I believe many of us are overnourished on entertainment junk food and undernourished on the bread of life.
Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand.
The possession of wealth is not a mark of Heavenly favor and their absence is not evidence of Heavenly disfavor.
Those who are used to a clergy take very lightly those who do not have a formal divinity degree: like Paul and Peter and James and John.
My experiences taught me firsthand that when a person is not performing well, there are many possible reasons, some not of his own choosing.
Those who enjoy the blessings of liberty under a divinely inspired constitution should promote morality, and they should practice what the Founding Fathers called civic virtue.
Though we disagree, we should not be disagreeable.
The principles stated in the proclamation on the family are a beautiful expression of this gospel culture.
Pray that you will have good and correct attitudes about all your experiences – be they good or bad.
Spirituality is not a function of occupation or calling. A scientist may be more spiritual than a theologian; a teacher may be more spiritual than an officer. Spirituality is determined by personal outlook and priorities. It is evident in our words and actions.
We are cast as combatants in the war between truth and error. There is no middle ground. We must stand up for truth, even while we practice tolerance and respect for beliefs and ideas different from our own and for the people who hold them.
Most angelic communications are felt or heard rather than seen.
Let us all improve our personal behavior and redouble our efforts to protect our loved ones and our environment from the onslaught of pornography.
Our lives of service and sacrifice are the most appropriate expressions of our commitment to serve the Master and our fellowmen.
Whoever functions in an office or calling received from one who holds priesthood keys exercises priesthood authority in performing her or his assigned duties.
We gain or strengthen a testimony by bearing it.
I am unpersuaded that relative poverty and hard work are greater adversities than relative affluence and free time.
In order to ask with real intent or to act with full purpose of heart, we must always make an accompanying commitment.
I just didn’t spend enough time with my job.
Healing blessings come in many ways, each suited to our individual needs, as known to Him who loves us best. Sometimes a ‘healing’ cures our illness or lifts our burden. But sometimes we are ‘healed’ by being given strength or understanding or patience to bear the burdens placed upon us.