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Dingo The Dog
March 6, 2012

Harry Tupper is a fishing legend here in Idaho where I live. There’s a spot on Henry’s Lake over on the east side of the state that’s named for him: “Tupper’s Hole.”

The thing I remember most about Harry, aside from his rare ability to catch those huge Henry’s Lake trout, was his dog, Dingo. Now there was a dog! Dingo used to sit alongside Harry in his boat and watch intently while he fished. When the old fisherman hooked a trout, Dingo would bark furiously until the fish was netted and released.

Dingo’s enthusiasm taught me something: It’s better to get more excited about what others are doing than what we are doing.

So, as I read Philippians 2:4 and think about Dingo, I ask myself: Do I spend time thinking about “the interests of others”? Do I get as excited about what God is doing in and through a friend as I do about what He is doing in and through me? Do I long to see others grow in grace and find success, though it may have been my efforts that made them prosper?

This is the measure of greatness, for we are most like God when our thoughts for ourselves are lost in our thoughts for others. Paul said it best: “Let each esteem others better than himself” (2:3). Is that how we live?

Love feels the sorrows others feel,
It longs to give support,
And love is quick to take delight
In every good report. —D. De Haan

A life filled with love for the Lord and for others is a fulfilling life.

Read: Philippians 2:1-4

Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also the interests of others. —Philippians 2:4

Bible in a Year:
Joshua 22-24

Dear Friends, Sorry I couldn't be with you yesterday but as they say (sorta) "stuff happens." My back didn't hurt enough but this really threw it into a spasm. I did look at all your pretty graphics and poems and I enjoyed them all! Yorkie, I was so glad to see you posting your great graphics and poems again and I hate I couldn't be there., As you all will see below, this pretty well describes my day yesterday! My insurance man will be here today. I have put a note on the door as I'll be upstairs getting ready to go vote, then for a hair appointment. Hope I make it all! This was my little red barn storage building. The riding lawnmower is inside along with tools, etc. It also took out 2-3 pieces of the pool fence. I sure am glad I have a large yard in back as my house didn't get touched.

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It is through my dog Gabriel, or Annie and Roma the cats ... they inspire me by their behavior. They do not talk, yet, they can quickly show me what they want, directly.

Very persistent is first with the cats. I usually think they want to be petted or stroked, but that's not it. They want to go to where their food and beds are (garage) or play, or they want to go out to their enclosure. Never are they let them outside without them being in an latticed and chicken wire covered enclosure that is about 12 by 7 feet. They are safe, it was built for them. They go out by a window, I access it with a regular outside entrance on the end of it.

A new neighbor moved in a few years ago and she had a latticed enclosure built on the outside of her garage and laundry room, before she moved into her home. Good idea.

Gabriel is a miniature black poodle. Weights 8 1/5 lbs, and almost 6 years old, gives me joy, pleasure, and fun. Animals give us responsibility and a purpose beyond our own selfish desires.

Prayers for others are one of the best possible ways to bless others. Daily Prayers keep us humble, appreciative, grateful, needing mercy and desiring it prayerfully for others. Prayers for blessings, mercy and praise of our LORD Jesus Christ and God the Father, help us keep the perspective of our relationship and need for God ... Daily.