Gary Smalley Professions : Author Born : September 16, 1940 Died : March 6, 2016 Browse All Authors Top 12 quotes by Gary Smalley Affirming words from moms and dads are like light switches. Speak a word of affirmation at the right moment in a child's life and it's like lighting up a whole roomful of possibilities. Gary Smalley dad mom children Forgiveness involves pardon. Basically, that is like erasing their offenses toward us from a marking board. We immediately wash their offenses away like a wave washing away a message in the sand. Second, forgiveness involves caring for the offending person because most people who offend us have something in their own heart that needs healing. When we forgive others, they are released from our anger and we are healed by God. Gary Smalley forgiveness christian god Not forgiving somebody is like drinking poison and hoping that the offender will get sick. Gary Smalley forgiving sick drinking Life is relationships; the rest is just details. Gary Smalley inspirational relationship life If a man truly wants to communicate with his wife, he must enter her world of emotions. Gary Smalley marriage wife men Make it your goal to create a marriage that feels like the safest place on earth. Gary Smalley marriage goal love Children desperately need to know - and to hear in ways they understand and remember - that they're loved and valued by mom and dad. Gary Smalley dad mom children A KEY TO BEGIN FORGIVING: Become soft and tender with the person. The first step is to become soft in your mind and spirit. Lower your voice and relax your facial expressions. This reflects honor and humility; and as Proverbs 15:1 suggests, "A gentle answer turns away anger." Gary Smalley keys humility expression God specializes in impossible situations. Gary Smalley impossible-situations situation impossible Love is a decision. Not always an easy one. Gary Smalley decision easy love-is May God's richest blessings be upon you both today and throughout the year and may those blessings flow through you to touch the lives of everyone you meet. Gary Smalley blessing may years How do you show up for your relationships? Are you healthy or crippled? Are you prepared or needy? Are you ready to give or too tired to talk? Gary Smalley tired healthy giving Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors
