Quotes about Relationships

When I see people now, I try not to see them "flesh to flesh," because then I see them "mess to mess." Instead, I try to look at them in their spirit. I try to see them "spirit to spirit.

He acknowledged our God-given need to matter by telling us to rule over them and subdue them. Furthermore, God could have made the garden of Eden self-maintaining. Instead, He appointed Adam to work it and take care of it. God could have created the animals with names, but He knew Adam could use the challenge and the satisfaction naming them would bring. In the same way Eve received a purpose that granted significance. No one else was a suitable helper to Adam.

A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

No other human can climb down our throats like a spelunker and hack through our trachea and try on our hearts and see how they feel. One mortal cannot fully comprehend how another operates from within.

I used to pray that God would surround them with people who were good influences. When my eyes began to open, I realized my prayers better adjust to greater reality. The truth is, godly influences are few. I pray for them to know what to do with bad influences and hope they become the good influences!

May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me. John 17:23

May our memories of kindness be long and of offenses be short.

The downside of human closeness is that, to the degree you have loved their presence, you grieve their loss. Amanda

If God is not an active part in your friendships, you are missing one of life's most important treasures.

There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:18

We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death. 1 John 3:14

Stay out of my salsa and I'll stay out of yours. This is key to long-lasting relationships in Texas.