Daily Inspirations from Dr. James Dobson
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 1
"I know that kids can frustrate and irritate their parents, but the rewards of raising them far outweigh the cost. Besides, nothing worth having ever comes cheap, anyway." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – What wives wish their Husbands knew about Women
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27 NIV)
Thursday, FEBRUARY 2
"I urge you to hold your children before the Lord in fervent prayer throughout their years at home. I am convinced that there is no other source of confidence and wisdom in parenting." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
I pray to you, O LORD, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. (Psalm 69:13 NIV)
Friday, FEBRUARY 3
"Sex for a woman is not exclusively a physical experience. It must have a romantic element to satisfy her." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
I am faint with love. His left arm is under my head, and his right arm embraces me. (Song of Songs 2:5-6 NIV)
Monday, FEBRUARY 6
"Seek the Lord's will for your life as a family—together." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
I will seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. (Psalm 119:10 NIV)
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 7
"Every other goal and achievement in life is anemic and insignificant compared to this transmission of faith to their offspring." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – When God doesn't Make Sense
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 KJV)
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 8
"Husbands of stay-at-home mothers need to recognize the importance of their support." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds. (Titus 2:7 NASB)
Thursday, FEBRUARY 9
"Three questions should be asked about every new activity which presents itself: Is it worthy of our time? What will be eliminated if it is added? What will be its impact on our family life?" - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – What wives wish their Husbands knew about Women
Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12 NIV)
Friday, FEBRUARY 10
"The best way to get children to do what you want is to spend time with them before disciplinary problems occur—having fun together and enjoying mutual laughter and joy." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – The New Dare to Discipline
Let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You. (Psalm 5:11 NKJV)
Monday, FEBRUARY 13
"There is nothing more important to most Christian parents than the salvation of their children." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – When God Doesn't Make Sense
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not parish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV)
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 14
"We are given ten to twelve years to provide the proper understanding of human sexuality. After that foundation has been constructed, we largely serve as resources to whom our children can turn when the need exists." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – The New Dare to Discipline
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105 NKJV)
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 15
"Feeling of self-worth and acceptance, which provide the cornerstone of a healthy personality, can be obtained from only one source: what we see reflected about ourselves in the eyes of others." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – What wives wish their Husbands knew about Women
Be imitators of God…and live a life of love. (Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV)
Thursday, FEBRUARY 16
"However you choose to divide the responsibilities of working and family management, reserve some time and energy for yourselves—and for each other." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. (Psalm 101:2 KJV)
Friday, FEBRUARY 17
"Children have inestimable worth and dignity—not for what they produce or accomplish, but for who they as God's own handiwork." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen (Romans 11:36 KJV)
Monday, FEBRUARY 20
"It is my firm conviction that children should be taught ultimate loyalty to God. We should make it clear that the merciful God of love whom we serve is also a God of justice. If we choose to defy His moral laws, we will suffer certain consequences." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – The New Dare to Discipline
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. (Psalm 51:17 KJV)
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 21
"It is only when others respect us that we respect ourselves. It is only when others love us that we love ourselves. It is only when others find us pleasant and desirable and worthy that we come to terms with our own egos." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – What wives wish their Husbands knew about Women
Over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:14 NIV)
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 22
"Lasting love and affection often develop between people who have survived a crisis together." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – The New Dare to Discipline
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12 NIV)
Thursday, FEBRUARY 23
"It is a wise man who plans a romantic date at least once a week and offers to take care of the children so Mom can get a much-needed brake." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
I have trusted in Your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, because He has dealt bountifully with me. (Psalm 13:5-6 NKJV)
Friday, FEBRUARY 24
"As far as the importance of the assignment is concerned, no job can compete with the responsibility of shaping and molding a human being in the morning of his or her life." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31 NIV)
Monday, FEBRUARY 27
"Men derive self-esteem by being respected; women feel worthy when they are loved. This may be the most important personality distinction between the sexes." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – What wives their Husbands knew about Women
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love. (Colossians 2:2 KJV)
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Tuesday, FEBRUARY 28
"In God's plan children enjoy unconditional love and are raised "in the fear and admonition of the Lord." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – Solid Answers
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever. (Psalm 111:10 KJV)
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Wednesday, FEBRUARY 29
"It is one of the richest experiences in living to watch the progression from infancy to adulthood in the span of two dynamic decades." - by Dr. James Dobson, from his book – The New Dare to Discipline
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to HIM be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
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