Tag Archives: love

Affectionate Greetings

Posted on November 6, 2013 by familyencouragement

One of the most devastating days in my life was September 4, 1971.   About 8:45 a.m. that Saturday morning my grandfather died unexpectedly.    He was my namesake and we were very close.   I was only thirteen years old. When I … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Personal Greeting

Posted on November 1, 2013 by familyencouragement

When I was fourteen years old we had a guest speaker at our church for a youth banquet.  I met him before the event and we talked briefly.   He was very friendly and gracious.   After it was over I told … Continue reading →

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Growing a Close Family

Posted on October 24, 2013 by familyencouragement

I married someone that is the polar opposite of myself.   Paula is engaging, expressive and enjoys meeting people.   I am reserved, less expressive, and tend to pull away from crowds.  Neither personality is wrong; it’s the way God wired us.    … Continue reading →

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Failing to Communicate Love Produces Anger in Children

Posted on October 19, 2013 by familyencouragement

A friend and I were having lunch and he was sharing with me about the pain and frustration he felt of not being able to feel close to his father.   He had reached out so many times to his dad … Continue reading →

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Love Stays the Course Even When It is Difficult

Posted on September 27, 2013 by familyencouragement

Robertson McQuilkin was the president of Columbia Bible College and enjoyed a very successful and effective ministry.   After being married almost forty years, his wife began to forget things.    Tests were run and it was discovered that she had Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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Love Believes for the Best When It Seems Impossible

Posted on September 24, 2013 by familyencouragement

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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Love Trusts Even When Disappointed

Posted on September 20, 2013 by familyencouragement

I’m 55 years old now and have been in ministry since 1977.     When I began I was raw, sincere, stupid, naive and had a heart filled with love for God and people.   Thirty-six years later I’m not naive, … Continue reading →

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Love is Quiet When It Could Hurt Others

Posted on September 17, 2013 by familyencouragement

There are times that you have been loved and never knew it.   It wasn’t because of what someone did or said, but rather what they didn’t do or say.  Love is not always noticed; in fact, sometimes it is silent.    … Continue reading →

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Love is Strong

Posted on September 13, 2013 by familyencouragement

As a boy and teenager I understand very much what it meant to be loved.   I was blessed with two wonderful parents that never offered me anything but unconditional love.   But I knew very little about what it meant to … Continue reading →

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Love Thinks What is Right

Posted on September 10, 2013 by familyencouragement

I have friends that perhaps would not consider me to be their friend.   It is possible to be a friend to one that is not a friend to you. When Judas approached Jesus to betray Him, our Lord addressed him … Continue reading →

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