“With God’s help, good cheer permits us to rise above the depressing present or difficult circumstances. … It is sunshine when clouds block the light. Ensign, May 1986” — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift. ....The Lord has declared that those who serve him and keep his commandments are called his servants. After they have been tested and tried and are found faithful and true… — 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
