Howard Hendricks
In "Today in the Word" it is reported that, "Dr. Howard
Hendricks of Dallas Theological Seminary says he can
remember only two of his childhood school teachers; his
fifth and sixth grade teachers. He had a reputation for
causing trouble in the classroom. His fifth grade teacher
dealt with him by tying him to his seat and wrapping
mucilage paper over his mouth.
"Finally, Dr. Hendricks reports, he was promoted to the
sixth grade. His teacher was 6'4" tall, 'a feminine version
of Sherlock Holmes.' As he walked into her class she said,
'Oh, you're Howard Hendricks. I've heard a lot about you.'
But then she added, 'But I don't believe a word of it!'
"She convinced him that she had confidence in him, and Dr.
Hendricks recalls that he knocked himself out to please
her."
Every child and every adult -- including the elderly — need
lots of positive affirmation and encouragement. Everyone
needs someone to believe in and love him/her ... without
which we can shrivel up and die inside.
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