Tag Archives: character growth

Friends Trust Each Other

Posted on May 13, 2020 by familyencouragement

Good relationships have the earmarks of friendship.  The better the friendship, the stronger the relationship.   That includes the family.   Husbands and wives.   Parents and children (as the children grow the relationship transitions to a friendship).  Brothers and sisters.   God intends … Continue reading →

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Mistakes I Made in My Marriage – Being Slow to Initiate Reconciliation

Posted on July 7, 2016 by familyencouragement

I had ordered some material that was important to me and had waited for six weeks for it to arrive.    Finally it came in the mail and I placed it on the piano in the living room to go through … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, Anger, arguing, attitude, Bitterness, character growth, close family, closeness, communication, conflict, conversation, disagreements, familiy issues, family, Forgiveness, Love, Marriage, Personal Growth, Pride, Repentence, Speech, spiritual growth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Complaining Leaders

Posted on April 23, 2015 by familyencouragement

I was picking up a friend visiting our area at his hotel to take him to lunch.   Just before leaving his room he had to make a quick phone call to a mutual friend of ours. He made the call … Continue reading →

Posted in adversity, attitude, burnout, character growth, Children, Complaining, counsel, cynicism, Discouragement, Encouragement, faith, family, Family Issues, God's grace, griping, Leadership, mentor, mentoring, perspective, problems, self pity | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment