Quotes from Gary Chapman

Battles come, but God is there. Accept His love, even if you can't feel it at the moment.

rescue the drowning. Love dives in. — Debbie Burgett —

Entering someone else's world is sometimes awkward, but the results can be eternal. — Sharron K. Cosby —

You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." —Acts 20:35

The more passionate the defensive response, the more deeply self-worth has been threatened.

Inside the Tent of Meeting, the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to his friend. —Exodus 33:11

When we correct our children about their language, teaching them which words are appropriate and which aren't, they listen.

Researchers are concerned that when screen time goes up, empathy goes down. Kids are exposed to violence in video games, which can desensitize them to pain in others, bullying, and acts of violence.

For better or for worse" is easier said than done. — Sarajane Giere —

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. PROVERBS 12:14-

Words have an everlasting effect, bringing life or death. Resolve now that your words will bring life! — Kelly J. Stigliano

All of us have areas in which we feel insecure. We lack courage and that lack of courage often hinders us from accomplishing the positive things we would like to do.

Love is not a feeling; it's a choice.

When I have been wronged by my spouse and she has painfully confessed it and requested forgiveness, I have the option of justice or forgiveness. If I choose justice and seek to pay her back or make her pay for her wrongdoing, I am making myself the judge and she the felon. Intimacy becomes impossible. If, however, I choose to forgive, intimacy can be restored. Forgiveness is the way of love.

Love isn't about getting everything you want and need and making sure you always feel happy. Love is a choice to meet someone else's needs, to sacrifice for another, to want what's best for the other—even when it's hard.

Sometimes the best way to forget our own difficulties is to reach out and bless someone else. — Linda Jett —

Enjoy God on a personal level—and let Him enjoy you! — Jeanette Gardner Littleton

Giving is so much better than receiving when it's generated by an act of love—especially at Christmas! — Connie Pombo

God replied to Moses, "I Am Who I Am. Say this to the people of Israel: I Am has sent me to you." —Exodus 3:14

The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? —Proverbs 18:14

If I choose justice and seek to pay my spouse back or make her pay for her wrongdoing, I am making myself the judge and her the felon. Intimacy becomes impossible. If, however, I choose to forgive, intimacy can be restored. Forgiveness is the way of love.

Think of what would happen in the world if all of us started praising each other for accomplishments rather than pointing out what was wrong.

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. —Romans 8:38

Love is patient and kind. —1 Corinthians 13:4