Jay Payleitner > Quotes

“Life is a gift and a challenge.”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad: What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference

“Author challenges parents to bridge the gap with maturing, more independent kids with what he calls "Knock and Pray". He says parents should invite their kids to unscheduled times to "pray... big".”
― Jay Payleitner

“The controlled freak-out is a beautiful thing. (Ephesians 4:26)”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad: What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference

“One of the great privileges reserved for fathers is that, when we look at our own children, we get just a small sampling of God's love for each of us.”
― Jay Payleitner

“You can save a place in line for one – or maybe two – friends, but you can’t save a place in line for three.”
― Jay Payleitner

“If you can dance, dance.
If you can build, build.
If you can teach, teach.
If you can hug, hug.”
― Jay Payleitner

“Admittedly, sometimes on the road of life we’re preoccupied with getting to the next destination. We watch for speed traps, get miffed at other drivers, and monitor the vehicle’s performance. Sometimes we get distracted by a billboard, slow down to see the wreckage of someone else’s accident, or take our eyes off the road to watch an eagle swoop over a canyon lake. But our deepest need on”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives: What Wives Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

“There's only one summer when you're 12 years old.”
― Jay Payleitner

“For every branch you see there's a root you don't.”
― Jay Payleitner

“Put another way—I want my wife to see me as the guy who takes care of things. I solve problems in life and around the house. When I can’t do that or when she begins to assume that role, I feel somewhat humiliated. It goes along with that desperate need men have for respect from our wives.”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives: What Wives Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

“Jesus changes everything.”
― Jay Payleitner

“When you take her out, the real reason you need to show up on time, open her car door, treat her with respect, and handle any mishaps with grace and a smile is because you are modeling for your daughter the way any boy should act when she goes out on any date at any time.”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Daughters Need from Their Dads: What Fathers Can Do to Build a Lasting Relationship

“You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” WALT DISNEY (1901–1966)”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands: What Husbands Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

“…correcting minor facts when I’m telling a story.” Unless you’re in court, it’s probably okay if your husband gets a couple inconsequential facts wrong when he’s telling an amusing story to a group of friends. If you can add some helpful context or bonus humor to the tale, go for it. Rita and I often tag-team when we tell stories about our kids. But if he says the baseball tournament was in Appleton, and it was actually in Oshkosh, what difference does it make?”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives: What Wives Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

“The mission of marriage is to help each other chase your dreams.”
― Jay Payleitner

“Buy a house in a neighborhood where people wave back.”
― Jay Payleitner

“It turns out men use the left side of their brain more (problem-solving, task-oriented), while women use the right side of their brain more (feelings, creativity). Also, men have a thinner parietal region in their brains, which gives them the ability to mentally rotate objects in their mind’s eye. That’s a blessing and a curse when you start moving furniture and appliances. You tell us something will fit, and we know it won’t. Sometimes you’re right; usually we are.”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives: What Wives Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

“The two most important things a baby learns in the first year of life is how to love and how to be loved.”
― Jay Payleitner

“True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.” ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY (1900–1944)”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands: What Husbands Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

“Agur's prayer in Proverbs 30 is all about discovering God's sweet spot for your life.”
― Jay Payleitner

“We need to stop banging off the guardrails of life and find the sweet spot God has for each one of us.”
― Jay Payleitner

“What if God wrote your bucket list?”
― Jay Payleitner

“To tuck in your kids, it's a lot easier to walk down the hallway than drive across town.”
― Jay Payleitner

“If a son or daughter turns their back on you, don't turn your back on them.”
― Jay Payleitner

“If you think you have it tough, you need to read more history books.”
― Jay Payleitner

“Admittedly, sometimes on the road of life we’re preoccupied with getting to the next destination. We watch for speed traps, get miffed at other drivers, and monitor the vehicle’s performance. Sometimes we get distracted by a billboard, slow down to see the wreckage of someone else’s accident, or take our eyes off the road to watch an eagle swoop over a canyon lake.”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives: What Wives Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage

“that God can use you to model true faith and advance his kingdom. After losing that client, you gather your colleagues and announce the bad news while confirming your commitment to integrity and fair play. Your four-year-old sees that you do not curse your burned cupcakes. That’s a win right there. When you go pick up your car from the auto pound, you treat the agent with dignity and respect. That probably doesn’t happen too often. Remember. All good things and only good things come from God. That’s true even if our meager human minds don’t understand it. This conversation wouldn’t be complete unless we opened our Bibles to Romans 8:28: “In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” If I read that right, God uses good things for good. He uses mild discomfort for good. And he uses tragedy for good. That sounds like an unbelievable promise and incredibly good news.”
― Jay Payleitner, What If God Wrote Your To-Do List?: 52 Ways to Make the Most of Every Day

“Note to self: This world is a momentary threshold to the rest of eternity.”
― Jay Payleitner

“Since you can’t be the perfect father, you’ll be glad to know that your daughter has a Father in heaven who is exactly that.”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Daughters Need from Their Dads: What Fathers Can Do to Build a Lasting Relationship

“Guys need to be affirmed. We need to know our efforts are meeting and exceeding expectations at home, on the job, in any and every battlefield, and in the bedroom. Especially with you, our helpmate and soul mate who knows us better than anyone. When our careers are crumbling, we need to know you trust us to provide. When the precocious children down the street are getting trophies, blue ribbons, and college scholarships, we need to know our kids are turning out just fine, thank you. When life is passing by, we desperately need to hear that you “love your life.”
― Jay Payleitner, 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives: What Wives Can Do to Build a Stronger Marriage