Tag Archives: servanthood

Friends Serve One Another

Posted on May 16, 2019 by familyencouragement

One of my fondest memories of friendship came out of a time when Paula and I were hurting the most.   We were at home, both of us recovering from physical setbacks. I had been in the hospital with pneumonia two … Continue reading →

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Serving Difficult People

Posted on August 22, 2013 by familyencouragement

One Sunday Paula and I were arriving home from church and not only was I tired, but my mind was full of the events that had happened during the day.    We pulled up in the driveway  and I grabbed my … Continue reading →

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Love Sacrifices for Others

Posted on July 22, 2013 by familyencouragement

Love is never mediocre, but extreme.    It is willing to pay the greatest cost and carry the heaviest burdens – without anyone ever knowing about it.    If there is no sacrifice, there is no love. That’s why many bail out … Continue reading →

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Love Focuses on Others

Posted on July 17, 2013 by familyencouragement

I don’t get to visit a lot of churches because of my responsibilities at our church, but I do enjoy doing so because I  learn ways to help us be more effective in our ministry.   One of the things I … Continue reading →

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The Difficulty of Dealing with Pride

Posted on July 3, 2013 by familyencouragement

Pride is so insidious that we don’t even know when we are infected by it.   We can defend and absolve ourselves, but if the symptoms of pride are evident (see previous post) then so is the root.  And the root … Continue reading →

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Kindness is Seen in Meeting Practical Needs

Posted on May 16, 2013 by familyencouragement

Kindness does little things to meet practical needs.   It is thoughtful, caring and acts without thought of being recognized.    The need is motivation enough to get involved. There is a great example of this in the Bible.   After being in … 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 – Generosity

Posted on February 12, 2013 by familyencouragement

As I have grown older I am more grateful for my parents.   They are more wise and far more sacrificial than I ever realized as a youngster.    Perspective will do that for you.   So will raising your own children. God … 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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Leaders Serve First

Posted on September 21, 2012 by familyencouragement

What does servanthood look like in the home?    Simply put, the leader serves first.    Serving begins at the top. In corporate America we have been taught that at the top of the pyramid are those that are to be served … Continue reading →

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