Writing a book so that you could learn more about my Christian parents without making sure you are going to heaven would be a complete waste of time. Dad always implored others not to let their friends miss heaven. This was Dad’s motto and his number one goal. If you have made it to …Read More
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CHAPTER 29 CONCLUSION
“How true Daddy’s words were when he said: ‘All children must look after their own upbringing.’ Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” —Anne Frank My parents raised four very successful kids and …Read More
View Post Betsy James, Bill Jetton, Callie Jetton, Courts Jetton, Devon James, Emily Jetton, Hannah Taylor, Judy Jetton, Lottie James, Michael Taylor, Rod Jetton, Ruth Ann Taylor, Samuel Taylor, Son of a Preacher Man, Southwest Baptist University, Whitney Jetton, Will JettonCHAPTER 28 PRIDE
The “Oxford” dictionary defines pride as, “A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of one’s close associates, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.” While we all need a certain amount of pride to be helpful and productive to society, too much pride can be harmful. …Read More
View Post Pride, Rod Jetton, Son of a Preacher ManCHAPTER 27- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY- Sophomore Year -1987/88
Sophomore Year -1987/88 I started my sophomore year as the top runner on the cross country team, and I had been elected sophomore class president at the end of my freshman year. I still lived in Memorial Hall, and by this time all of us residents very close friends. Most kids would move off campus …Read More
View Post Bill Jetton, Brent Dupree, Cassie Jetton, Cathy Horn, Clinton Gross, David Evans, Frank James, Gern Jetton, Jack Baumann, Jack Purcell, Joe Falcomata, John Cook, John Jones, Josh James, Judy Jetton, Larry McKee, McGee, Mike Calhoun, Missouri, Odel Stearling, Paul Fitzwater, Paula Bogart, Rod Jetton, Ron Baker, Sherri Taylor, Son of a Preacher Man, Southwest Baptist University, Steve, Tammy Gross, Tim Taylor, Todd Stiff, Tony Berry, Wellspring Baptist FellowshipCHAPTER 27- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY – Freshman Year – 1986/87
Mom and Dad took me to college that year. I was so glad to go and so excited about getting out on my own. I wanted to get away from Dad, make my own decisions, and do things my way. We stopped at the Springfield Mall on the way to school, and I bought two …Read More
View Post Bill Jetton, Bolivar Missouri, Charlie Miller, Coach Dixon, Courts Jetton, David Evans, Don Crader, Dr. Whatley, Jon Cook, Judy Jetton, Lottie James, Memorial Hall, Missouri, Nancy Crader, Rod Jetton, Ruth Ann Taylor, Son of a Preacher Man, Southwest Baptist University, Suellen Fenton, Tim DeClue