A willingness to practice patience. Patience in communication is that certain ingredient of conduct we hope others will exhibit toward us when… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
It takes personal sacrifice to communicate when conditions are right for the other person-during the meal preparation, after a date, a hurt,… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Young people are going to go to someone, somewhere. And we had better see that that 'someone' is us when the opportunity… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
“Soft and small voice communications with our associates make priceless friendships possible. I am appreciative of people who find no need to… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Ugly reports and conversations are always available to those who would promote the sordid and sensational. None of us are yet perfect.… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
If we would know true love and understanding one for another, we must realize that communication is more than a sharing of… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Listening is more than being quiet. Listening is much more than silence. Listening requires undivided attention. The time to listen is when… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Often parents communicate most effectively with their children by the way they listen to and address each other. Their conversations showing gentleness… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Proper communication will always be a main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence. — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Some think the only way to get even, to get attention or advantage, or to win is to bash people. This kind… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
“WE CAN'T ALWAYS CONTROL OUR CIRCUMSTANCES BUT WE CAN CONTROL OUR ATTITUDE. WE MUST BE MORE CONCERNED WITH WHAT WE DO WITH WHAT HAPPENS… — MARVIN J. ASHTON Copy Share Image
Satan is ever present, trying to destroy our glory and remove our crown. One of his most powerful tools is discouragement. Don't let your… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Shaking off restrictive chains requires action. They cannot be wished away. A declaration will never break chains. It requires commitment, self-discipline, and work. — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
“The shepherds were invited to come and see. They saw. They trembled. They testified. They rejoiced. They saw Him wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up,… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
We should teach, particularly ourselves, that nobody is a nobody. We are someone, and with God's help we can accomplish all things. — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
“Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
“An understanding, loving heart is the pinnacle of all human emotions…. We come closest to becoming Christlike when we are charitable and understanding of… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
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… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
All of us need to be constantly reminded it takes a heap of living and loving to make a house a home. — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
A willingness to vocalize feelings. How important it is to be willing to voice one's thoughts and feelings. Yes, how important it is to… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Peace-not passion, not personal possessions, not personal accomplishments nor happiness-is one of the greatest blessings a man can receive. — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
