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The Things We Want

Do you ever really, REALLY want something… only to be disappointed when you get it and it isn’t as great as you imagined it would be? Certain members of my family have been asking for years for a pet. Most often, but not always, the request is for a dog. Sometimes this asking has sounded more like begging, whining or even nagging. They’ve assured me that they will care for the dog… feeding, bathing, cleaning up refuse, etc. Recently they’ve even lobbied that...

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Where Should We Be?

When our daughter was about 3 years old, she came out of her room in tears after bedtime one night. Rather than staying in bed and going to sleep, she had gotten out of bed to play. In the process she hit her leg and got hurt. Once Ryan and I made sure she was OK and comforted her, we explained to her that this wouldn't have happened if she had stayed in bed, where she was supposed to be.  A few days later we were preparing to lead a Bible study about David and Bathsheba (see 2 Samuel...

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Waiting on God

Sometimes I enjoy waiting. I admit that's not always the case. I remember when I was growing up it seemed we were always waiting on my sister, the last one to be ready to go anywhere. I didn't enjoy that waiting. And I'm not so fond of waiting when I'm waiting for something that makes me nervous or anxious. Other times, though, waiting feels more like a gift. Waiting often comes when I have no control over a situation, no other option but to wait. If I can recognize and accept that...

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