Keith Kaynor Crushed by disapproval, Empty search, Human approval idolatrous, Idolatry, Liked, Security, seeking human approval to the point of i., Seeking to be liked, Wanting to be l.

The Hidden Need of a Really Nice Guy

This is Gary’s story in his own words. “Throughout my life others have had the power to crush and deeply discourage me; sometimes for days. This was and remains one of the biggest strongholds in my life. “I could talk a lot about my background and how rejection has influenced my commitment to get others … Continue reading The Hidden Need of a Really Nice Guy

Keith Kaynor Context, False prophets speaking lies, Historical-grammatical interpretation, interpreting things in c, Israel taken captive, Jeremiah 29:11, Taking things out of context, Understanding the Bible

Out of Context

You have seen it many times – on wall plaques, on greeting cards and you have heard it quoted.  Yes, we see Jeremiah 29:11 often: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  This verse … Continue reading Out of Context

Keith Kaynor Cheerful and optimistic, Dogs, Golden retrievers, Kings and queens of the dog world, Most cheerful dog, Positive r.m., Positive role model, Role model

Positive Role Model

 I threatened Marilyn that the day I retired I would get a golden retriever (pictured in the pool with me and grandson Isaac).   It was a hollow threat because neither one of us wanted the dog hair in the house.  But today, I still want a golden.  Recently I met a golden owner at … Continue reading Positive Role Model

Keith Kaynor Be grateful for l., Giandomenico Picco – U.N. negotiator, Jihadists, Kidnappers, Leadership, Negotiating with kidnappers, Stress in confrontation, Terrorists

Tense Negotiations

 Dateline:  August 8, 1993  Beirut     Mr. Giandomenico Picco, the assistant United Nations Secretary-General, was in delicate negotiations for the release of American hostages. Terry Anderson, United Press International’s station chief had been held for seven years.  The American public wanted their fellow citizen home.  Picco’s bold plan called for the release of all … Continue reading Tense Negotiations

Keith Kaynor 4-H, A $740 Pie, A Mother's I., Creativity, Don't quit, Drew H's $740 Pie, God's attitude toward us, Hoppenworth, Insight, Pie, Use What You've Got, Youth Involvement

The $740 Pie

 Waterloo, Iowa, Black Hawk County 4-H,  August 2, 1996.   Eleven-year-old Drew Hoppenworth decided to make a pie to be sold at the 4-H fair.  He thought, “If no one raises money, there won’t be a 4-H fair.”  So Drew raised some -- $740 to be exact.  Here’s the skinny.  Pie making was risky.  Suppose … Continue reading The $740 Pie

Keith Kaynor Christian school Fund raiser, Fun, Fund raiser, Kaynor, David, Penny War, Strategy, the 11th graders’ s.

The Penny War

 The senior class at Macomb Christian School (Warren, Michigan which is greater Detroit) needed a fund raiser.  They settled on a one-week Penny War.   Each class, 7th grade – 12th grade, was given a jug in which to collect coins.  Pennies were positive points, but silver – quarters, dimes and nickels – were negative … Continue reading The Penny War

Keith Kaynor “Dry tree”, Belonging, Complain, Don't c., Eunuch, Gentiles attaching themselves to Israel, Inadequacy, Inferiority, Isolation, Lacking, Outside wanting to be inside, Rewarded, Social outcast

Dry Trees Who Belong

 “Don’t say, ‘The Lord will surely exclude me from His people,’”  nor  complain, “’I am only a dry tree.’” In these two phrases from Isaiah 56:3,  God addresses two subjects:  belonging and inadequacy.  Belonging   Some foreigners were on the fringe of the Jewish nation. They were drawn to God’s people by the quality of … Continue reading Dry Trees Who Belong

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Trust

 Arriving into Singapore some years ago, we were met at the airport by Bob Howder.  We had not met previously, but had corresponded. “Where are we staying?” I asked as we drove away.  Bob responded, “You’ll be with Norm & Louise Barnhart.” I thought, Norm & Louise Barnhart. Okay. Don’t know them but we will … Continue reading Trust

Keith Kaynor “Mansions” in Heaven, Heaven a large place, how many redeemed / lost u., John 14:2, More redeemed than remain lost?, Redeemed, Revelation 21:16, Satan unsuccessful, the number of people r., Unknown

More Saved Than Lost

 You have wondered, “Will more people be saved and enjoy Heaven for eternity, or will more people remain lost?”  If more people remain separated from God, then it seems that satan will have won. And it does not seem logical that God would allow that. It is true that some Scripture appears to support the … Continue reading More Saved Than Lost

Keith Kaynor British monarchy, Clergymen’s elaborate dress, Funeral, Glitter and pomp; unbecoming, gods we own, Gossipy tabloids, Prince Phillip, Queen Elizabeth, Royal f., Royal family ripped apart, Unbecoming glitter and pomp

Canary in the Cage (Philip’s Funeral)

While we all respect Queen Elizabeth for her steady endurance over the course of 70 years, I laughed until the tears rolled down my cheeks a year ago, insisting that I wanted a square hat like the Anglican clergymen who officiated at Prince Philip’s funeral (April, 2021).  I also told my son that a cape … Continue reading Canary in the Cage (Philip’s Funeral)