My Attempts at Trying to Beat the Heat of God’s Refining Fire

The biblical Jacob and I have some things in common

Ron Mahler
Nov 6 · 8 min read
Photo by Cris DiNoto on Unsplash

Whenever I check-in with Jacob, I’m reminded of how I see aspects of myself in him as he gained prominence among the Hebrew clans.

The book of Genesis covers Jacob’s life and spiritual journey in its entirety from chapters 25 to 49.

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Ron Mahler

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Award-winning Author/Writer. Preacher at Large. Christian Chaplain. A Divine Work in Progress. Musician. http://www.myfanaticalbook.wordpress.com

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