6 Essential time-savers that have not yet been invented. My own list!

1. We have photocopies that copy, collate and staple. What about a washing machine that washes, dries, IRONS and FOLDS? It's only fair. I would even go as far as to suggest that the machine comes with built in draws where the folded clothes are then automatically stored.

2. Our weekly clothing wash cycle is sometimes as easy as throwing a pile of dirty clothes into the machine and removing them an hour later to remove cloths that are clean, soft and wearable. Why not a HAIR WASHING MACHINE? I toss my hair in or toss it on my hair and it pushes out clean, soft, wearable hair?

3. A camera that captures smell. I recall the day we had to take our school's ID pictures we spent about an hour fixing the face, shining the shoe and spraying on cologne. But the only thing that showed up was the face. We have video that can capture almost everything else, but nothing to CAPTURE THE SMELL. Ten years from now I would love to remember what I smelt like on 2 May 2015.

4. How about a sewing machine that can interpret, cut and stitch patterns to perfection? That would eliminate my need for a tailor who keeps my cloths for months on end and by the time he's finished I'm 50 lbs heavier with 5 inches added to my waist, hip and bust lines.

5. A body shredder. I've watched many detective series where criminals have attempted to get rid of dead bodies using unique ways. I've also observed that many of our cemeteries are overflowing. How about decreasing the amount of space needed by having a body shredder. It's not cremation for those persons who are against it. I think the process of decomposition would go that much faster. And instead of requiring a 6x6 space you may only need a 2x2? Of course we'll have to figure out a way to keep this out of the hands of criminals.

6. Programmable, hands-free fridge, stove and microwave. It's a hassle preparing meals every single day. How about eliminating some of that hassle by creating equipment in which you can program the required dishes for a week, load the required ingredients, specify the time and temperature at which you want those meals served and Voila! This would make many a housewife happy and many a busy career woman/man choose healthy eating options.

That's my list. What are your suggestions?

The Bible, Women & Marriage: Part 1 - The woman of unmarriageable age

We first meet Leah in Genesis 29:16. Not only was she unattractive or perhaps because of that Leah couldn't find a man. I imagine the years when she would no longer be marketable were quickly drawing near. Leah's age and looks had relegated her to the back of the wife shopping shelf.

Leah represents the kind of woman who can only get a man through schemes and deception. And even after she has snagged the man she'll never be able to win his affection. She is the second-choice wife.

God has shown that He still looks out for those women. Women who think there is no longer hope of finding a spouse. Though God does not support the method by which Laban and Leah deceived Jacob, He was still looking out for the single woman who hadn't been able to find a spouse for quite a long time.

And He kept looking out for her after the unhappy marriage. He gave her the firstborn signaling His approval of the marriage. Recall when Abraham had a child by Sarah's handmaid that God had not accepted him as Abraham's heir. Because He had not sanctioned Abraham having a child with her. In Leah's case God sanctioned this relationship and blessed her with Jacob's first four children. He looked upon her affliction (Reuben), He heard that she was hated (Simeon) and He caused her husband to be joined to her (Levi) so she could praise The Lord (Judah).