Quotes from Gary Chapman

Loving other people means meeting their needs, whatever those needs may be. — Rebecca Krusee

Those who love God can't help but reflect His love to others. — Tammy L. Hensel

A gentle answer turns away wrath."2 The volume of a parent's voice has great influence over a child's reaction to what the parent says. It takes practice to speak softly, but we can all learn how to do it. Also, when we are feeling tense with our children, we can learn to speak calmly, asking questions whenever possible, rather than issuing commands.

Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. —James 1:9

you harvesting to the very edges of your field in terms of time? — Gaye Clark

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. —James 3:17

When you go to unfamiliar places, you will discover opportunities to share love you never knew you had to give. — Alyssa Santos —

Like that cracked and broken pot, we humans are flawed. We have been damaged by pain, persecution, and disappointment. Yet God sees the value in each of us and continues to use us as His messengers, witnesses, and examples. The glue of His love patches our wounds so we can keep serving as His vessels, His treasures in fragile clay jars. Despite our flaws, we are worthy to share His love.

Though I am the least deserving of all God's people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ. —Ephesians 3:8

We can enter the future confidently, remembering that God goes with us. — Julie Durham —

For God has not given us a spirit of fear. —2 Timothy 1:7

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. —1 Peter 5:6

You see, when we allow God's love to shine from us, we have the blessing and joy of seeing the awkward duckling turn into the beautiful swan.

The Lord knows I shouldn't have done that . . ." he said to his men. "The Lord forbid that I . . . attack the Lord's anointed one, for the Lord himself has chosen him." —1 Samuel 24:6

Exuberance and vitality require energy; this means as parents we need to be in the best possible health physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

That leads me to the second truth: Love is a choice and cannot be coerced. Dave and Mary were criticizing each other's behavior and getting nowhere. Once they decided to make requests of each other rather than demands, their marriage began to turn around

love Him. — Brian Varney —

God honors those who love Him. — Karl Cumberland

So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. —Romans 14:19

As we show love and respect for God's servants, we show it for Him. — Julie Durham —

If we can agree that the word love permeates human society, both historically and in the present, we must also agree that it is a most confusing word. We use it in a thousand ways. We

You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don't let anyone disregard what you say. —Titus 2:15

We agreed there was no benefit to our living together any longer, so we split.

But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. —1 Corinthians 12:18