Tag Archives: service

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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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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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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No Regrets

Posted on October 12, 2012 by familyencouragement

I’ve been writing about what families can do to be close.  Some seem to think that that those that enjoy good relationships in their homes just happened to be lucky.   I believe it is the blessing of God from following … Continue reading →

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Wrong Perspective Hinders Serving

Posted on October 8, 2012 by familyencouragement

A few weeks ago I was in a business picking up some material that was promised at a certain time and it wasn’t ready.   The manager came over and apologized and took responsibility for the problem and didn’t charge me … Continue reading →

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Pride Hinders Serving

Posted on October 3, 2012 by familyencouragement

What is the greatest hindrance to your serving your family?    There are a number of reasons, but there is one that outdistances them all. The greatest blockade to your being a servant is pride.   Pride makes a person think they … Continue reading →

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Insecurity Hinders Serving

Posted on October 1, 2012 by familyencouragement

The benefits of serving each other in the home are worth the effort and sacrifice.   If the benefits are so worthwhile (relational closeness, joy, reducing conflicts) why don’t we serve our family members?    We need to go deep and … Continue reading →

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Reducing Conflict in the Family

Posted on September 28, 2012 by familyencouragement

Why do families have conflict?    I suppose that all sorts of answers would suit the question, but I think most of them deal with the effect rather than the cause of conflict.  In fact, conflict is so stressful to a … Continue reading →

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Bringing Joy to Your Home

Posted on September 26, 2012 by familyencouragement

I want my home to be a place of joy, happiness and fun.    One day my children and wife will stand in a funeral home before a casket where my body rests.   While there, conversations will be had, comments made, … Continue reading →

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Servants Go Last

Posted on September 24, 2012 by familyencouragement

Everyone wants to have a close family, but it is rarely seen.    It doesn’t have to be this way as the  Bible teaches us how to do so.    It isn’t the result of merely spending lots of time together, but … Continue reading →

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