Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Best Time to Start Teaching Your Children

Posted on January 30, 2013 by familyencouragement

I was born in the baby-boomer generation when kindergarten was not as common as it is today.  Last week I was visiting in the very building where I attended kindergarten and they had a large picture and plaque honoring one … Continue reading →

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The Indispensable Value of Personal Teaching

Posted on January 28, 2013 by familyencouragement

When I was in college I took a course during a summer with a tutor.   Each week I would drive from Huntsville, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee (100 miles away) to meet with my professor and each class session was three … Continue reading →

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The Best Teachers

Posted on January 25, 2013 by familyencouragement

Who is the best teacher you ever had?    There were two special teachers in my training in college that deeply impacted my life, Dr. Wymal Porter and Dr. Bruce Lackey.   They not only had a command of content, but they … Continue reading →

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The Best Education

Posted on January 16, 2013 by familyencouragement

Any good parent is interested and committed to seeing that their children receive the  very best education possible.   I know that Paula and I are very serious about having that happen for our kids. Here is a a caution as … Continue reading →

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Expressions of Pride – Critical Words

Posted on January 14, 2013 by familyencouragement

One of the easiest things in the world to do is to criticize a person.    One of the most difficult things to do is to keep your mouth shut when you want to criticize someone. As a father there are … Continue reading →

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Expressions of Pride – Argumentive Spirit

Posted on January 8, 2013 by familyencouragement

Sometimes Paula and I are with a couple and they will disagree over an issue and it gradually degenerates into an argument.    I know that we are always uncomfortable when this happens.   When I was a child and my parents … Continue reading →

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Expressions of Pride – Inconsiderate Comments

Posted on January 4, 2013 by familyencouragement

Words can wound people deeply.    Especially damaging are those comments we make that hurt those we love and yet we have no clue what we have done.   The problem isn’t a lack of intelligence, but a lack of consideration and … Continue reading →

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Expressions of Pride – Defensiveness

Posted on January 2, 2013 by familyencouragement

Today my precious granddaughter was over at our house and didn’t like it when her mother had denied her something she wanted.   So she took a swat at her leg.   My daughter disciplined her. I didn’t know this had happened … Continue reading →

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