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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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Tact is rubbing out another's mistakes, not rubbing them in.
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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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A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift.
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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.
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Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism.
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Greatness is best measured by how well an individual responds to the happenings in life that appear to be totally unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved.
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The direction in which we are moving is more important than where we are at the moment. Goal setting should cause us to stretch as we make our way.
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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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All of us need to be constantly reminded it takes a heap of living and loving to make a house a home.
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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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Adaptability cushions the impact of change or disappointment.
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