The Art of the Steal (part 2): The Runaway

Seeking the Peace of the City: Reflections on July 4

This July 4 marks America’s historic 250th anniversary. Jeremiah 29 challenges us with a timeless mandate: to actively pursue the peace, flourishing, and well-being of the city we inhabit.

The Art of the Steal (Part 4): Power in Weakness

In the finale of The Art of the Steal, Jacob spends a night wrestling with God in the dark. Discover why the only way to truly win with God is to finally surrender, embrace your God given identity, and learn to walk with a holy limp.

The Art of the Steal (Part 3): The Taste of Your Own Medicine

What happens when the trickster gets tricked? This week in Part 3 of The Art of the Steal, Jacob gets a taste of his own medicine. Join us as we look at how God uses life’s broken mirrors to expose our blind spots and reshape our character.

The Art of the Steal (part 2): The Runaway

You can outrun your family, your hometown, and your past—but you can’t outrun grace. In Part 2 of The Art of the Steal, we find Jacob on the run and sleeping on a rock, only to discover that rock bottom is often the exact place where heaven breaks through.

The Art of the Steal (Part 1): The Con

Ever tried to force a door open that you thought God was taking too long to unlock? This week, we launch our new series The Art of the Steal. In Part 1, we look at Jacob’s infamous con job on his own family—and the heavy price we pay when we try to manipulate our way […]