Love is a Verb Quotes

“ometimes in life we take a chance on someone. That decision makes the stomach tilt and our hands a little shaky. We don't have to do it, no one will know if we don't, and our lives would continue the same as always. But when we start to love, not only as a tentative experiment but also lavishly, our lives are changed forever. When we love generously, we receive unforgettable rewards. And sometimes, that caring touches not only the other person but has a ripple effect, creating an "extended family" that becomes an experience of true community that we all long for.”
― Gary Chapman, Love is a Verb: Stories of What Happens When Love Comes Alive

“Duane manage to have such a loving and close family?” I was hearing this comment over and over. It was true. We were blessed with forty-seven years together, three children in strong marriages, and eight grandchildren. They all produced an extraordinary tribute to a man they dearly loved. What no one knew was how close our relationship came to ending in shambles one blustery winter evening. That night I realized my love for my husband no longer existed. Clink! Clink! Clink! I looked up from my knitting at the source of the annoying sound. My”
― Gary Chapman, Love is a Verb: Stories of What Happens When Love Comes Alive

“although life happens and tragedies ensue, love has the ability to adapt. Somehow love is flexible and strong enough to step up to the challenges it faces. When we encounter distressing situations, love has a deep reservoir we may not see but we can still draw from.”
― Gary Chapman, Love is a Verb: Stories of What Happens When Love Comes Alive

“love has to be more than something we feel. It has to be something we do. We have to demonstrate it concretely in our marriage, our family, among our friends and acquaintances, and, yes, even among our enemies.”
― Gary Chapman, Love is a Verb: Stories of What Happens When Love Comes Alive

“I've seen too many people give up on love too fast. Walking away from relationships doesn't provide the hoped-for relief, bring solutions, or simplify life. Rather, it piles on more problems through the lingering resentment and finger-pointing.”
― Gary Chapman, Love is a Verb: Stories of What Happens When Love Comes Alive