Tag Archives: Judy Fulton

Quick Thought – Thursday, November 12, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Try to Catch a Squirrel

When a trained squirrel escaped from a traveling petting zoo, five-year-old Mom volunteered to retrieve it. She came down from the tree with scratches, bite marks, and an unforgettable lesson about wisdom. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Love the Least of These

When my parents took us into a Florida prison as children, I learned that Christian compassion doesn’t depend on someone’s innocence. Years later, an encounter with a man whose crime became a Hollywood movie reinforced one of Mom’s most important lessons: No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Let the Sun Set on Your Anger

During their 33-year marriage, Mom and my stepfather rarely let disagreements carry over into another day. Their example taught me that anger left unresolved can damage even our closest relationships. Ephesians 4 offers a better way. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 9, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Argue in Front of the Children

Growing up, I learned that disagreements between parents should be handled privately. But I misunderstood that lesson in my own marriage. Mom taught me that healthy relationships aren’t free from disagreement. What matters is how we resolve it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Thank Those Who Compliment You

After singing a solo at church, I brushed aside a couple’s compliment. Mom quickly taught me that graciously accepting praise is about more than humility. It’s about gratitude. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: God Bless the Bulldogs!

My mother never gave up hope that her beloved Carthage Bulldogs would win a state championship. They finally did, just 16 months after she passed away. Her faith, love and unwavering hope still inspire me today. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: You Can Do Better Than Straight Bs

I thought a report card filled with Bs would finally earn Mom’s praise. Instead, she taught me a lesson about effort, accountability, and doing my best that I still carry with me today. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: A Child’s First Teacher

My mother was a music teacher and a children’s television personality before she became my first teacher. Sixty years later, the lessons she taught me about faith, kindness and character remain with me. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 29, 2026– Lessons From Mom: Keep Your Chin Down

When I was five, I defiantly raised my chin at my mother. Her unexpected response taught me a lesson about respect, but her apology years later taught me something equally important. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 3, 2026: My Redeemer Lives—A Mother’s Faith in the Face of Death

Cancer took my mother’s life, but it could not take her faith or overturn the promise of resurrection. In her final weeks, she continued pointing us toward the living Redeemer she trusted. Continue reading →

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