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Technology is both wonderful and frustrating, or you might say wonderfully frustrating. When it works, life goes on without a thought, but when it fails, dark storm clouds gather and often anger ensues. Perhaps one of the greatest ironies of technology is that we seem to have the most difficulties using it when we most need it.

This was the case this morning. I was trying to print something for my friend and it wasn't working. "What's up with that?" I asked myself, "my roommate used my printer yesterday and it worked just fine!" After trying several different things--and to no avail--I decided to try and print from my phone. That worked, but the font was too small to read. Then an idea popped in my head, "I should restart my computer." That's not a novel idea, but often that seems to help solve the problem, so I restarted my computer.

Upon starting up, updates needed to be installed. I waited a bit impatiently, until the computer finished. Before I could even open the document to try printing again, the printer made some noise and started to print! The solution was so simple, but it took me a while to figure out that I needed to give that a try. When it comes to malfunctioning technology, I have learned that often times restarting is the best solution.

So what's the connection? How can this be a parable for our lives? I want to hear from you! Post below to share your ending to this parable.