Marilyn Kaynor Becoming b., Bossy, Family relationships, how to know we are o. o. c., Losing f.r., Lying, Manipulating your husband, Out of control, Out tricked, Reaping what we sow, Strengths becoming weaknesses

Out of Control (Part 4 of 4)

Remember how Jacob went into his father’s tent and began to lie. In answer to his father’s question, he said, “I am Esau, your firstborn. I have done what you told me…” In answer to Isaac’s next question as to how he hunted and dressed the animal so quickly, Jacob again lied. “The Lord your … Continue reading Out of Control (Part 4 of 4)

Marilyn Kaynor asserting yourself on w.i., Despising your birthright (things that are valuable), Giving up long before you die, Helping Out God, Marriage deception, Trickery, Wrong issue

Out of Control (Part 3 of 4)

Isaac became a troublesome problem for Rebekah, an obstacle in her way. She may have thought "He loves that Esau so! Didn't he remember that God had told her that Jacob would be blessed, and that Esau would serve Jacob?" If he didn't fully realize that, she would make sure that he did! Instead of asking … Continue reading Out of Control (Part 3 of 4)

Marilyn Kaynor Favoritism, Husband’s leadership role in marriage, Isaac, Loss of respect for each other in the family, Marriage, Rebekah, showing children f., Strengths becoming weaknesses, Wives taking control in the marriage

Out of Control (Part 2 of 4)

 Genesis 25:19-34 tells us Rebekah was expecting twins! And God told her that the older son would serve the younger son. This was very unusual for that day. The older son almost always received the double portion of the father's inheritance and would be the patriarchal head of the family upon the death of his … Continue reading Out of Control (Part 2 of 4)

Marilyn Kaynor Eagerness to serve, Genesis 24-27, Love story, Praying specifically, Pregnancy, Rebekah, Sovereignty

Out of Control (Part 1 of 4)

Rebekah is one of my favorite characters in the Bible (I have a lot of favorites!) She was the wife of the patriarch, Isaac, son of Abraham. We find her story in the book of Genesis, chapters 24-27. You remember the great love story of chapter 24? How Abraham, thinking it was time for his … Continue reading Out of Control (Part 1 of 4)

Marilyn Kaynor Children, Competition, Empathy, Feeling rejected, Feeling second best, Jealousy, learning to have patience, Learning to have sympathy, Learning to have empathy, Motherhood, Patience, Rejected, Second best, Sibling rivalry, Sympathy

Second Best (Genesis 29:16 – 35:19)

Poor Leah, it seemed she was always second best. She was the oldest daughter and yet we can assume no eligible suitors had claimed her hand in marriage for the last seven years. Have you ever thought of yourself as second best? Maybe you had a beautiful younger sister who attracted everyone's attention, like Leah. … Continue reading Second Best (Genesis 29:16 – 35:19)

Marilyn Kaynor Abraham's unnamed servant, Answered p., God's will, Initiative, Knowing G.w., Picture of s., Prayer, Rebekah, Risk, Salvation, Taking the i., Unidentified servant of Genesis 24, Willingness to take r.

Love Story (Genesis 24:28-66; Part 2 of 2)

Abraham’s unnamed servant has gone to find a bride for his son, Isaac, as reported in Genesis 24:1-27 (see previous article entitled Love Story). Let’s pick up the story in verse 28. After answering the servant’s question about housing for the night, Rebekah was running again. This time to town to tell her father’s household … Continue reading Love Story (Genesis 24:28-66; Part 2 of 2)

Marilyn Kaynor Abraham's unnamed servant, Answered p., Generosity, Genesis 24, Helpfulness, Hospitality, Initiative, Laban, Prayer, Rebekah, Risks of faith, Specific p., Taking the i., Unidentified servant of Genesis 24

Love Story (Genesis 24:1-27; Part 1 of 2)

“It was evening and time for the women to come to the well for water. A strikingly beautiful young woman was there with her large clay pitcher, ready to lower it into the well, when she heard the clop-clop of camels slowing under the shouts of their drivers. A small but luxurious caravan appeared out … Continue reading Love Story (Genesis 24:1-27; Part 1 of 2)

Marilyn Kaynor Children, Faith building, Genesis 22, Loosening Your Grip, Mothers, Sacrifice

Loosening Your Grip on Your Child (Genesis 22)

Now in her late 90’s or early 100’s, and having waited so long for this child, Sarah and Abraham must have had to constantly control themselves to not spoil their son, Isaac. Was there ever such a child as this, as handsome, as obedient, as pleasing to his parents as Isaac must have been? they … Continue reading Loosening Your Grip on Your Child (Genesis 22)

Marilyn Kaynor Communication Between Husbands and Wives, Excuses, Faith, Genesis 16-21, Helping Out God, Impatience, Surrogate parenting, Testing from God, Uncategorized, Waiting for Children

“Helping Out” God (Genesis 16-21)

As so often happens when we’re faced with difficulties, we get impatient and we tend to think God needs our help. When He tests our patience and obedience by sending us trials, we somehow think we need to solve the problem ourselves. After all, the old saying goes, “God helps those who help themselves,” (this … Continue reading “Helping Out” God (Genesis 16-21)

Marilyn Kaynor C. Between Husbands and Wives, Communication, Creative Alternative, Genesis 12:10-20, God's Will, Half T., Problems, Sarah (Sarai's) s. to Abraham (Abram), Silent Treatment, Speak The T. In Love, Submission, Truth, When Wives Are Asked To Sin

Marriage Trouble in Egypt

Genesis 12:10-20 Often we can be in the center of God’s will and yet experience problems. When Abram and Sarai arrived in the land God promised them, they were greeted by famine. Having little food was a definite problem, especially in a strange land where there was no market on the corner, nor time to … Continue reading Marriage Trouble in Egypt