Tag Archives: Bible reading

Filters for Making Wise Choices

Posted on February 11, 2016 by familyencouragement

A farmer hired a man to work for him. He told him his first task would be to paint the barn and said it should take him about three days to complete. But the hired man was finished in one … 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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Things I Learned from My Dad – Loving God

Posted on November 2, 2012 by familyencouragement

My Dad had a great heart for the Lord.     He and Mom had been attending church after they were married on December 8, 1956.   Mom was a Christian, but Dad had not yet trusted Christ as His personal Savior. Several … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Example

Posted on August 13, 2012 by familyencouragement

My parents taught me many valuable truths that shaped my life for good and that I remember to this day, even in my mid-50’s.   I am grateful to them for those formal lessons and instructive words.    However, what changed my … Continue reading →

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