Our small town has been overflowing with activity and excitement this month.  Families have filled the streets to celebrate their children’s graduation from the local university.  In less than two weeks, our high school will celebrate graduation as well.  Today, we’ll look at 15 Bible verses for graduates. Graduating is exciting. It is also a time of transition, and for many, this transition includes uncertainty. As we send our graduates into the world, we can rest assured that God’s promises will hold true for them.  He will guide them and provide for them. Whether you’re assuring a graduate of these truths or need to cling to them yourself, let’s look…

The life of Jacob demonstrates that God uses imperfect people to accomplish his will.  Today, we’ll look at the ways God used Jacob.  We’ll unpack 20 facts about Jacob in the Bible and apply these facts to our challenges. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you draw closer to God. Facts About Jacob in the Bible Let’s begin with a quick rundown of Jacob’s life by looking at 20 facts. 20 Facts About Jacob in the Bible 1. Jacob’s name means “heal-grabber” or “supplanter.” Jacob was born holding his twin brother Esau’s heel (Genesis 25:26).  This was more than…