Marvin J. Ashton Quotes
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When a mother asked her small child how he fell out of bed, he answered, "Because I wasn't in far enough." Let me just say in passing that it has been my experience that most people who fall out of the Church do so because they were not in far enough.
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We live in a complex world. There are many forces calling out, 'Love me.' A sure way to set our guidelines for that which we choose to serve and learn to love is to follow the admonition of Joshua: 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Many marriage tragedies are caused, not by lack of money, but rather by the mismanagement of it.
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The practice of thrift is not outdated. We must discipline ourselves to live within our incomes even if it means going without or making do. The wise person can distinguish...between basic needs and extravagant wants. Some find budgeting extremely painful, but I promise you, it is never fatal.
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The best and most clear indicator that we are progressing spiritually and coming unto Christ is the way we treat other people.
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The world is filled with too many of us who are inclined to indicate our love with an announcement or declaration. True love is a process. True love requires personal action. Love must be continuing to be real. Love takes time.
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Give no time to finding fault of criticism.
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A friend in the true sense is not a person who passively nods approval of our conduct or ignores improper behavior. A friend is a person who cares.
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We should teach, particularly ourselves, that nobody is a nobody. We are someone, and with God's help we can accomplish all things.
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Some of us are inclined to look to the weaknesses and shortcomings of others in order to expand our own comfort zone.
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I recommend you come to know your Father in Heaven. Come to love Him. Always remember that He loves you and will give you guidance and support if you will but give Him the chance. Include Him in your decision making. Include Him in your heartaches and heartbreaks. Include Him when you take inventory of your personal worth.
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Wise is the man who says what needs to be said, but not all that could be said.
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A willingness to practice patience. Patience in communication is that certain ingredient of conduct we hope others will exhibit toward us when we fail to measure up. Our own patience is developed when we are patient with others.
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Worthiness is a process, and perfection is an eternal trek. We can be worthy to enjoy certain privileges without being perfect.
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A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith.
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Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.
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Resentment and anger are not good for the soul. They are foul things.
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Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.
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Day-to-day acts of service, whether for good or evil, may not seem important, but they are building cords of love that become so strong they can seldom be broken. Ours is to place our areas of love in proper perspective. Meaningful love always works for our eternal progress and not against it.
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Sometimes when family members least deserve love, they need it most. Love is not appropriately expressed in threats, accusations, expressions of disappointment, or retaliation. Real love takes time, patience, help, and continuing performances.
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The direction in which we are moving is more important than where we are at the moment. Goal setting should cause us to stretch as we make our way.
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Commitment is a word that cannot stand alone. We must always ask, "Committed to what?" . . . . let us be committed to . . . using Jesus Christ as our master teacher.
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The difference between those who are committed and those who are not is the difference between the words want and will.
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We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.