James C. Dobson Quotes
But before you set out to make your mark, you should ask yourself, "For whom will this be done?
But we must understand that emotions are unreliable and at times, tyrannical. They should never be permitted to dominate us.
Highs must be followed by lows
It is impossible to credit one gender with every good and perfect gift without slighting the other. That’s what extreme diversity does to us.
Because he refused to adopt a defeatist attitude, he overcame the obstacles in his path.
Husbands and wives need to return regularly to the kinds of romantic activities that drew them together in the first place.
Fifth and finally, do nothing impulsively. Give God an opportunity to speak. Until He does, stall for time and concentrate on the first four approaches.
Some tragic mistakes are often made by those who acquire the reins of control before their maturity is adequate to handle it.
Indeed, we should be trying to reach out to those who don’t know Jesus Christ, which is impossible in an atmosphere of hostility.
Ask yourself what you will care about when everything is on the line.
If you understand this basic concept, it becomes clear that every spending decision is a spiritual decision. Waste, for example, is not a squandering of our resources. It is a poor use of His.
I wonder if He anticipates the day when He can make us understand what was occurring in our time of trial. I wonder if He broods over our sorrows.
Lifelong pain, an unwanted pregnancy, and even death may be the reward for such a brief window of pleasure. What a foolish gamble!
Highs must be followed by lows.
35. God is entitled to a portion of our income—not because He needs it but because we need to give it.
Even in that difficult hour when he knew death was imminent, he never indulged in self-pity. He knew intuitively that a person is only a victim if he accepts himself as one.
It has been my observation that whatever a person hungers for, Satan will appear to offer in exchange for a spiritual compromise.
Resist the temptation to see yourself as a victim.
I thank God for schools that are serious about the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are vital to perpetuating our faith through your generation and beyond.
God Himself even "forgets" the wickedness committed by those whom He has forgiven. That's why it is never too late to clean up your life.
Behavior has consequences, and stupid behavior often has terrible consequences.
23. With God, even when nothing is happening...something is happening.
Diversity, rather than cohesiveness, is the new passion, and it pits us against each other for “rights.
Millions of people acknowledge today that they do not know the meaning of life.
Each year, more responsibility and freedom (they are companions) must be given to the child so that the final release in early adulthood is merely a small, final release of authority.
Nothing in this physical world moves from disorder to order without intelligence and energy being applied to it.
Learning how to fight properly and deciding what to fight about are two of the secrets to a successful marriage. It usually comes down to the "line of respect" one way or the other.
If we can prevent just one marriage from disintegrating--or just one child from suffering the loss of a family--our effort will be justified.
Until we know who we are and why we are here, no amount of success, fame, money, or pleasure will provide much satisfaction.
When you understand that everything you buy is purchased with a portion of your life, it should make you more careful with the use of money.
He sees those tears in your eyes. He knows the desire of your heart. And you will hear from Him-just in time to take the next step.
The family was God's idea, not our own, and it is still a wonderful institution.
2. Overcommitment and time pressure are the greatest destroyers of marriages. It takes time to develop any friendship...whether with a loved one or with God Himself.
29. Most loneliness results from insulation rather than isolation. In other words, we are lonely because we insulate ourselves, not because others isolate us.
38. “A wet bird never flies at night.” (My grandfather said that to me when I was a child and warned me not to forget it. I remember his words but never did figure out what he meant!)
The relationship between a guy and a girl naturally becomes more intimate as they spend time together.
That kind of forgiveness is of God. And if they have it, they have it, and if they don't, well, maybe they'll find it someday.
Sometimes we're so concerned about giving our children what we never had growing up, that we neglect to give them what we DID have growing up.
10. Comparison is the root of all feelings of inferiority. The moment you begin examining other people’s strengths against your most obvious weaknesses, your self-esteem starts to crumble!
Whenever you begin to conclude, "I can't win, " and "What's the use?" you've set yourself up for failure. Your pessimism becomes a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.
Dr. Morris believes, and I strongly agree, that couples are most likely to bond securely when they have not rushed the dating experience. Time is the critical ingredient.
28. Feelings are neither right nor wrong. It's what you do with them that causes the problems.
Your most precious memories will focus on those you loved, those who loved you, and what you did together in the service of the Lord.
