Quotes from Gary Chapman

Nothing can separate us from Him—high or low! — Kristianne Ovenshine —

God has made everything beautiful for its own time. —Ecclesiastes 3:11

18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.

The Lord who created you says: "Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine." —Isaiah 43:1

Love others even when they're not nice; they might be the next ones God draws to himself. — Mark Littleton

Physical presence in the time of crisis is the most powerful gift you can give if your spouse's primary love language is receiving gifts. Your body becomes the symbol of your love.

Friends and flowers are two of God's most extravagant blessings. Nurture both. — Mimi Greenwood Knight —

Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. —1 Peter 2:17

God's love freely working in us never fails to embrace others, helping them love too. — Jane Owen —

Love makes requests, not demands. When I demand things from my spouse, I become a parent and she the child.

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. —1 John 4:16

From a biblical perspective, the purpose of life is not to accomplish our own objectives. The purpose of life is to know God and to bring glory and honor to his name.

kind of love requires effort and discipline.

Do not try to give a serious apology via electronic media. Taking the time to speak directly with someone better conveys your sincerity.

Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn't really know very much. —1 Corinthians 8:2

He was a sincere husband who failed to understand the tremendous power of presence. His being there for his wife was more important than anything else in her mind. Physical presence in the time of crisis is the most powerful gift you can give if your spouse's primary love language is receiving gifts. Your body becomes the symbol of your love. Remove the symbol, and the sense of love evaporates.

Four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. —Mark 2:3–4

Helping others see why they are special is a great way to remind them of how the heavenly Father loves them and has made them unique. — Jeanette Gardner Littleton

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.

A gentle hug for older folks—and anyone else—makes them feel like the treasures they are. — Dianna Brumfield —

The emotional need for love must be met if we are to have emotional health. Married adults long to feel affection and love from their spouses. We feel secure when we are assured that our mate accepts us, wants us, and is committed to our well-being. During the "in-love" stage, we felt all of those emotions. It was heavenly while it lasted. Our mistake was in thinking it would last forever.

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. —1 Peter 4:8

In fact, true love cannot begin until the "in-love" experience has run its course.

Change your focus and you just might change your relationship.