About the author
Jenna Brooke Carlson is an elementary dual language teacher in the Chicago suburbs. As a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Word Weavers, she enjoys spending time with other writers and perfecting her craft. Her debut novel, Falling Flat, spreads the message that healing can occur, even after tragedy. Along with writing, she’s pursuing her dreams of creating a community of brave young women, who she can encourage to live out their dreams amid challenges and imperfection. Her days are busy, but she’s determined she can conquer anything with a fuzzy blanket and a hot cup of tea. To find out more about Jenna, visit her website at jennabrookecarlson.com.
Latest writing
June 26, 2026
Deborah was both a prophetess and the only female judge of Israel. She presided over the Israelites during the time of the Judges when "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25).
February 24, 2026
This Sunday school lesson teaches children that the fruit of the Spirit doesn’t come naturally to our sinful hearts, so we must depend on God to grow love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in us.
July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025
Patience is hard. Time seems to slow down while we wait for God’s plans to unfold. We wonder if God forgot about us or if he’ll really come through. Sometimes we want to take matters into our own hands instead of trusting God. Rebekah shows us a prime example of this in the book of Genesis.
We first meet her in Genesis 24. Abraham, the well-known father of many nations, wants to find a wife for his prized and long-awaited son, Isaac. His servant travels to Abraham’s home country in search of Isaac’s future wife. Here, Rebekah is generous and kind, giving the servant a drink and offering water to his camels. She is also brave, agreeing to leave her home and travel to a new land to join a new family.
Fast forward three chapters, and we find Rebekah planning to trick the man she had been so brave to marry years prior. Not only is she deceitful, but she ropes in her son, Jacob, to be dishonest as well. Rebekah and Jacob both act in a way that pains Isaac and his other son, Esau. What are the details that led this kind and generous young woman to turn to a plan of deceit when she was older? Let’s take a deeper look at the chapters in Genesis that tell her story.
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August 23, 2022
We talk a lot about Jesus being the messiah, about him being the prince of peace, but we often forget he's also called "wonderful counselor." What does it mean that he is our wonderful counselor?
April 7, 2022
Why did Jesus go to the Garden of Gethsemane? What did he exactly pray to God for? Let’s take a deeper look into his prayers and what they teach us today.
October 12, 2021
It’s often thought that Ruth did the right thing, while Orpah failed. It’s easy to criticize Orpah for perceived unfaithfulness, but when we take a closer look at the whole story in context, it’s easier to understand her actions.
August 24, 2021
In Exodus 25:10, Moses receives the command to build an ark of acacia wood. Within this ark were to be placed the tables of the law which God was about to give to Moses. Learn more about this popular Bible story and its meaning.
August 10, 2021
Naamah was a wife of Solomon and an Ammonite. The Ammonites weren’t highly regarded by the Israelites. Together with the Moabites, they hired Balaam to curse Israel.
July 15, 2021
What is adoptionism and where did it come from? Why should we know about it and is the belief still found among Christian churches today?
July 9, 2021
Who was Azazel? Is he referenced at all in the Bible? Even though the meaning is debated, we can still learn takeaways from what the Bible says about Azazel and fallen angels.
July 2, 2021
The Anakim were the giants who descended from Anak. They may not have looked like they popped out of a fairytale, but they still caused the people of the day great fear and turmoil.
June 22, 2021
The meaning of hesed is special and different than the type of love we see portrayed in the culture. Hesed demonstrates true commitment without strings attached.
April 5, 2021
"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them." Joshua was about to lead the Israelites into what God promised them.