Anne Ortlund > Quotes

“In my heart I do have a fear...I long to grow more godly with each passing day. Call it "the fear of the Lord," being in awe of Him and scared to death of any sin that would mar my life.”
― Anne Ortlund, The Best Half of Life

“It's not your circumstances that shape you, it's how you react to your circumstances.”
― Anne Ortlund

“Think about it: whether your child is tiny or college-age or anywhere in between, verbal put-downs are a subtle but very real form of child abuse.”
― Anne Ortlund, Children are Wet Cement: Make the Right Impression in Their Lives

“Why is it so important to affirm a child? Because a child who is truly accepted by his parents and/or influencing adults can growing up learning to accept himself. Without a constant, debilitating sense of guilt and defeat, he will become at ease with himself. He'll be able to admit his own failures and weaknesses. He'll be able to forget himself and love others. He won't spend his energies worrying about what people think of him, and he won't spend his energies putting down others.”
― Anne Ortlund, Children are Wet Cement: Make the Right Impression in Their Lives

“Is your adult child out of the nest--and all you dreamed he would be? Affirm him over and over; enjoy him as your dear friend. Don't tell him what to do! Don't tell his spouse what to do! Those days are over.”
― Anne Ortlund, Children are Wet Cement: Make the Right Impression in Their Lives