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
self-esteem communication character
Some think the only way to get even, to get attention or advantage, or to win is to bash people. This kind of behavior is never appropriate. Oftentimes character and reputation and almost always self-esteem are destroyed under the hammer of this vicious practice.
communication listening ingredients
Proper communication will always be a main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence.
communication practice listening
A willingness to practice patience. Patience in communication is that certain ingredient of conduct we hope others will exhibit toward us when we fail to measure up. Our own patience is developed when we are patient with others.
hurt disappointment communication
It takes personal sacrifice to communicate when conditions are right for the other person-during the meal preparation, after a date, a hurt, a victory, a disappointment, or when someone wants to share a confidence. One must be willing to forego personal convenience to invest time in establishing a firm foundation for family communication. When communication in the family seems to be bogging down, each individual should look to himself for the remedy.
wise communication emotions-feelings
If we would know true love and understanding one for another, we must realize that communication is more than a sharing of words. It is the wise sharing of emotions, feelings, and concerns. It is the sharing of oneself totally.
adversity differences broken
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'.
mind determined financial
Financial peace of mind is not determined by how much we make, but is dependent upon how much we spend!
strength promise looks
There is a gift available to all of us-the gift of looking to God for direction. Here is an avenue of strength, comfort, and guidance. . . . "Look to God and live." This is the wonderful promise given so often in the scriptures. . . . Our capacity to see and comprehend is increased only in proportion to our willingness to look. God becomes more approachable as we look to him.
friendship prayer hearing
Once upon hearing a friend's bashing comment I said, "Did you reach that conclusion on your own, or did it come through prayer?"
agreement unity missionary
The gospel is one of harmony, unity, and agreement. It must be presented in love, and with glad tidings, by those who are calm.
men effort missionary
A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith.
cheer sunset sunrise
Being of good cheer makes it possible for us to turn all of our sunsets into sunrises.
matter remember given
It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given. We must remember that each of us is made in the image of God, that there are no unimportant persons. Everyone matters to God and to his fellowmen.
joy pleasure form
Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.