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But Rebekah Loved Jacob

29. March 2009

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Isaac, who had a taste for wild game, loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob.” Genesis 25:28 The mother in me wants to know why Rebekah loved Jacob but not Esau.  Did his abnormal amount of hair repel her?  Did he do something as a young boy that she was unable to forgive?  Was it simply that [...]

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Bulldozing a Blessing

23. March 2009

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I like Rachel. She’s strong, clever, resourceful, and not lacking in initiative. A woman who can stand on her own two feet and navigate life’s different obstacles with grace and fortitude. Rachel does this from our first meeting in Genesis 24, and she’s earned my respect and admiration. However, with every strength there is an [...]

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