We don’t discover humility by thinking less of ourselves; we discover humility by thinking less about ourselves.
Be strong and of good courage. You are truly royal spirit daughters of Almighty God. You are princesses, destined to become queens. Your own wondrous story has already begun. Your “once upon a time” is now.
Work is an antidote for anxiety, an ointment for sorrow, and a doorway to possibility.
The divine love of God turns ordinary acts into extraordinary service.
The Gospel of transformation is from men and women of earth to men and women of eternities.
Hope is a leg of a 3-legged stool with Faith and Charity.
The things we hope for lead us to faith, while the things we hope in lead us to charity. The three qualities faith, hope, and charity working together, grounded on the truth and light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, lead us to abound in good works.
With Christ, darkness cannot succeed. Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ.
Spiritual light rarely comes to those who merely sit in the darkness waiting for someone to flick the switch.
Darkness cannot stand before the brilliant light of the Son of the Living God.
All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan.
If we are only willing to open our hearts and minds to the spirit of Christmas, we will recognize wonderful things happening around us.
Your Heavenly Father knows that you will make mistakes. He knows that you will stumble-perhaps many times. This saddens Him, but He loves you. He does not wish to break your spirit. On the contrary, He desires that you rise up and become the person you were designed to be.
One of the greatest sermons ever pronounced on missionary work is this simple thought attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi: ‘Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words.’ Opportunities to do so are all around us. Do not miss them by waiting too long on the road to Damascus.
The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans said that those who pass judgment on others are ‘inexcusable.’ The moment we judge someone else, he explained, we condemn ourselves, for none is without sin. Refusing to forgive is a grievous sin-one the Savior warned against.
Let us not give up. Let us be true to our covenants. Let us never lose sight of our Advocate and Redeemer as we walk toward Him, one imperfect step after another.
Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!
Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all – eternal life – and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.”
Love should be our walk and our talk.
Peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.
Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings.