Gaze Upward, Look Inward, Reach Outward, Press Forward.
It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son.
We can bolster human spirits, clothe cold bodies, feed hungry people, comfort grieving hearts, and lift to new heights precious souls.
Times change; years speed by; but Christmas continues sacred.
Prayer continues to provide power – spiritual power. Prayer continues to provide peace – spiritual peace.
Through personal prayer, through family prayer, by trusting in God with faith, nothing wavering, we can call down to our rescue His mighty power.
May we realize how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us and how much He loves us.
There will be times when you will be frightened and discouraged. You may feel that you are defeated. The odds of obtaining victory may appear overwhelming. At times you may feel like David trying to fight Goliath. But remember-David did win!
Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier.
Graduation is not the conclusion of an achievement but simply the ending of one chapter and the beginning of another chapter.
How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding, and compassion, of service, and friendship, of kindness and gentleness.
In sickness, with its attendant pain, patience is required. If the only perfect man who ever lived-even Jesus of Nazareth-was called upon to endure great suffering, how can we, who are less than perfect, expect to be free of such challenges?
Let us open wide the windows of our hearts, that each family member may feel welcome and ’at home.
Love is the catalyst that causes change. Love is the balm that brings healing to the soul.
How does one magnify a calling? Simply by performing the service that pertains to it.
When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit.
Whether it is the best of times or the worst of times, He is with us. He has promised us that this will never change.
As the Christmas season envelops us with all its glory, may we, as did the Wise Men, seek a bright, particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Savior’s birth.
Have an attitude of gratitude.
Men and women of integrity, character, and purpose have ever recognized a power higher than themselves and have sought through prayer to be guided by that power. Such has it ever been. So shall it ever be.