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 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)

Keith Kaynor Children, Faith, God saying "No", Protecting His Own from the Unknown, Protection, The desire for more c., Trusting God When He Says "No"

Rejection is Protection

Fred Froman was a stout, big man – six foot six, and 275.  He had come to the staff of a large Baptist church from a successful pastorate.  He was the Children’s Pastor.  While he remained in character to love the children, he wanted to get back into the pulpit on a regular basis and … Continue reading Rejection is Protection