Nobody's Fault
Although my wife and I technically had six children growing up in our home, occasionally we were visited by a seventh child named "Nobody."
"Nobody" would do things like spill apple juice and peanut butter on the floor and then walk off and leave it. When games and toys were strewn all over the floor, all six children would give Nobody the blame. Of course, he never received credit for made beds or clean rooms.
I think our invisible child, "Nobody," is a reflection of the irresponsibility that we all can show from time to time.
One final thought. Have you noticed a tendency in your own life to deny your faults? When you have a disagreement, take responsibility for resolving it. And when you make a mistake, admit it quickly. Make sure there's not a "Nobody" living in your home.
I'm Dennis Rainey and that's Real FamilyLife.
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Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.
Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.
The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).
Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.
The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.
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