“How often have we ourselves said or have heard others exclaim in times of crisis or trouble, 'I just don't know where to turn'? If we will just use it, there is a gift available to all of us-the gift of looking to God for direction. Here is an avenue of strength, comfort, and guidance.” IfsKnowsSaidUseTurnsTroubleHeardComfortCrisisAvailableGuidanceAvenuesTimes Of Crisis Book:The Measure of Our Hearts Source: The Measure of Our Hearts
“If he could have his way, Satan would distract us from our heritage. He would have us become involved in a million and one things in this life-probably none of which is very important in the long run-to keep us from concentrating on the things that are really important, particularly the reality that we are God's children. He would like us to forget about home and family values. He'd like to keep us so busy with comparatively insignificant things that we don't have time to make the effort to understand where we came from, whose children we are, and how glorious our ultimate homecoming can be!” IfsWayChildrenLongImportantHomeRealityRunningValuesForgetEffortMillionsOne ThingInvolvedUltimateBusyThis LifeSatanGloriousHeritageLong RunsInsignificantConcentratingFamily ValuesHomecomingWhere We CameHome And FamilyInsignificant Things Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“I recommend you come to know your Father in Heaven. Come to love Him. Always remember that He loves you and will give you guidance and support if you will but give Him the chance. Include Him in your decision making. Include Him in your heartaches and heartbreaks. Include Him when you take inventory of your personal worth.” IfsKnowsGivingRememberFatherHeavenChanceDecisionSupportLove YouGuidanceHeartacheDecision MakingInventoryFather In HeavenPersonal Worth Book:Be of Good Cheer Source: Be of Good Cheer
“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
“The practice of thrift is not outdated. We must discipline ourselves to live within our incomes even if it means going without or making do. The wise person can distinguish...between basic needs and extravagant wants. Some find budgeting extremely painful, but I promise you, it is never fatal.” IfsWantNeedsMeanPersonsPracticeWiseDisciplinePromisePainfulIncomeI PromiseExtravagantThriftOutdatedBasic NeedsWise PersonBudgeting Book:Ye Are My Friends Source: Ye Are My Friends
“As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him.” IfsChildrenWalksArmsMoldChild Of GodHeads Up Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“If we would know true love and understanding one for another, we must realize that communication is more than a sharing of words. It is the wise sharing of emotions, feelings, and concerns. It is the sharing of oneself totally.” IfsKnowsFeelingsUnderstandingRealizingEmotionWiseCommunicationConcernOneselfEmotions Feelings Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“If you have self-respect, you will take satisfaction in being well groomed and will not allow yourself to perform shabbily. You will continue to work toward high standards and goals to serve others, to continue and to practice self-discipline. You will not compromise your standards or beliefs.” IfsWellsSelfBeliefGoalPracticeDisciplineStandardsSatisfactionCompromiseSelf RespectSelf DisciplineHigh Standards Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“Over the years I have learned that when I need answers to deal with crises, people, and issues, I must go to God. God will help us in everything we do if we stay in tune and if we will call on him. We must each plan our future with him in our homes, our families, and our relationships with others. If we make him our senior partner, our lives can be successful.” PeopleIfsNeedsYearsHelpingHomeAnswersDealsIssuesSuccessfulOur LivesPlansCrisisPartnersGods WillOur FamilyBeing SuccessfulTunesOur FutureOur RelationshipI Have LearnedSeniorRelationships With Others 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
“Someone has said, “A friend is a person who is willing to take me the way I am.” Accepting this as one definition of the word, may I quickly suggest that we are something less than a real friend if we leave a person the same way we find him.” IfsWayMayPersonsSaidRealAcceptingWillingDefinitionsTake MeReal Friends Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“I challenge youth to cooperate with parents who are concerned about your reading and your viewing. Be concerned yourself about what you take into your mind. Young people, you would never eat a meal of spoiled or contaminated food if you could help it, would you? Select your reading and viewing carefully and in good taste.” PeopleIfsMindHelpingYoungReadingParentChallengesYouthTasteConcernedMealsSelectSpoiledGood Taste Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him. What a great blessing to be created in his image and know of our true potential in and through him! What a great blessing to know that in his strength we can do all things!” IfsKnowsChildrenCan DoWalksStrengthArmsBlessingAll ThingsMoldChild Of GodHeads UpTrue Potential Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“Ugly reports and conversations are always available to those who would promote the sordid and sensational. None of us are yet perfect. We each have failings that aren't terribly difficult to detect especially if that is the aim.” IfsDifficultPerfectFailingConversationAimAvailableUglyReportsGossipSensational Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“As adults, if our top priorities are constantly directed toward the acquisition of more and better worldly goods, it will not take long to increase our love in those directions. The purchase of a larger house or a nicer car or a more expensive boat may cause us to sacrifice our resources and develop an unwise love for these symbols of success and pleasure. We learn to love that which we serve, and we serve that which we love.” IfsMayLongHouseCausesPleasureSacrificeCarAdultsResourcesIncreasePrioritiesBoatSymbolsExpensiveGoodsOur LoveWorldlyAcquisitionUnwiseTop Priorities Book:Ye Are My Friends Source: Ye Are My Friends
