A strong human spirit with control over appetites of the flesh is master over emotions and passions and not a slave to them. That kind of freedom is as vital to the spirit as oxygen is to the body! Freedom from self-slavery is true liberation!
Make the Sabbath a delight by rendering service to others.
Through all of our various Christmas traditions, I hope that we are focused first upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Wise men still adore Him.
How you deal with life’s trials is part of the development of your faith. Strength comes when you remember that you have a divine nature, an inheritance of infinite worth.
When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us.
No other work transcends that of righteous, intentional parenting.
Living life in separate compartments can lead to internal conflict and exhausting tension.
When priorities are in place, one can more patiently tolerate unfinished business.
Regardless of gender, marital status, or age, individuals can choose to link themselves directly to the Savior, hold fast to the rod of His truth, and lead by the light of that truth. By so doing, they become examples of righteousness to whom others will want to cling.
I urge you to choose companions well and cherish those friends who lift you and make you better in their presence. And be such friends to one another.
In the pursuit of education, individual desire is more influential than institution, and personal faith more forceful than faculty.
Our busy lives force us to focus on things we do from day to day. But the development of character comes only as we focus on who we really are.
Act by inspiration, motivated by love.
As loud voices argue on, let us remember that those who advocate abortion have already been born!
Sweet serenity is found in fervent prayer. Then, we forget ourselves and remember the reaching hands of the Savior, who said, “Come unto me, all ye that are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” As our burdens are shared with Him, they do become lighter.
The surest step toward joy in the morning is virtue in the evening.
The decision to serve a mission will shape the spiritual destiny of the missionary, his or her spouse, and their posterity for generations to come. A desire to serve is a natural outcome of one’s conversion, worthiness, and preparation.
The Lord can only teach an inquiring mind.
Remember: sin, even if legalized by man, is still sin in the eyes of God.
Faith in God engenders a love for the Sabbath; faith in the Sabbath engenders a love for God. A sacred Sabbath truly is a delight.