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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