Marvin J. Ashton Quotations

Adversity will surface in some form in every life. How we prepare for it, how we meet it, makes the difference. We can be broken by adversity, or we can become stronger. The final result is up to the individual'.

Financial peace of mind is not determined by how much we make, but is dependent upon how much we spend!

There is a gift available to all of us-the gift of looking to God for direction. Here is an avenue of strength, comfort, and guidance. . . . "Look to God and live." This is the wonderful promise given so often in the scriptures. . . . Our capacity to see and comprehend is increased only in proportion to our willingness to look. God becomes more approachable as we look to him.

Once upon hearing a friend's bashing comment I said, "Did you reach that conclusion on your own, or did it come through prayer?"

The gospel is one of harmony, unity, and agreement. It must be presented in love, and with glad tidings, by those who are calm.

A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith.

Being of good cheer makes it possible for us to turn all of our sunsets into sunrises.

It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given. We must remember that each of us is made in the image of God, that there are no unimportant persons. Everyone matters to God and to his fellowmen.

Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.

It is a happy day when we come to know that with God's help, nothing is impossible for us.