Family Quotes by MARVIN J. ASHTON

8 Family quotes by MARVIN J. ASHTON

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Marvin J. Ashton’s eight family reflections invite quiet contemplation, each line a gentle probe into the values and traditions that shape our lives.

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A willingness to vocalize feelings. How important it is to be willing to voice one's thoughts and feelings. Yes, how important it…

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It takes personal sacrifice to communicate when conditions are right for the other person-during the meal preparation, after a date, a hurt,…

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Sometimes when family members least deserve love, they need it the most.

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The family as an institution today is beset on all sides. Conflicts within the family are critical and often damaging. Contention puts…

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A diet of violence or pornography dulls the senses, and future exposures need to be rougher and more extreme. Soon the person…

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We ... tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their "good looks," their social status, their family pedigrees,…

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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,…

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Proper communication will always be a main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence.

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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…

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Shaking off restrictive chains requires action. They cannot be wished away. A declaration will never break chains. It requires commitment, self-discipline, and work.

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“The shepherds were invited to come and see. They saw. They trembled. They testified. They rejoiced. They saw Him wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying…

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As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up,…

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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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“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…

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“An understanding, loving heart is the pinnacle of all human emotions…. We come closest to becoming Christlike when we are charitable and understanding of…

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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…

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All of us need to be constantly reminded it takes a heap of living and loving to make a house a home.

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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…

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Peace-not passion, not personal possessions, not personal accomplishments nor happiness-is one of the greatest blessings a man can receive.

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Young people . . , God wants us to be victorious. He wants you to triumph over all of your foes. Stalwart and brave…

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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…

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“With God’s help, good cheer permits us to rise above the depressing present or difficult circumstances. … It is sunshine when clouds block the…

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