Quotes from Gary Chapman

That's probably one of the reasons why God gives us friends—to help us celebrate the good times, and to show us His—and their—love and concern in the bad times.

This doesn't mean you must be thankful for all circumstances, but that in every situation, you can choose to see something for which to thank God. He is present in your circumstances, and the more you look for him, the more you will find him.

I led Israel along with my ropes of kindness and love. —Hosea 11:4

Your words may give your spouse the courage necessary to take that first step.

A grace-filled attitude is a blessing to everyone—even yourself. — Patricia L. Stebelton

We never know how our words will bring hope and encouragement to a total stranger. — Rebecca Stuhlmiller —

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. —2 Corinthians 1:3

Feeling loved by a spouse enhances our sense of significance. We reason, If someone loves me, I must have significance.

The all-important ingredient is Individualization.

to show someone your love? Let him or her know you believe in them. — Jeanette Gardner Littleton —

Are you leaving a loving example for your children to emulate? — Sandra McGarrity

When you're helping someone through a seemingly impossible burden, God's love will strengthen and heal you both. — Beverly Abear

Boys and girls alike need physical affection, yet young boys often receive less than young girls. There are many reasons for this, but the most common is that some parents feel that physical affection will somehow feminize a boy. Of course, this is not true. The fact is that the more parents keep the emotional tank full, the healthier the child's self-esteem and sexual identity will be.

Some good questions to ask yourself are, What can I do today that may improve my situation? What do I need to pray about today? With whom do I need to talk today? What action do I need to take today? God has entrusted to you only the present, and wise use of today is all that he expects.

Dear brothers and sisters, we can't help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing. —2 Thessalonians 1:3

If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry. —Luke 3:11

Experiente indragostirii[...]Are durata scurta (de obicei sub doi ani)si pare sa serveasca omenirii intr-un mod similar strigatului de imperechere al gastelor din Canada.

When it comes to loving, we'll never completely arrive—we can always love more. — Sam Donato —

She said I was crazy. She said I did not understand the stress of being a twenty-four-hour nurse. She said I should be more understanding and help her more. I really tried, but it didn't seem to make any difference. After that, we just grew further apart. After a while, there was no love left, just deadness. Both of us agreed that the marriage was over.

So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God. —Matthew 5:23–24

Learning the love language of acts of service will require some of us to reexamine our stereotypes of the roles of husbands and wives.

He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. . . . —2 Corinthians 1:4

It also should not be assumed that a marital crisis—the kind where one or both partners feel as if they "can't take it anymore" and seriously consider splitting up—inevitably leads to divorce.

Love boldly. Let people know they're not struggling alone. — Laura L. Bradford —