A friend in the true sense is not a person who passively nods approval of our conduct or ignores improper behavior. A… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
A truly wise person will constantly move forward, striving for self-improvement, knowing that daily repentance is needed for progress. He will realize… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
God knows the feelings in every human heart. He can soften sorrow and lead when there seems to be no light. Prayer… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
A quality person is someone with integrity. To be worthy of the highest trust is a noble attribute and compliment. You will… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given. We must remember… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
Someone has said, “A friend is a person who is willing to take me the way I am.” Accepting this as one… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
We ... tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their "good looks," their social status, their family pedigrees,… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
One of the great tragedies of life, it seems to me, is when a person classifies himself as someone who has no… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
A diet of violence or pornography dulls the senses, and future exposures need to be rougher and more extreme. Soon the person… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
None of us need one more person bashing or pointing out where we have failed or fallen short. Most of us are… — Marvin J. Ashton Copy Share Image
The practice of thrift is not outdated. We must discipline ourselves to live within our incomes even if it means going without… — 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
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
Being on time to appointments and meetings is a phase of self-discipline and an evidence of self-respect. Punctuality is a courteous compliment… — 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
