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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.
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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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.
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God has given each of us one or more special talents....It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given.
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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 world is filled with too many of us who are inclined to indicate our love with an announcement or declaration. True love is a process. True love requires personal action. Love must be continuing to be real. Love takes time.
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Lying damages others. Lying subtly permits us to destroy ourselves as we are caught in the snare and shatter our own self-image and credibility. Freedom from deceit and lying improves self and gives all of us peace of mind.
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Give no time to finding fault of criticism.
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The gospel is one of harmony, unity, and agreement. It must be presented in love, and with glad tidings, by those who are calm.
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