* family. . . a special instrument in God’s hands
Mother Teresa was quoted as saying, “The family is a special instrument in God’s hands, for it is chiefly through the family that God wants to tell us that we are created for greater things: to love and be loved. As our families are, so will our relations...Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. . .
Elder Russell M. Nelson, as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said in a conference talk in 1990: “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel (see Articles of Faith 1:4) Because of Him, you have your agency. He must be the...* I expected more of you. . .
Richard C. Edgley shared: “In 1955, after my freshman year of college, I spent the summer working at the newly opened Jackson Lake Lodge, located in Moran, Wyoming. My mode of transportation was a 14 year old 1941 Hudson automobile that should have received its...‘Trust in the Lord’
President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency said in October 2019 general conference: My dear brothers and sisters, a letter I received some time ago introduces the subject of my talk. The writer was contemplating a temple marriage to a man whose...* Encouragement is a Gift
Bruce and Stan said in their book “God is in the Small Stuff and it all matters So encourage each other and build each other up… 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT People seldom think of encouragement as a gift because it seems so ordinary. But it...Spiritual Treasures III
President Russell M. Nelson, our Prophet and President continues his theme: “We Latter-day Saints are not of the world; we are of covenant Israel. We are called to prepare a people for the Second Coming of the Lord. Now, may I clarify several additional points...* from a chapter: ‘Earning Our Heritage’
Among many suggestions about a happy, productive life, Joseph B. Wirthlan wrote in his book “Finding Peace Within Our Lives:” . . . . We must recognize the hazards of shortcuts and looking for the easy way. We must obey the law and pay the price if we are...Spiritual Treasures II
Continuing President Russell M. Nelson’s remarks in the women’s session of conference, October 2019 (much of what he said applies to both genders): “What I can tell you is that accessing the power of God in your life requires the same things that the...* At first, only for moments. . .
C.S.Lewis wrote: . . . Men are mirrors, or “carriers” of Christ to other men. Sometimes unconscious carriers. This “good infection” can be carried by those who have not got it themselves. People who are not Christians themselves helped me to...
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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.