Quotes about Support

The book of Ruth proves the point. "It is not good for the man to be alone" (Gen 2:18). The point being that men actually need their sisters to step up and answer God's call on their lives.

Focus on the wife as her husband's helper has led to the belief that God gave primary roles and responsibilities to men, and secondary, supporting roles to women. It has led to practices that communicate that women are second class citizens at home and in the church. None of this is true. There is nothing second class about God's vision for his daughters, and the ezer holds the clues.

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.

We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

There is no better exercise for strengthening the heart than reaching down and lifting up another.

Nine times out of ten, when you extend your arms to someone, they will step in, because basically they need precisely what you need.

To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always.

More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.

God tells us to burden him with whatever burdens us.

We're all in this together ... alone.

Make yourself necessary to somebody.