Seemingly out of nowhere is this story of a woman, Tamar, who was betrayed by a member of her family. But her sorrow and unjust treatment isn’t the end of her story. Through a scheming plan, the tables turn and she gains not only a double blessing with the birth of her twins, but her story becomes a part of the narrative of Jesus’s birth.

What might we learn about others if we truly listened to them? Not listening to advise, coach or fix, but to just listen. Jesus demonstrates listening to God through prayer and listening to people. Jesus understood that listening to someone helps them feel understood and would draw Him closer to that person.

Have you ever been with someone who never asks you a question? These one-sided conversations are draining and are not experiences any of us are looking to repeat. Jesus was a phenomenal question asker. He understands how relationships work, he knows that asking great questions builds healthy relationships.

In our life we face good and bad times, but what do we do when we have an emergency? What do we do when the unexpected comes to our lives? We must trust in God, even when we feel that we are completely alone and nobody cares, God is always with you, and He'll hold you in His hands.

Our search for rhythm and routine may sometimes cause us to put parts of our lives on autopilot. When we settle more in the subconscious rather than the conscious, it can seem like we're sleepwalking through life. As we wake up to opportunity, we can come to realize the life we are living out is more or less the result of what we are filling ourselves up with.

Our search for rhythm and routine may sometimes cause us to put parts of our lives on autopilot. When we settle more in the subconscious rather than the conscious, it can seem like we're sleepwalking through life. As we wake up to opportunity, we can come to realize the life we are living out is more or less the result of what we are filling ourselves up with.

Our search for rhythm and routine may sometimes cause us to put parts of our lives on autopilot. When we settle more in the subconscious rather than the conscious, it can seem like we're sleepwalking through life. As we wake up to opportunity, we can come to realize the life we are living out is more or less the result of what we are filling ourselves up with.

One of the coolest parts of the Olympics is seeing the different cultures, customs, traditions and anthems represented. The leader in culture at the games is the host city. It is their role to create spaces that offer amazing experiences and hospitality that is second to none ... all for strangers! We may not host international parties, but how can we convey the heart of Christ by the hospitality we offer others?

One of the coolest parts of the Olympics is seeing the different cultures, customs, traditions and anthems represented. The leader in culture at the games is the host city. It is their role to create spaces that offer amazing experiences and hospitality that is second to none ... all for strangers! We may not host international parties, but how can we convey the heart of Christ by the hospitality we offer others?

There are moments when the training is done, and the event is here. We run the race life has set before us, and it either lands us on the winner's podium, or in the stands clapping for the winners. How can we approach life in such a way that whether we get a gold medal or a participation trophy, we give God thanks through it all?