Quotes by Jim Burns
Jim Burns (b. 1953) — US-amerikanischer christlicher Autor, Familienberater, Podcaster und Gründer von HomeWord · evangelikal · USA
Jim Burns (* 1953) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Autor, Familienberater und Gründer der Organisation HomeWord. Bekannt ist er für seine zahlreichen Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge zu Ehe, Erziehung sowie einer traditionell-biblischen Beziehungs- und Sexualethik. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Beiträge praxisnahe Anregungen zur christlichen Lebensgestaltung und Beziehungsführung im Familienalltag.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: Relationships & Family, Love, Peace & Rest, Faith & Trust, Temptation & Struggle, Work & Vocation, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Meaning & Identity
Quotes by Jim Burns
If the devil can’t make you bad, he will make you busy.
Jim Burns
You are not a perfect spouse. But just because you fail doesn’t mean that God will ever fail your spouse.
Jim Burns
Changing directions in life is not tragic. Losing passion in life is.
Jim Burns
You can never overdo showing your spouse that you love her/him and that she/he is still the one that you cherish above all others.
Jim Burns
Teens are painfully aware of their own shortcomings. To help provide balance, give a lot of encouragement!
Jim Burns
The right kind of marriage is not one of two hearts and two minds and even two souls; it is a marriage of three, with God being placed on the throne of your marriage.
Jim Burns
When you build a strong family identity on the rock of Christ, your family can withstand whatever storms may come.
Jim Burns
Far too many couples settle for mediocrity in their marriage when they would never settle for second-best in other areas of their life.
Jim Burns
Even when you disagree with your spouse, being a good listener and seeking to understand him/her creates intimacy in your marriage.
Jim Burns
Attitude is everything. Your circumstance may never change but your attitude can change and that makes all the difference.
Jim Burns
It's alarming how many parents pour effort to help kids develop abilities but completely ignore the spiritual dimension.
Jim Burns
Consistency is key for the 'tough love' necessary for your kids to experience the consequences of a poor decision.
Jim Burns
Having a grateful heart isn't always easy, but the power of thanksgiving can transform your life.
Jim Burns
In times of marital conflict, the healthiest approach to conflict resolution is for spouses to work as a team, rather than as opponents.
Jim Burns
The only thing that a critical spirit, nagging, and negativity bring to a relationship is lack of intimacy. Many people were raised in homes where 'shame-based parenting' was the rule rather than the exception. For many, there is a natural tendency to focus on the negative side of life, but that just doesn't work in relationships. There is incredible power in encouragement and affirmation.
Jim Burns
Sources: homeword.com, rightnowmedia.org, wordserveliterary.com, familylifecanada.com
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