Tag Archives: loyalty

Friends are Committed through the Hard Times

Posted on July 23, 2020 by familyencouragement

Nothing proves friendship like adversity.    Friendship is costly.  Sometimes it is not easy to stand with people during difficult hours.   It will take time, energy, and may involve money.    “Words are easy, like the wind; faithful friends are hard to … Continue reading →

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Making Your Wife Feel Loved

Posted on January 12, 2017 by familyencouragement

I was sincere when I got married, but made a lot of mistakes.  One of those areas was in communicating to Paula that I cared for her….in a way that meant something to her. As I write this we’ve been … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Care for Each Other

Posted on April 23, 2014 by familyencouragement

It was late at night, around 10 p.m., and our doorbell rang.   I’m still up at that time of night, but rarely have visits at that time unless it is a family member.   After turning the porch light on and … Continue reading →

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Best Friends are Loyal to Each Other

Posted on April 8, 2014 by familyencouragement

My dad had a stroke in 2001 and gradually degenerated physically until he passed away in July of 2008.   He had a transportation business and loved to drive his bus and got to know many people through the years.   When … 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 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 Doesn’t Repeat the Faults and Sins of Others

Posted on August 28, 2013 by familyencouragement

One of the times in my life when I feel the best is after I leave a conversation where I almost criticized someone, but held my tongue.   At the moment I wanted to do so, but refrained and was so … 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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Things I Learned from My Mom – Loyalty

Posted on March 5, 2013 by familyencouragement

I am so blessed to have a mother that takes relationships seriously.   I learned a lot of practical ways to be a friend from watching her life. It wasn’t until I was in my thirties that I realized that one … Continue reading →

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