Quotes about Relationships

A community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing that the place is shared, and that the people who share the place define and limit the possibilities of each other's lives. It is the knowledge that people have of each other, their concern for each other, their trust in each other, the freedom with which they come and go among themselves.

The image of God is not like an image permanently stamped on a coin; it is more like an image reflected in a mirror. That is, human beings are created for life in relationships that mirror or correspond to God's own life in relationship.

Every one of us needs a teacher. But every one of us also needs to be a teacher. It doesn't mean we will stand before a large audience or have a classroom we are responsible for. It may be a son and daughter we read Bible stories to in our home. It may be a friend we meet with over coffee to read a passage of Scripture and pray

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. 1 Peter 4:8

Who are you thinking about? Who are you thanking God for? Who has needs that you can bring before the Father with joy?

An enemy can seek to harm us, but an enemy can't betray us. Betrayal can only come at the hands of someone we love and trust. That's why betrayal is so utterly painful. What is done to the heart is devastating.

Now that you've cleaned up your lives by following the truth, love one another as if your lives depended on it. 1 Peter 1:22

Working for love instead of from love is the result of making self the God of your heart.

Paul reminds us that "righteous character" brings much glory and praise to God. So I want my life—my decisions and relationships and everyday walk—to be just as much of a worship celebration to my Father God.

There is no substitute for time. Giving time is giving life to others.

Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can't live without.

My observation is that women are merely waiting for their husbands to assume leadership.