If you're going through difficult times today, hold steady. It will change soon. If you are experiencing smooth sailing and easy times now, brace yourself. It will change soon. The only thing you can be certain of is change. James Dobson More Quotes by James Dobson More Quotes From James Dobson I don't blame homosexuals for being angry when people say they've made a choice to be gay because they don't. James Dobson gay choices people We human beings can survive the most difficult of circumstances if we are not forced to stand alone. James Dobson stand-alone difficult circumstances It is very important to understand that pluralism is part of our system. We don't all think the same thing and part of our strength is that we come from different perspectives. We have to respect one another even when we disagree with each other. There has to be a spirit of tolerance for the views of others, while also being deeply committed to the positions we hold. If we do that, I think we can coexist and learn to love each other better. James Dobson religious views thinking Extreme independence is as destructive to a relationship as total dependence. James Dobson extremes dependence independence A child identifies his parents with God, whether or not the adults want that role. Most children 'see' God the way they perceive their earthly fathers. James Dobson parent father children Marriage succeeds only as lifetime commitment with no escape clauses. James Dobson marriage love commitment It is our uniqueness that gives freshness and vitality to a relationship. James Dobson vitality unique giving The right to criticize must be earned, even if the advice is constructive in nature. James Dobson constructive criticize advice God's Heart is especially tender toward the downtrodden and the defeated. He knows your name and He has seen every tear you have shed. James Dobson tears names heart The final heartbeat for the Christian is not the mysterious conclusion to a meaningless existence. It is, rather, the grand beginning to a life that will never end. James Dobson mysterious finals christian No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child. James Dobson helping men children There are very few certainties that touch us all in this mortal experience, but one of the absolutes is that we will experience hardship and stress at some point. James Dobson hardship stress reality Show me a husband who keeps his thoughts to himself, and I will show you a frustrated wife. James Dobson frustrated wife husband If you let a child know that you think he is lazy, sloppy, untruthful, unpleasant, and thoughtless, he'll probably prove you are right. Obviously, it is much better to make him stretch to reach a positive image than stoop to match one at ground level. James Dobson lazy children thinking When you let people put you up on a pedestal, you step one step in any direction, and you're going to go down. James Dobson pedestal steps people Respect is intended to operate on a two-way street. James Dobson army two way Trust involves letting go and knowing God will catch you. James Dobson gods-will knowing letting-go Real crying usually lasts two minutes or less, but may continue for five. After that point, the child is merely complaining... I would require him to stop the protest crying, usually by offering him a little more of whatever caused the original tears. James Dobson real two children One of the first things you and your fiance need to develop is a meaningful prayer life even before the wedding. My wife, Shirley, and I did that, and the time we have spent on our knees has been the stabilizing factor throughout nearly forty years of marriage. James Dobson prayer meaningful years A boy or girl who knows that love abounds at home will not resent well-deserved punishment. One who is unloved or ignored will hate any form of discipline. James Dobson girl hate home
