Quotes from Gary Chapman

God's unconditional love often sneaks up on us when we least expect it! — Ann Varnum —

It may be found in serving others, or love may be expressed in words of encouragement. It might be displayed through supplying gifts of love, or manifested in gentle touches. Love might even mean praying for another or just being there for someone. Our expressions of love may come naturally. Or they may be steps of faith and obedience that we learn from the Holy Spirit.

Independence without responsibility is the road to low self-esteem, meaningless activity, and eventually boredom and depression. We do not gain a sense of self-worth from being independent. Our worth comes from being responsible.

Knowing is not enough. Loving is the best part of knowing. — Joseph Compaine —

What good is the house, the cars, the place at the beach, or any of the rest of it if your wife doesn't love you?

None of us have to be paralyzed when we have friends. — Julie Durham

God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. —2 Corinthians 9:8

servants, we show it for Him. — Julie Durham —

These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children. —Titus 2:4

Much of the misbehavior of children is motivated by the cravings of an empty 'love tank.

Research has indicated that the average individual listens for only seventeen seconds before interrupting and interjecting his own ideas.

spiritually? Are you encouraging each other in spiritual growth, or is one gently but consistently pulling in the opposite direction? Spiritual foundations are important. In fact, they are the most important because they influence all other areas of life and unity. Physical Unity

Lord God, sometimes I forget how much a small gesture can mean to my spouse—even if his or her primary love language isn't gifts. Please help me to be thoughtful and to show him or her how much I care.

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. —John 15:12

We serve a God who can make even in-law relationships wonderful! — Cindy Sipula

Making room for God and others means first putting off the old self. — James Stuart Bell

Love is the attitude that says, "I am married to you, and I choose to look out for your interests." Then the one who chooses to love will find appropriate ways to express that decision.

The best way we can make sure kids will grow up to be considerate adults is to demonstrate love for others while they're still small. — Jim D. Ferguson —

When we focus on doing our jobs and trust God to do His, everything works better. — Liz Collard —

As we enter a new year, I'm reminded that we can't cling to the security of the past, or even today. We have to keep moving on into an insecure future, where we don't know what will happen. But we don't move into the future alone. The One who loves us best will be there with us every step of the way.

God shows love in many ways, especially through the encouragement of other Christians.

Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. —1 Thessalonians 5:12

Will Durant once said, "To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves.

5   If I love them only when they please me (conditional love), and if I express my love to them only at those times, they will not feel genuinely loved.