“The only safety we have as members of this church is to … give heed to
the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through His prophet.
There will be some things that take patience and faith. You may not
like what comes from the authority of the Church. It may contradict your
[personal] views. It may contradict your social views. It may interfere
with some of your social life. But if you listen to these things, as if
from the mouth of the Lord Himself, with patience and faith, the
promise is that ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; … and
the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and
cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory’ (D&C 21:6).” -President Harold B. Lee-
Families are Forever
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Gain Christlike Attributes
"Therefore, what manner of men ought you to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am." Jesus Christ
Jesus provided a perfect example for us all to follow. By applying attributes that He lived by, we can not only find happiness in this life, but also the life hereafter.
Attributes demonstrated by the savior:
1. Humble
2. Obedient
3. Healer
4. Kind
5. Teacher
6. Courageous
7. Service
8. Submissive
9. Selfless
10. Full of Love
Thursday, September 19, 2013
A Better and Happier Life
The Church stands as an example of heart turning and as a catalyst for
good in the world. Among Church members who are married in the temple
and who regularly attend Sunday meetings, the divorce rate is
significantly less than that of the world, and families remain closer
and are in more frequent communication. The health in our families is
better, and we live several years longer than the population average. We
contribute more financial resources and more service per capita to
those in need, and we are more likely to seek higher education. I point
out these things not to boast but to testify that life is better (and
much happier) as hearts turn toward family and as families live in the
light of the gospel of Christ.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Perfect Mother
"There is no one perfect way to be a good mother... Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children... Some may have to work part-or full-time; some may work at home; some may divide their lives into periods of home and family and work. What matters is that a mother loves her children deeply and, in keeping with the devotion she has for God and her husband, prioritizes them above all else." Elder M. Russell Ballard
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Stand Strong in Holy Places
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:13-17)
My beloved priesthood brethren young and old, let us glorify God’s name by standing strong with our Savior, Jesus Christ. I bear my special witness that He lives and that we “are called with a holy calling” to participate in His work. “Wherefore, stand ye in holy places, and be not moved.” Standing obedient and strong on the doctrine of our God, we stand in holy places, for His doctrine is sacred and will not change in the social and political winds of our day. I declare, as did the Apostle Paul, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, [behave] like men, [and] be strong. (Elder Robert D. Hales, Stand Strong in Holy Places, April 2013 General Priesthood Session)
Monday, March 25, 2013
Marriage
Here is an awesome quote I came across today, from an inspired servant of the Lord. President Henry B. Eyring says...