Quotes from Gary Chapman

When we express kindness, we can't help but experience kindness. — Elissa M. Schauer —

Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. —John 13:35

Releasing the person is not forgiveness. Forgiveness is a response to confession. It is rather a releasing of my hurt and anger so that I am no longer consumed by them. It is choosing to love people in spite of the wrong they have done to me. It does not restore the relationship, but it does allow me to live my life in peace and love toward others.

But encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. —Hebrews 10:25

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. —Matthew 20:28

The first step to reconciliation is the willingness to breach the gap. — Ila Reed

God loves to shine His light in our souls when we call out to Him. — Scoti Springfield Domeij

A person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people. —Romans 2:29

Christ gave us infinite value on the cross. — Dianna Brumfield

When we serve others, it's often as if we're serving God directly. — Angela Deal

Love is a choice. And either partner can start the process today.

But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. —Matthew 6:15

They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. —Matthew 2:11

forgiveness is not a feeling but a decision. It is the decision to offer grace instead of demanding justice.

Show love; you'll be surprised what God can do through you. — Mark Littleton —

That kind of love requires effort and discipline. It is the choice to expend energy in an effort to benefit the other person, knowing that if his or her life is enriched by your effort, you too will find a sense of satisfaction -- the satisfaction of having genuinely loved another

Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. —James 1:17

God cloaks us with His love so we're able to offer the same to others. — Mary Kay Moody —

We can recognize the in-love experience for what it was—a temporary emotional high—and now pursue "real love" with our spouse. That kind of love is emotional in nature but not obsessional. It is a love that unites reason and emotion. It involves an act of the will and requires discipline, and it recognizes the need for personal growth.

Searching for God is not always easy, but when we seek Him, we'll find Him—at Christmas and any other day of the year. — Jenni Davenport

I believe that not only does love stand a chance in this world, but in fact it is our only chance.

but our real interest is not in the food. We are on a quest to discover love.

if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. —Matthew 14:29