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Neal A. Maxwell wrote. . . “There are other times when one of the greatest acts of service we can perform is to stop something. The emotional chain of reaction and overreaction can come at us like electric voltage; it is very tempting to simply pass along. But...* Constancy Amidst Change
Spencer W. Kimball said in October 1978: “We see about us constant change. Even the pace of life has speeded up. Sometimes it seems that the world is undergoing such throes of change that people are disoriented, not knowing what is of value. Right and wrong,...Take Him at His Word
Marion G. Romney said: “When a person qualifies himself to receive the blessing of this aspect or Christ’s atonement [repentance], he is, by the power of God forgiven of his sins; he is born again of the Spirit; he is a new person; he takes on the divine...* “Marking Time . . .”
Richard L. Evans wrote: There are many circumstances and situations in which we may feel that we are marking time—or worse—wasting time. There times when we are waiting for people and appointments when we feel cheated as we think of what we might have done...‘building faith, educate desires. . .’
Continuing from yesterday (‘Who is Righteous’) from the book ‘Protecting Against Eternal Identity Theft:’ Educate Our Desires Desire is the obvious first step. Elder Neal A. Maxwell taught that our desires are the root of our actions. He...Who is righteous?
From the book “Protecting Against Eternal Identity Theft:” . . . . Hugh Nibley insightfully observed: “Who is righteous? Anyone who is repenting. No matter how bad he has been, if he is repenting, he is a righteous man. There is hope for him. And no...* The Price of Repenting
Richard L. Evans said: “Repentance doesn’t appear to be very popular. Prophets have been made martyrs for proclaiming it; nations and peoples have died rather than do anything about it. But however unpopular or unpalatable, repentance is one of the...Ask any people. . .
President Wilford Woodruff (deceased) wrote: “Ask any people, nations, kingdoms, or generations of men the question and they will tell you they are seeking for happiness, but how are they seeking for it? . . . By serving the devil as fast as they can, and almost...*Overcome Bad Habits
Richard G. Scott said: This example suggests how your habit[s] can be overcome. Suppose a small child were to run in front of your car. What would you do? Careful analysis of each step taken will teach you how to overcome your serious habits[s]: First your mind...
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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.