My mom taught me to tell people how you feel, but to recognize that you may not always be right.
My mom taught me to go to worship even when you don’t feel like it, because you may bless others by being there and worship is not about us.
My mom taught me to always put my best foot forward as God expects our first fruits not our leftovers.
My mom taught me to respect authority. She never told me not to question, but she did expect me to respect my elders in word and deed.
My mom taught me that wisdom often means turning off the TV, walking out of movies, and walking away from negative friendships.
My mom taught me to never slander and to ignore gossip.
My mom taught me to work in and outside the home and never complain.
My mom taught me to be loyal to my husband even when irritated with him. A commitment is a commitment. A vow is a vow.
My mom taught me that it is OK to move away from parents to further the gospel because Jesus is number one. She would rather have no other number one than Christ.
My mom taught me to appreciate home cooked meals and to always try something before deciding that you don’t like it…even okra.
My mom taught me to be a professional woman who doesn’t demand respect, but one who displays it and earns it.
My mom taught me that you will, indeed, catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
My mom taught me that beauty comes from the inside… and a little mascara.
My mom taught me to appreciate the creation by planting a garden and watching God provide the increase. If the weeds come, don’t complain just get rid of them before they kill the beans.
My mom taught me to never demand gifts, never expect praise, and never pout till getting attention. Although, gifts from her were many, praise constant, and attention from her consistent.
My mom taught me that feminism was faulty, but that equality was God-given.
My mom taught me to never stop learning.
My mom taught me that money does not bring happiness, and that life is not found in things. Birthdays and Christmas are not about gifts.
My mom taught me to put Christ at number one, my husband at number two, my children at number three, and my church family at number four. All else is somewhere down the priority list.
My mom taught me that living right is a better means to teach the gospel than just talk. She said, "actions speak louder than words." Nevertheless, words are what spread the gospel and she taught me to never be ashamed to tell the good news of Jesus Christ.
My mom taught me that living right is a better means to teach the gospel than just talk. She said, "actions speak louder than words." Nevertheless, words are what spread the gospel and she taught me to never be ashamed to tell the good news of Jesus Christ.
My mother means many things to me: She is my role model, an example of professionalism, motherhood, ministry and womanhood. She taught me the message of Christ and passed down a rich heritage of faith. She was/is faithful to her Lord, my God. She was/is loyal to her husband, my dad. I am who I am because of my mother.
I love you mom. I miss you, but I know, more than anyone else, you understand.
Happy late Mother’s Day, mom.
What a beautiful way to give tribute to your mother and the way she shaped you. I recognized many of those things in my mom and in my wife. A portrait of a mother is a glimpse of something better in all of us. Thanks!
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