Adversity will surface in some form in every life. How we prepare for it, how we meet it, makes the difference. We can be broken by adversity, or we can become stronger. The final result is up to the individual'. Marvin J. Ashton More Quotes by Marvin J. Ashton More Quotes From Marvin J. Ashton Peace is a blessing that comes to those who trust in God. It is established through individual righteousness. True personal peace comes about through eternal vigilance and constant righteous efforts. Marvin J. Ashton trust-in-god effort blessing We live in a complex world. There are many forces calling out, 'Love me.' A sure way to set our guidelines for that which we choose to serve and learn to love is to follow the admonition of Joshua: 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Marvin J. Ashton calling house love-is We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best. Marvin J. Ashton poor character thinking Leaders on every level should be primarily interested in rendering compassionate caring for others. Marvin J. Ashton levels leader caring Satan is ever present, trying to destroy our glory and remove our crown. One of his most powerful tools is discouragement. Don't let your discouragement make Satan rejoice. Marvin J. Ashton powerful tools trying All of us need to be constantly reminded it takes a heap of living and loving to make a house a home. Marvin J. Ashton house home needs A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift. Marvin J. Ashton possession friendship Through microscopic examination one can find in almost every life incidents or traits that can be destructive when they are magnified. Marvin J. Ashton incidents examination gossip 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. Marvin J. Ashton ugly gossip perfect God grant to all of us the power and strength to be people of integrity, and the insight and wisdom to avoid being led into the snares of the dishonest. Marvin J. Ashton honesty integrity people Proper communication will always be a main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence. Marvin J. Ashton ingredients communication listening Procrastination is a deadly weapon of human progress. Marvin J. Ashton progress procrastination weapons How comfortable some of us become as we nestle in the web of procrastination. It is a false haven of rest for those who are content to live without purpose, commitment, or self-discipline. Marvin J. Ashton procrastination self commitment Progression and achievement belong to those who have learned to use the opportunity of now. Our strides of today will determine our locations tomorrow. Marvin J. Ashton achievement use opportunity Punctuality or the lack thereof oftentimes is the only introduction one will ever have to new groups and friends. Serenity and poise are not the companions of those who lack the courtesy and judgment to be on time. Marvin J. Ashton serenity judgment groups ...Many of us are perpetual reactors. We let other people determine our actions and attitudes. We let other people determine whether we will be rude or gracious, depressed or elated, critical or loyal, passive or dedicated. Marvin J. Ashton rude attitude people I am acquainted with a wife and mother who is chained securely at the present time to a life-style of murmuring and criticism. She is the first to point out faults in her husband or to repeat neighborhood gossip. How damaging is a habit that permits fault-finding, character assassination, and the sharing of malicious rumors! Gossip and caustic comments often create chains of contention. These chains may appear to be very small, but what misery and woe they can cause! Marvin J. Ashton husband mother character God has given each of us one or more special talents....It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given. Marvin J. Ashton gifts-and-talents given special Striving can be more important than arriving. Marvin J. Ashton arriving strive important Day-to-day acts of service, whether for good or evil, may not seem important, but they are building cords of love that become so strong they can seldom be broken. Ours is to place our areas of love in proper perspective. Meaningful love always works for our eternal progress and not against it. Marvin J. Ashton strong evil meaningful
