Category Archives: Hope

Release Your Children Gradually

In a way I’m not fully qualified to write this as I still have a child at home.   On the other hand my wife and I have experienced six of our kids leaving.   My baby girl will be leaving … Continue reading

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Secret of a Strong Marriage

The strength of a structure is determined by it’s foundation.   The higher the structure, the deeper the foundation.    The foundation is hidden and unseen, but it is crucial to the strength and longevity of whatever is built on top of … Continue reading

Posted in adversity, attitude, Bible, Change, character growth, church, close family, closeness, conflict, familiy issues, family, Hope, Husband, Legacy, Marriage, Obedience, Perseverance, Personal Growth, problems, Strategy, Success, Truth, Wife | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Importance of Gratitude in Parenting

Last night after church I received a text message on my phone.   It was from my son-in-law, Bryan Webster.   A year ago he and Ashley moved to Houston to start his career as a firefighter.   We miss them terribly, but … Continue reading

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Love Believes for the Best When It Seems Impossible

It is difficult for me to be close relationally to a pessimist.   In fact, I don’t know how anyone would want to hang around with a negative person for a long time (unless it was another pessimist!). Once I was … Continue reading

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