By Paul Moody in Clearwater Valley, ID, Kennewick, WA, Kettle Falls, WA, Spokane, WA - August 19, 2023 - God is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. The word translated "Longsuffering" literally means "long-tempered", as opposed to the short-tempered attitudes often evidenced in the world around us and even in our own lives. We must be careful not to take the divine long-suffering of God for granted, but rather, use the time He has given us well, yielding to His Spirit and allowing His long-suffering to become a part of our nature as we patiently wait on the return of Jesus Christ.