* a larger Christmas story
He before whom a few gifts were laid in that lowly manger has spread so many gifts before us, thereby providing an unending Christmas. In fact, from Him for whom there was no room at the inn there comes to the faithful so many blessings “that there shall not be...~ Let the Clarion Trumpet Sound
Elder Gregory A. Schwitzer of the Seventy, in October Conference 2015 said: “This past summer my wife and I had two of our young grandsons staying with us while their parents participated in a pioneer trek activity in their stake. Our daughter wanted to be sure...* real meaning
Jesus came to the earth to do what we could not do for ourselves. He brought hope, peace, light, and understanding to a dark and ignorant world. The miracle of His Resurrection gives real meaning to His birth. The great message of Christmas is not in the birth of...Helping Children Find Peace
(From the December 2018 Ensign p.70) By Barbara A. Lewis, The author lives in Utah, USA. As we practice cultivating peace within ourselves, we can help our children do the same. As the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey washed into their home in Katy, Texas, the...*good citizens
There are two freedoms, the false where one is free to do what he likes, and the true where he is free to do what he ought. ~Charles Kingsley Of a surety at the Day of Judgment it will be demanded of us, not what we have read, but what we have done; not how well we...Be Strong and Courageous
President Russell M. Nelson has said: “You will have moments of dismay. But you should remember that each of you is literally a son or daughter of Almighty God. You have been created in His very image. Physically, he wants you to honor the body as your own...* The Man in the Convertible
Randy Pausch wrote; “One morning after I was diagnosed with cancer, I got an email from Robbee Kosak, Carnegie Mellon’s vice president for advancement. She told me a story. She said she had been driving home from work the night before, and she found...Purpose
What is Satan’s purpose? It is to make people miserable. He has no body, and he’s envious of those who do. So Satan tempts you and me nearly every day. He tempts us through our appetites. Our Creator gave us appetites in order to perpetuate the species. We...* Nobody is better than another…
“I have become a full human being since having the opportunity of working with the Missionaries of Charity. Nobody is better than another—it’s just that I learned to respond with humanity to each situation and its limitations. The more you give the...
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I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.