*pride and vanity

Jeffrey R. Holland wrote in his book “For Times of Trouble:” Perhaps the only serious risk I have seen in the world of academic accomplishment is the pride and vanity that can come with it, the arrogance of a few who say not to the hand or foot but to God...

a trial of faith from success. . .

Elder Henry B. Eyring in his book titled “To Draw Closer to God” shared: “One time when I was serving in the Presiding Bishopric, I had a remarkable week during which we were dealing with a series of tough problems. I met with the first presidency...

* Christian point of view

C. S. Lewis wrote in ‘Mere Christianity: “. . . . You cannot make men good by law: and without good men you cannot have a good society. That is why we must go on to think of . . . morality inside the individual. But I do not think we can stop there either....

Prayer

Elder Russell M. Nelson said in April 2011: “Unfailing faith is fortified through prayer. Your heartfelt pleadings are important to Him. Think of the intense and impassioned prayers of the Prophet Joseph Smith during the dreadful days of incarceration in Liberty...

* Men and Women of Christ

From Kent: I’m back, after my computer crashed and I spent some time wondering if I would be able to use it at all. . . again. Tad frustrating!   Neal A. Maxwell wrote in his book ‘Men and Women of Christ:’ “Just as Jesus warned that some...

I like a speckled ax

Form Tad R. Callister’s book “The Infinite Atonement.” “Benjamin Franklin created a systematic plan whereby he pursued perfection. Although he tried diligently to follow it, he recalled his frequent relapses to old ways, his lack of progress...

*”If a man die, shall he live again?”

Russell M. Nelson said in April 1987, “Job asked this question: “If a man die, shall he live again?”(Job 14:14) Continuing he said, “In faith, he answered his own question: “For I know that  my  redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at...

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, August 3, 2007, said: “Jesus provided His own definitions of the gospel. . . .As he taught the people of ancient America, He declared: “I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel...

temptation

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) wrote in his book “Finding Peace in Our Lives:” When Jesus was weak after his forty-day fast, Satan saw an opportunity to tempt him to gratify his hunger through an unworthy use of...

* Opening the Heavens for Help. . .

Russell M. Nelson by way of suggestion to ALL said: “I invite all, including those not of our faith, to fast and pray on Good Friday, April 10, that the present pandemic may be controlled, caregivers protected, the economy strengthened, and life normalized. How...

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