“If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.” IfsThinkingLoveInspirationalLooksHeartCareFacesUnderstandingChallengesRelationshipUniqueTreatsPatienceToleranceGentleBe PatientCaring For OthersInteractingPatience And LoveInteracting With OthersPatience LovePatience And ToleranceTreat Me Right Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“Still, small heavenly voices penetrate the heart with their gentle, convincing declarations… Most often, hope, encouragement, and direction come from a soft, piercing voice. Small voices are heard only by those who are willing to listen.” HeartStillsVoiceHeardWillingEncouragementGentleHeavenlyDeclarationConvincingPenetratePiercingsSmall Voice Book:The Measure of Our Hearts Source: The Measure of Our Hearts
“Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.” PeopleLooksHeartWisdomMotivationalFoundUnderstandingCompassionForgivenessForgivingBe KindNurseNurtureNursingBetter Than YouLove And ForgivenessForgiving OthersInspirational NurseInspirational NursingInspiring NursingBringing Out The BestForgiving Heart Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“God knows the feelings in every human heart. He can soften sorrow and lead when there seems to be no light. Prayer can give guidance and confidence. It reminds us that no one need be alone in this world. If all else fails, remember, God and one other person can be a family.” IfsKnowsWorldNeedsGivingHumansHeartPersonsFeelingsLightSeemsRememberPrayerFailingThis WorldFailureSorrowGuidanceHuman HeartGod Knows Book:The Measure of Our Hearts Source: The Measure of Our Hearts
“We ... tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their "good looks," their social status, their family pedigrees, their degrees, or their economic situations. The Lord, however, has a different standard by which he measures a person. When it came time to choose a king to replace King Saul, the Lord gave this criteria to his prophet Samuel: "Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; ... for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."” MenLooksHeartPersonsDifferentSocialSituationLordEconomicKingsDegreesStandardsBasesAppearanceHeightProphetLooking GoodCriteriaEvaluateCountenanceStatureSocial StatusPedigreeOutward Appearance Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“We often equate charity with visiting the sick, taking in casseroles to those in need, or sharing our excess with those who are less fortunate. But really, true charity is much, much more. Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you acquire and make a part of yourself. And when the virtue of charity becomes implanted in your heart, you are never the same again.” NeedsGivingHeartRealVirtueSickCharityFortunateAcquireExcessVisitingReally TrueLess FortunateThose In NeedCasseroles Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“Listening is more than being quiet. Listening is much more than silence. Listening requires undivided attention. The time to listen is when someone needs to be heard. The time to deal with a person with a problem is when he has the problem. The time to listen is the time when our interest and love are vital to the one who seeks our ear, our heart, our help, and our empathy.” NeedsHeartPersonsHelpingProblemInterestDealsAttentionSilenceHeardListeningQuietEmpathyAnd LoveEarsBeing QuietUndivided Attention Author:Marvin J. Ashton