Two Mountains: How Do We Approach God Today?In the book of Hebrews, we encounter a powerful contrast between two mountains that represent two completely different ways of approaching God. These mountains - Sinai and Zion - show us the difference between approaching God through fear and condemnation versus approaching Him through Christ and grace.What Does Mount Sinai Represent?Mount Sinai represen...

When Running Ends: Jacob's Journey from Fear to FaithHave you ever found yourself running from God instead of running to Him? Jacob's story in Genesis 32 reveals a powerful truth: sometimes God must corner us between our unfinished past and uncertain future before we finally stop running and start praying.What Does It Mean to Stop Running from God?Jacob had spent his entire life running. He ran fr...

When God Disciplines You: How to Respond with Faith Instead of FearWhen life gets difficult and God's discipline feels heavy, our natural response is often to withdraw, sulk, or make excuses. But Scripture calls us to a radically different response - one that demonstrates faith rather than fear, and trust rather than rebellion.What Does It Mean When God Disciplines You?The Bible is clear: "whom th...

When God Calls You Back to Bethel: Leaving Toxic Environments BehindHave you ever found yourself in a place that started as refuge but became bondage? Jacob's story in Genesis 31 teaches us powerful lessons about recognizing when it's time to leave toxic environments and return to God's will for our lives.What Does It Mean to Return to Bethel?Bethel means "house of God" - the place where Jacob fir...

Understanding God's Chastening: Why We Need Jesus and How to Respond to His DisciplineLiving by faith requires understanding a fundamental truth that many Christians struggle with: we are called to be like Christ, but we are not Christ. This distinction shapes how we approach our relationship with God, especially when we face His loving discipline.What Does It Mean to Live By Faith?Living by faith...