Deuteronomy 27:10
We regret not being able to blog last Tuesday, but Paul worked the election at Adrian Township all day and didn't arrive home until after midnight. We are certainly glad that the election day is over but are very concerned about the direction our country is taking. It seems like our culture is decaying right before our very eyes. Our country certainly needs to have all Christians fervently praying for a return to our founding values.
On a totally different note, last evening we began obedience classes with Patsy and Penny. They learned such commands as heel, sit, down, and stay. Our two pups were among at least a dozen other dogs so the first half hour of the training was quite chaotic. However, by the end of the hour the dogs were doing so much better. Our instructor has a tremendous ability to make dogs respond in an obedient way. Now we are to do homework. Each day we are to take twenty minutes twice a day with each dog to work on responding to the various commands. Having dogs that are obedient and responsive makes them much more enjoyable.
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While at the class Paul ran into a student from Lenawee Christian School that he had as a kindergartener when he was principal. She was working with a very well trained Norwegian Elkhound and doing a very good job. The dog was very responsive and obedient.
As we were discussing the obedience training for our dogs, it made us think about God's commands
for us to be obedient to Him. Jesus said, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching." The Bible stresses the importance of obedience and is full of illustrations where consequences have been the result of disobedience. As it says in the Old Testament, "Obedience is better than sacrifice."
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
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