Good and Angry Quotes

“Contentment is being satisfied and grateful for what you have instead of grumbling about what you don’t have. It is a spiritual quality that adds peace and joy to our lives without the feeling that we need something more.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“Parenting isn’t just about getting tasks done; it’s about building relationships at the same time.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“When You See… Emotions in yourself and others, view them as assets to be managed instead of liabilities to be eliminated. Anger points out that something is wrong and needs attention. Move into a Routine… Before you react with anger, consider a wise way to respond. Separate the trigger of anger from the response. Wisdom often results from thoughtful reflection. Your choice to respond in a more gentle or creative way may be just the thing that helps a person change. Because… Anger is good for identifying problems but not good for solving them. God created us as emotional beings, and those emotions provide insight into life.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“You’ll need to discipline, but the way you do so can mean the difference between your child’s heart being touched by God or being hardened by hurt and blame.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“Romans 12:19 says, “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath.” God’s wrath in a person’s life often comes in the form of guilt and conviction. As parents, we need to stay out of the boxing ring and allow the Holy Spirit to convict our children of sin. Instead of getting into the ring with your children, imagine going around the ring to the child’s corner and becoming a coach.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character

“Angry words might sometimes motivate children to do what you say, but a closer look reveals damaged family relationships. Short-term compliance comes at the cost of long-term closeness.”
― Scott Turansky, Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character