Quotes from Gary Chapman

I want to love the unknowns like Jessica, for they are not unknown to God. — Julie Lavender —

When you comfort the hurting, God is pleased. — Don Richards —

Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. —John 16:33

Love blossoms when we water it with prayer. — Donna J. Howard —

So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. —Hebrews 4:9

I thought about it a long time. Yes, in love God gave us gifts. In love He keeps us going. In love He trains us and makes us even better at what we do. And in love He applauds us, letting us know He is pleased.

Husbands and wives are designed to complement each other. When the man is weak, his wife is strong; when she stumbles, he is there to pick her up. Life is easier when two hearts and minds are committed to working together to face the challenges of the day.

what is precious to us. — Benjamin Venable, as told to Jeanette Levellie —

If we're drowning in self-pity, we may miss a chance to encourage others. — Kristi Paxton —

Do you ever feel like your life is a dance on broiling sand? Or that you're being burned or stung by the elements? Let God and His love be your shade, your protection from the harsh realities of the elements of life.

With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter. —2 Thessalonians 2:15

I will be careful to live a blameless life — when will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. —Psalm 101:2

Whenever you enter a season of change, remember to look to the God of Creation who loves you in and out of season. — Alyssa Santos —

Many people mess up every new day with what happened yesterday. They insist on bringing into today the failures of yesterday, and in so doing pollute a potentially wonderful day. When bitterness, resentment, and revenge are allowed to live in the human heart, words of affirmation will be impossible to speak. The best thing we can do with past failures is to let them be history. Yes

Our lives consist of different seasons. Through them all, God's love and mercy never changes. — Mimi Greenwood Knight

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God's love be in that person? —1 John 3:17

The purpose of life is to know God and to bring glory and honor to his name. For most people, marriage enhances the possibility of achieving this objective.

Busque o entendimento e a reconciliação, em vez de impor sua percepção pessoal como a única maneira lógica de interpretar a situação.

The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends. —Proverbs 11:30

God's love compels us beyond bitter heartaches that we might show genuine compassion. — Kathleen Kohler —

Demonstrating patience and kindness to those around us in concrete ways blesses and enriches us as well. — Louise D. Flanders —

Love is kind. If then we are to communicate love verbally, we

La manipulación mediante la culpa («Si fueras un buen cónyuge, harías esto por mí»), no es un lenguaje del amor. La coerción mediante el miedo («Hazlo o lo lamentarás»), es algo ajeno al amor.

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. —Proverbs 3:3