Marvin J. Ashton
Marvin J. Ashton
Marvin Jeremy Ashtonwas a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom 1971 until his death...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth6 May 1915
CountryUnited States of America
tragedy financial mismanagement
Many marriage tragedies are caused, not by lack of money, but rather by the mismanagement of it.
important said
What we are is more important than what we have or what is said of us.
opportunity achievement use
Progression and achievement belong to those who have learned to use the opportunity of now. Our strides of today will determine our locations tomorrow.
procrastination mean curves
Straightway is a power word. Straightway is an action word. It means immediately, without delay or hesitation. It means at once. Also, it is associated with having no curve or turn-a straight course, track, or path. Procrastination would be the very opposite of straightway. To procrastinate is to put off intentionally and habitually something that should be done. Procrastination is unproductive delay.
blessing effort trust-in-god
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.
mother husband character
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!
procrastination commitment self
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.
character thinking poor
We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.
procrastination progress weapons
Procrastination is a deadly weapon of human progress.
caring leader levels
Leaders on every level should be primarily interested in rendering compassionate caring for others.
passion men blessing
Peace-not passion, not personal possessions, not personal accomplishments nor happiness-is one of the greatest blessings a man can receive.
serenity groups judgment
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.
attitude people rude
...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.
powerful trying tools
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.