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by Paul Faulkner (12/22/2006) | Making Life Work for Your Family

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15-16 NRS)

A young and successful attorney said, "The greatest gift I have ever received was a gift I got one Christmas. My father handed me a small box, and inside was a note saying, 'Son, this year I'm giving you 365 hours — an hour every day after dinner.' My dad not only kept his promise, but every year he renewed it. That's the greatest gift I have ever received in my life. I am the result of his time."

Curtis Meadors told me a few days back that he had done basically the same thing. He gave his children — as a Christmas present — the gift of time. He also thought it was the best Christmas gift he had ever given.

It was the best Christmas gift he had ever given!

Maybe this Christmas is the season for giving the gift of time to your children.

God bless you and yours in this season of joy, peace, and love!

About the Author

Dr. Faulkner was the very first person of note and influence who shared his content with us at HEARTLIGHT.org beginning in 1996.

Paul Faulkner taught on the Abilene Christian University campus full-time for 35 years. He was honored in 1982 as the university’s Teacher of the Year. He has written several books and was a much sought-after speaker and seminar leader along with his Marriage Enrichment partner, Dr. Carl Brecheen. Dr. Faulkner mentored many ministers and church leaders, shared his loving homespun humor and wisdom through many channels, and endeared himself to thousands. Our dear friend and mentor went to be with the Lord in 2022, but his legacy lives on in the lives of those he touched and made better.