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As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him.
Marvin J. Ashton
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Marvin J. Ashton
Age: 78 †
Born: 1915
Born: May 6
Died: 1994
Died: February 25
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Where you have been is not nearly as important as where you are and where you're going.
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Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism.
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One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down.
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How often have we ourselves said or have heard others exclaim in times of crisis or trouble, 'I just don't know where to turn'? If we will just use it, 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.
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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.
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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.
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I challenge youth to cooperate with parents who are concerned about your reading and your viewing. Be concerned yourself about what you take into your mind. Young people, you would never eat a meal of spoiled or contaminated food if you could help it, would you? Select your reading and viewing carefully and in good taste.
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Good cheer is a state of mind or mood that promotes happiness or joy... With God’s help, good cheer permits us to rise above the depressing present or difficult circumstances. It is a process of positive reassurance and reinforcement. It is sunshine when clouds block the light.
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It is not so important whether a young man has been through the experience of a mission as it is whether the mission experience has been through him.
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Progression and achievement belong to those who have learned to use the opportunity of now. Our strides of today will determine our locations tomorrow.
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Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now joy is us and always.
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Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.
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A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift.
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It is a happy day when we come to know that with God's help, nothing is impossible for us.
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Give no time to finding fault of criticism.
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Do not doubt your abilities. Do not delay your worthy impressions. With God's help, you cannot fail. He will give you the courage to participate in meaningful change and purposeful living.
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Financial peace of mind is not determined by how much we make, but is dependent upon how much we spend!
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Blessed is he or she who avoids being offended.
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Victories in life come through our ability to work around and over the obstacles that cross our path. We grow stronger as we climb our own mountains.
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Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.
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