Monthly Archives: February 2013

Things I Learned from My Mom – Joy of Reading

Posted on February 27, 2013 by familyencouragement

When I was a boy we always had books in our home, lots of books.   From my earliest years Mom bought me books.   I still have some of them and I treasure them. Before I could read she read to … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned from My Mom – Celebrate Traditions

Posted on February 26, 2013 by familyencouragement

I often say that I got my heart from my father and my sense of humor from my mother.   That doesn’t mean at all that Mom was heartless and Dad was humorless.   Those were simply personality strengths that stood out … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned from My Mom – Stewardship

Posted on February 20, 2013 by familyencouragement

I have had some outstanding teachers in my life, but none compare to my Mom.  She didn’t teach me from lessons plans or a curriculum in a formal classroom.   Rather it was in our home where she advised me, corrected … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned from My Mom – Perseverance

Posted on February 18, 2013 by familyencouragement

We learn far more from the actions of people rather than their words.   My mother’s life was a sermon to me and it was a good sermon, one that impacted my life to this day.   One lesson I learned from … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned from My Mom – Generosity

Posted on February 12, 2013 by familyencouragement

As I have grown older I am more grateful for my parents.   They are more wise and far more sacrificial than I ever realized as a youngster.    Perspective will do that for you.   So will raising your own children. God … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Test

Posted on February 7, 2013 by familyencouragement

I remember well that early spring Saturday morning as I drove to Huntsville High School to take my ACT test.   I knew how important it was.   As a college student I remember the weight I felt during finals week and … Continue reading →

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The Best Book Your Child Will Ever Read

Posted on February 5, 2013 by familyencouragement

I began this series of posts on the topic of “The Best Education for Your Child”.  My thesis has been that the best education not only teaches us how to make a living, but how to live.   This happens when … Continue reading →

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