The Lord thinks about us, his children. He is concerned about our concerns. And he helps us. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a … Continue reading
Quotes
We can find a safe place even in enemy territory. "For many [scriptural prophecies] may be quite disturbing, even discouraging. Nevertheless, when I think of the future, I am overwhelmed with feelings of positive optimism." (Boyd K. Packer, October General Conference) "Elder Russell M. Nelson has stated, the gathering 'is not a matter of physical location; … Continue reading
"Even God, the Perfect Parent, has problem children." A quote from Lantana Ward Sacrament meeting.
My daughter reminded me of this hymn we memorized together. What a powerful message. 1. Know this, that ev’ry soul is free To choose his life and what he’ll be; For this eternal truth is giv’n: That God will force no man to heav’n. 4. May we no more our pow’rs abuse, But ways of … Continue reading
Pres. Uchtdorf footnoted the following in his conference talk: "When your eyes are upon your symptoms and your mind is occupied with them more than with God's Word, you have in the ground the wrong kind of seed for the harvest that you desire. You have in the ground seeds of doubt. You are trying … Continue reading
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. (Matthew 18:21-22) Today's question is what does this really mean? The Savior holds us accountable … Continue reading
Goals
“I have yet to meet a businessman, educator, artist, or athlete who has attained a high level of excellence in their chosen field who has not successfully been able to connect the vision of their future to their everyday life. It is very likely that a goal or vision not connected to everyday life by … Continue reading Goals
Millennium
Glen A. Hansen, President of the Chicago Illinois Temple in 2006 quoted George H. Brimhall, President of BYU (1903 – 1921) as telling students at BYU that “The Millennium is on the earth in moments, and the moments are getting longer. (“Long and Short Arrows”, BYU 1934)”
Topic Study: Service
(April 2007) President Marion G. Romney: "Service is not something we endure on this earth so we can earn the right to live in the celestial kingdom. Service is the very fiber of which an exalted life in the celestial kingdom is made.” (As quoted by Elder M. Russell Ballard, “When Thou Art Converted”) President … Continue reading Topic Study: Service
God, Family of
(August 2006) This is a tremendous quote from Elder McConkie: Immortality, by definition and in its nature, is to live everlastingly with a body of flesh and bones; it is to be resurrected; it is to have body and spirit inseparably connected. Eternal life, on the other hand, is, for one thing, to live eternally … Continue reading God, Family of
Kip on Character 