This talk deeply influenced my ability to control my thoughts. The Dual Aspects of Prayer - Ensign Nov. 1991 - ensign
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This is a talk I gave at my church yesterday about our obligations to share the gospel. Lewisville 1st Sacrament Meeting 4-13-14 Missionary - Clyp
Our to-do lists of today enable our to-be lists of tomorrow.
A deeply insightful book. Here's a simple quote from the Introduction: "Once I was invited over to a friend’s apartment to have a religious discussion with her friend who was an active member of another Christian faith. This woman turned out to be stridently anti-Mormon and was well equipped with all the standard biblical arguments … Continue reading
The abundant life "includes developing the capacity to face trouble with courage; disappointment with cheerfulness; and triumph with humility." In Quest of the Abundant Life - Ensign Mar. 1988
I think this is an under appreciated prayer. "May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite! O Lord, wilt thou not shut the gates of thy righteousness before me, that I may walk in the path of the low valley, that I … Continue reading
Shared by my best friend. From “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene Brown "We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection. "Love is not something we give … Continue reading
"I know what real pleasure is, for I have done good work". Robert Louis Stevenson.
Why do we let ourselves be angry? Anger doesn't hurt the other person. Anger is the one emotion with energy attached to it. If instead of burning that energy by feeling angry, we take action of some kind, measured, thoughtful action, we have a better chance of fixing the underlying problem. "And why should I … Continue reading
When it's time to go to work, a man better go to work. He makes bad choices if he doesn't. "1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed … Continue reading
Kip on Character 