The Ball of Twine
Collecting can be a fun hobby. In 1950, Francis Johnson, a farmer in Minnesota, started a unique collection. He decided to make the biggest ball of twine in the world. He worked on this project four hours a day, every day for twenty-nine years. When he was finished, his ball weighed 8.7 tons.
Johnson's twisted monument is still proudly displayed in Darwin, MN. And in case you wondered, residents there will celebrate their annual "Twine Ball Days" tomorrow.
But you know what? That ball of twine won't last forever. There's nothing wrong with having hobbies or maintaining collections, but I hope your greatest energy is being spent on the things of eternal value.
One final thought. I Timothy 6:18 tells us to "be rich in good works." Consider what kind of good works you could start collecting today.
I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real FamilyLife.
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About Dave and Ann Wilson
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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