's blessing.

God has giving us all Spiritual Gifts. He has given these gifts to you so you can help others. Today we unwrap these gifts for you.

Abraham's servant returns with Rebekah as a wife for his sun Issac. Rebekah provided comfort after the death of Sarah. Abraham took another wife and had many more sons. Then Abraham died. Issac and Ishmael buried Abraham in the field Abraham bought from the Hittites. Rebekah gives birth to Esau and Jacob. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a pot of stew. God makes a promise to Isaac. Isaac lies to King Abimelech.

God created each of us to be unique. He created each of us for a purpose. Why should we care?

God has forgiven us, we need to forgive ourselves and look to the future

After living for 127 years Sarah died. Abraham mourned for Sarah. He went to the Hittites to acquire land for her burial. He negotiated with Ephron and bought land from him

Here are three things you can do to make 2018 an awesome year

The wise men came search. What were they searching for? They were seeking what we are seeking. A Savior!

Coming home for Christmas. We sing about it, people travel home to be with family. Today we talk about a different kind of homecoming.