Category Archives: Teaching

Building Your Children

Posted on August 3, 2018 by familyencouragement

When I was in the eighth grade my mother asked me to sit down.   I could tell she wanted to have a serious conversation and I thought I was in trouble.   However, she wanted to pass on to me an … Continue reading →

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Three Essential Qualities for Advisers

Posted on March 28, 2016 by familyencouragement

I attended a Christian college and we had chapel services during the week.   Those were great hours when some of America’s greatest preachers and Bible teachers came to speak to us.   Also, announcements were made that pertained to the student … Continue reading →

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Love is Kind

Posted on May 7, 2013 by familyencouragement

Several months ago a professor from my college days passed away.   I never had him for class, but everyone knew him around campus for his smile.   He always had a joyful, cheerful countenance that radiated.   His name was Tommy … Continue reading →

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The Power of Patience

Posted on May 1, 2013 by familyencouragement

Patience is not easy, but it is worthwhile.      One of the values of patience is that it influences others to do right.  People do not change readily and if they will change they need parents, teachers, leaders, and … Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Marriage

Posted on April 5, 2013 by familyencouragement

My parents were married on December 6, 1956.   We had a reception for them to honor them to honor them on their 50th wedding anniversary in December, 2006.   I’m so glad we were able to do it because my Dad … Continue reading →

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Training Your Children

Posted on April 4, 2013 by familyencouragement

Parenting is a lot of work.   It is not the responsibility of the church, the government or the school to raise our kids.   We can delegate portions of our tasks, but we cannot delegate the responsibility of it to anyone. … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned from My Mom – The Solution to My Greatest Need

Posted on March 16, 2013 by familyencouragement

This is without question the most important truth I ever learned from my Mom.   I had heard my pastor and many other preachers say the same thing, but it didn’t hit it’s mark in my heart until Mom said it.  … 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 – 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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