* Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Jeffrey R. Holland taught from Psalm 141:3. . . . . . . . there is power in speech and great influence in words. But there are some times when we ought not to speak, times when quite literally we ought to keep our mouths shut. Part of the difference between the Old...Invite Christ to Author Your Story
Sister Camille N. Johnson, Primary General President said in October 2021 general conference: Invite Christ to Author Your Story By Camille N. Johnson, Primary General President Let your narrative be one of faith, following your Exemplar, the Savior Jesus Christ. I...* The Means of Escape
Joseph Fielding Smith wrote: A man walking along a road happens to fall into a pit so deep and dark that he cannot climb to the surface and regain his freedom. How can he save himself from his own folly? Not by any exertions on his own part, for there is no means of...As Obedient Children II
From a previous post, writings of Neal A. Maxwell ‘As Obedient Children:’ We are helped immeasurably to know that God really is a loving, Father God, not a distant cosmic presence. We are helped immeasurably too—whether by experiences, scriptures,...* bear, believe, hope, endure
From his book ‘To My Friends,’ Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared; . . . the prophets tell us that true love “beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”12 Once again...Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope
Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope By Elder Clark G. Gilbert Of the Seventy In the Lord’s timing, it is not where we start but where we are headed that matters most. As a young boy, I had great aspirations. One day after school, I asked, “Mom, what...“As Obedient Children”
Elder Neal A. Maxwell wrote: In today’s society, at the mere mention of the words obedience and submissiveness hackles rise and people are put on nervous alert. These virtues are unfashionable because many quickly assume them to be a threat to one’s...* Only Honesty Can Stop Dishonesty
Richard L. Evans wrote: On the question of being safe with someone: After all of the considerations are taken into account and given their proper appraisal, we had just as well, first and always, face this fact: that the only things we can really count on ultimately...* ‘Common Ground’
From Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s book ‘To My Friends,’ he shared. . . . . . . . We are always looking for common ground and common partners in the “hands-on” work of the ministry. We would be eager to join hands with our friends of every...
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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.