Category Archives: Much Ado about Everything

On the Other Side of the Border by Paul Tripp

So there I was in Toronto, rushing through immigration to catch a plane back home. I got to the other side of the border and realized that I’d left my cellphone in the rental car I’d just returned. I started … Continue reading

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Head Bowed and Hand Open by Paul David Tripp

I wake up every day with a plan. I know exactly what I want to accomplish, how I want to accomplish it, and when I hope to complete it. I think ahead about the things I need to accomplish and … Continue reading

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Relationships: Can You Relate? by Paul David Tripp

Have you ever wondered if the people around you deal with the things you do in your relationships? Have you ever wondered if other marriages deal with petty differences or with the collision of differing agendas? Have you ever wondered … Continue reading

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Relationships: Something Bigger by Paul David Tripp

We were surprised. We simply didn’t see it coming. We thought things were going well. We thought we’d built a good relationship. We thought that we’d been good neighbors. We lived in a twin house, with our landlady living in … Continue reading

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There’s no such thing!

When you grow up you’ll get it figured out. There isn’t a tooth fairy. There isn’t an Easter Bunny. And, painful as it may have been to find out, no Santa Claus either. Some folks have used that same kind … Continue reading

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Relationships: Mercy in the Mess by Paul David Tripp

We all dream of the perfect relationship. You know, the one that is free of disagreement, conflict, communication difficulties, power battles, anger and control. We can envision what it would be like. The problem is, none of us ever get … Continue reading

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Relationships: Gaining Ground by Paul David Tripp

Be honest with yourself. You’ve been disappointed in some way with every relationship you’ve ever had. It’s the universal experience of everyone this side of destiny. No, it’s not that you’ve met the wrong people or that you lack relational … Continue reading

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Peace After a Storm by William Cowper

1 When darkness long has veil’d my mind, And smiling day once more appears; Then, my Redeemer, then I find The folly of my doubts and fears. 2 Straight I upbraid my wand’ring heart, And blush that I should ever … Continue reading

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Something You Can’t Destroy by Paul David Tripp

We all have the ability. We mess up our houses, leaving dirt, scratches, cracks and gouges in our path. We mess up our cars, staining the carpet, tearing the seats, and denting the fenders. We mess up our relationships, leaving … Continue reading

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He Sat Down by Paul David Tripp

There is not a day when by thought, word, desires or action we fail to demonstrate that we are needy people. Maybe it is a thoughtless word of gossip. Maybe it’s a flash of lust or envy. Maybe it’s an … Continue reading

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