It All Starts at Home : 15 Ways to Put Family First

by Harris, Larry C., with Cecil Murphey

• ISBN13: 9780800759087
• ISBN10: 0800759087
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Revell

Summary

Upon These Steadfast Principles, Fred and Ruth Harris started a life together in a world of prejudice. Other virtues were incorporated into their lives as nine children came into their family. Following practical sensibilities, this African-American couple defied racism, financial hardship, and more to make togetherness and faith the core of their inspiring story.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Foreword	p. 10
Introduction: It Starts with Parents	p. 12
Family Gives You a Past and a Future: Honor your name--it is the most important thing you have	p. 15
Family Impresses an Example: When you live what you teach, your family has no trouble following	p. 25
Your Earthly Home Teaches You about Your Heavenly One: God is premier, and then the family	p. 41
Family Sustains You in Tough Times: Stand together and stand up for each other	p. 57
Sharing and Caring Creates a Better You: Each child is responsible for the next younger child	p. 71
Family Members Are Friends for Life: Your best friends are your family members	p. 79
You Learn How to Give from Family: Always be willing to give to those less fortunate	p. 91
Discipline at Home Does Its Work: Respect each other and respect those older	p. 103
The Consequences of Choice Begin in Childhood: Don't compromise to be recognized. You'll be recognized because you don't compromise	p. 117
Families Take and Teach Worthy Work: Any honest job is good	p. 131
The Best Classroom Is the Living Room: Set goals and achieve them	p. 143
Family Gives You a Reason to Press On: In the face of failure and disappointment, drive on	p. 159
You Learn Integrity at Home: Pay back what you borrow or it's stealing	p. 175
You See God's Model for Mates: Follow God's commands for purity	p. 187
Family Shows You How Much You Matter: You're as good as anybody else. No one is inferior	p. 199
Conclusion: Still Together	p. 217
The Principles: Ways to Keep the Family First	p. 221
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