Motherhood: What’s in a Name

Motherhood: What’s in a Name

by | Dec 31, 2023

Genesis 29:31-30:24Part 3 of 3 As the years went by, Rachel held Jacob’s heart, but Leah bore his children. Few things can provoke a woman to jealousy more than seeing another woman have child after child, while she remains childless. The ability to conceive and bear...
Double Marriage

Double Marriage

by | Dec 24, 2023

Part 2 of 3   Genesis 29:21-30 After the seven years of working for Rachel, Jacob had to remind Laban his time of service was complete. Perhaps not wanting this advantageous relationship to cease, Laban had said nothing. On the wedding night, shifty Laban...
Second Best (Genesis 29:16 – 35:19)

Second Best (Genesis 29:16 – 35:19)

by | Jun 14, 2022

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...