Tag Archives: patience

Things that Strengthened Our Marriage – Removing Pressure to Conform to My Schedule

Posted on October 27, 2016 by familyencouragement

When we had been married just over a year I learned a valuable lesson.   I was working at a church as a Youth Pastor and our home was about fifty yards away from the church.   Both of us were working … 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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How to Conquer being Easily Provoked

Posted on August 5, 2013 by familyencouragement

Several years ago I became aware of how petty and impatient I can be.   Most of the time it has to do with people that waste my time.    One day it hit me while waiting in line to pay for … Continue reading →

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Regrets from being Easily Provoked

Posted on August 2, 2013 by familyencouragement

The things I will most regret with my family aren’t the things I have done or not done, but the things I have said.    When we are easily provoked we say and do things we regret later on.    A lack … Continue reading →

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Who Aggravates You?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by familyencouragement

I greatly enjoyed my years in college, but my third year (which was the last year I was in the dorm) was trying.   It wasn’t the classes, they were some of my best.   My challenge was a person.  We had … Continue reading →

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Love Tolerates Difficult People

Posted on July 24, 2013 by familyencouragement

I remember when I first met Paula in September of 1977.   We became friends and I so enjoyed her personality and company.    I knew that I cared deeply for her and it wasn’t long (less than a year) that I … Continue reading →

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The Price of Patience

Posted on May 3, 2013 by familyencouragement

Patience has wonderful benefits, but is not to be had without a cost.   It involves bearing provocation, annoyance and pain without complaint or anger.   It means that one perseveres through adversity, being wronged, misunderstood and hurt by others, even those … 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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The Importance of Patience

Posted on April 29, 2013 by familyencouragement

If we knew how important patience is we would be much more proactive in confronting impatience in our lives.   When we are impatient we are unloving (I Corinthians 13:4).   There are two motivating reasons why patience is important.  First, it … Continue reading →

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