God's chief way of acting is by persuasion and patience and long-suffering, not by coercion and stark confrontation. He acts by gentle solicitation and by sweet enticement. He always acts with unfailing respect for the freedom and independence that we possess.
Howard W. HunterTender expressions of love and affection toward children are as much the responsibility of the father as the mother. Tell your children you love them.
Howard W. HunterThe atonement of Jesus Christ is the supreme act of love, the supreme example of selfless concern for others.
Howard W. HunterThe family is the most important unit in time and in eternity and, as such, transcends every other interest in life.
Howard W. HunterTenderness and respect-never selfishness-must be the guiding principles in the intimate relationship between husband and wife
Howard W. HunterIf prayer is only a spasmodic cry at the time of crisis, then it is utterly selfish, and we come to think of God as a repairman or a service agency to help us only in our emergencies. We should remember the Most High day and night-always-not only at times when all other assistance has failed and we desperately need help.
Howard W. Hunter