Christian Family Quotes

“I feel that pinch of guilt. I wish I could belong. And if things were always like they are right now, I think I would. I could be a part of this kind, chili-night family of friendly words and gentle smiles. I love my parents and my brother. Sometimes I even like them.

But this is only a piece of them. A bright, glowing corner. The rest of them is cold and piercing. A set of spikes in the shape of a cross. We've been taught that Christ is to be all. That Jesus Christ is to consume us, be every aspect of us; that we are to seek and burn and refine every speck of sin and discontent. The parts of my family that I love, that I feel closest to—most warmly recieved and tenderly nurtured by—are the non-Jesus parts. And if they strive to make Christ the whole, is there any love left, any space left, for me?”
― Natalie Naudus, Gay the Pray Away

“As couples, we experience a greater fulfillment and intimacy when we keep the purpose of our marriage at its center.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“Since our thoughts hold power and where we place our focus largely determines our outcome, it's vital we understand our tendencies.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“God reveals His purpose for your marriage through His Word, confirms His plan through your circumstances, and affirms ongoing direction through people.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“If we devalue one another, we eventually dishonor one another. If we dishonor one another, then dissension grows between us. When dissension escalates destruction becomes inevitable.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“In a marriage relationship, God desires us to funnel our focus on celebrating and leveraging one another's differences. He intended our diversities. When we embrace them as an opportunity for growth, we experience remarkable results and accomplish more together than we would separately.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“Believing the best about one another and celebrating our differences impacts every part of the marriage relationship.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“Building on common ground begins by connecting and growing together spiritually.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“Core values define the principles, beliefs, and standards by which we live. As a couple, understanding one another's values provides additional support to discovering and defining God's purpose for your marriage, as well as growing in a deeper appreciation for one another.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman

“Don't allow what is good to get in the way of what is great.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“When we get too busy doing for God, we forget the joy of being with Him.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“See the best, believe the best and speak the best.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Vision trumps discipline.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“You will find what you are looking for...we will find what we love, not what is lacking.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Don't settle for what's good. Pursue what's great.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Lift the lid and dare to dream together.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Fight for not with your spouse.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Live intentionally to stay connected.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Speak gratitude not complaints.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“You reap what you sow. Plant the right seeds.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Don't let what you can't do stop you from doing what you can do.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Marriage requires us to exchange our selfish nature for Christ's servant-like nature.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman

“God never promised us a problem-free relationship, experiencing total bliss every moment; He promised us He would be with us.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“The inherent problem is that we fail to grow when we insist that all our problems are someone else's fault.”
― Greg Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“The inherent problem is that we fail to grow when we insist that all our problems are someone else's fault.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Perhaps one of the greatest lies the enemy traps us into believing is that a blissful marriage just happens naturally.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Whether our conflicts are gigantic or minute, confrontations typically result from unmet expectations.”
― Greg Gorman and Julie Gorman

“But if we want thriving marriages, we must stop focusing on our own needs and commit to focusing on meeting theirs.”
― Greg Gorman and Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Many marital arguments stem from expectations formed in childhood. You can avoid a lot of arguments by understanding the origin of one another's expectations and working toward cultivating realistic expectations together.”
― Greg Gorman and Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Submission isn’t weakness—it’s the strength that holds a godly family together.”
― Prasanth Jonathan