Quotes about Understanding

The real problem is usually two or three questions deep. If you want to go after someone's problem, be aware that most people aren't going to reveal what the real problem is after the first question.

I used to think I could learn about Jesus by studying Him, but now I know Jesus doesn't want stalkers.

To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground.

My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.

Patience is how love diffuses something negative; kindness is how love initiates something positive.

But in addition to spiritual matters, providing for your family's emotional needs must also remain a priority. One reason to avoid constantly coming home drained and depleted from too many hours of work is so you're not as likely to be touchy, impatient, and irritable around your family. Part of their emotional well-being depends on the pleasantness of your conversation, your ability to give them your full attention, and your quickness to be understanding and forgiving.

You don't have to read twelve books to learn what wives need from their husbands. Just walk up and ask her.

Prayer is like a standing counseling session, 24/7, no appointment necessary. Just walk in. And expect to find your Counselor—which is one of the ways Jesus described the Holy Spirit (John 16:7)—always fully understanding your situation and ready to impart timely wisdom.

Seek first to understand and then to be understood.

Want to improve your relationships? See love as a verb rather than as a feeling.

When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.

Most people have no concept of how an automatic transmission works, yet they know how to drive a car. You don't have to study physics to understand the laws of motion to drive a car. You don't have to understand any of this stuff to use Macintosh.