Our spouse will usually interpret our message based on our tone of voice, not the words we use. — Gary Chapman Marriage Copy Share Image
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. COLOSSIANS 3:23” — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
The desire for romantic love in marriage is deeply rooted in our psychological makeup. — Gary Chapman Desire Copy Share Image
Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often a lack of courage. — Gary Chapman Courage Copy Share Image
Much of the misbehavior of children is motivated by the cravings of an empty LOVE TANK. — Gary Chapman Children Copy Share Image
Life's deepest meaning is not found in accomplishments , but in relationships — Gary Chapman Accomplishment Copy Share Image
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time. EPHESIANS 5:15-16 (ESV)… — Gary Chapman Time Copy Share Image
What we dislike in others is often a weakness in our own lives. — Gary Chapman Dislike Copy Share Image
One [reality] is that I am responsible for my attitude. I can be in prison, and I happen to get a chance… — Gary Chapman Attitude Copy Share Image
“I look for three things in hiring people. The first is personal integrity, the second is intelligence, and the third is a… — Gary Chapman High energy Copy Share Image
I would encourage you to make your own investigation of the one whom, as He died, prayed for those who killed Him:… — Gary Chapman Expression Copy Share Image
On the other hand, if I walk in the house, I don't even bother to find her, I just walk in the… — Gary Chapman Bother Copy Share Image
“Make time every day to share with each other some of the events of the day. When you spend more time on… — Gary Chapman Every day Copy Share Image
The getting out part [of advise] may well be true. Because if you have tried the tender love thing... typically the abuser… — Gary Chapman Abuser Copy Share Image
“There is a third truth, which only the mature lover will be able to hear. My spouse’s criticisms about my behavior provide… — Gary Chapman Habits Copy Share Image
Love is always freely given. Love cannot be demanded. We can request things of each other, but we must never demand anything.… — Gary Chapman Love Copy Share Image
Marriages are always moving from one season to another. Sometimes we find ourselves in winter--discouraged, detached, and dissatisfied; other times we experience… — Gary Chapman Always moving Copy Share Image
“Slavery is at the heart of dysfunctional families. When people serve others because they are forced to do so, freedom to truly… — Gary Chapman Family Copy Share Image
Sometimes when the spouse is really the culprit, it is hard to admit what you consider your little failures, but if you… — Gary Chapman Admitting Copy Share Image
I wrote this book [ Desperate Marriages] because of my own marriage. My wife and I struggled greatly in the early years… — Gary Chapman Book Copy Share Image
“Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle in your own heart. Say to God, “If you will give me a vision… — Gary Chapman Bible Copy Share Image
“Covenant love requires two factors: knowledge of the nature of love and the will to love. Understanding the 5 love languages will… — Gary Chapman Love Copy Share Image
“If acts of service do not come naturally for you, it is still a love language worth acquiring. It is a way… — Gary Chapman Acts of service Copy Share Image
My attitude affects my actions. So, if I have a negative attitude about it, then it is going to show up in… — Gary Chapman Action Copy Share Image
“The manner in which we speak is exceedingly important. An ancient sage once said, “A soft answer turns away anger.” When your… — Gary Chapman Copy Share Image
I think that in today's world, by nature, we are all self-centered. And that often leads to selfishness. — Gary Chapman Nature Copy Share Image
As a senior in high school, I had a strong sense that God wanted me in some kind of ministry. — Gary Chapman God Copy Share Image
Love is something you do for someone else, not something you do for yourself. — Gary Chapman Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“true love cannot begin until the in-love experience has run its course.” — Gary Chapman Love Copy Share Image
“THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch” — Gary Chapman Acts of service Copy Share Image
“Psychologist William James said that possibly the deepest human need is the need to feel appreciated.” — Gary Chapman Appreciated Copy Share Image
We fail to reckon with the reality of human nature. By nature,we are egocentric. Our world revolves around us. None of us… — Gary Chapman Altruistic Copy Share Image
“Negative feelings are more often alleviated when they are ignored rather than pampered. When you act positively in spite of negative emotions,… — Gary Chapman Husband and wife Copy Share Image
In a difficult marriage, both of us have failed each other. Even though one may be the major problem,you also have failed… — Gary Chapman Difficult Copy Share Image
“[Jesus said,] “To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge.”… — Gary Chapman Education Copy Share Image
Real love" - "This kind of love is emotional in nature but not obsessional. It is a love that unites reason and… — Gary Chapman Discipline Copy Share Image
If we can develop the character and work with God, then let him develop the character of Christ in us, we're going… — Gary Chapman Best Copy Share Image
We all desperately need love. If a spouse in a difficult marriage will learn the love language of that spouse, and they… — Gary Chapman Consistently Copy Share Image
“It is a fact, however, that when we receive affirming words we are far more likely to be motivated to reciprocate and… — Gary Chapman Marriage Copy Share Image
People do not get married planning to divorce. Divorce is the result of a lack of preparation for marriage and the failure… — Gary Chapman Divorce Copy Share Image
![“One [reality] is that I am responsible for my attitude. I can be in prison, and I happen to get a chance to go outside. I can look at the mud, or I can look at the stars. I am the one who decides which way to look. That is true for every one of us.” quote by Gary Chapman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/907/gary-chapman-1325_attitude_one-reality-is-that-i-am-responsible-for_239942.jpg)
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![“I wrote this book [ Desperate Marriages] because of my own marriage. My wife and I struggled greatly in the early years of marriage. In spite of the fact that we were Christians before we got married, we prayed about getting married, we believed it was God's will for us to get married, and we…” quote by Gary Chapman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66d/gary-chapman-1325_book_i-wrote-this-book-desperate-marriages-be_209297.jpg)
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