* The Blessings of Meekness
In his book “Whom the Lord Loveth,” Neal A. Maxwell wrote: If we peeled away from our many verbal communications the ego driven portion (things said thoughtlessly, or for effect, or to achieve advantage), how much substance would then remain? Meekness...From President Russel M. Nelson
In his first general conference address as President of the Quorum of the Twelve, in October 2015, President Nelson spoke directly to the sisters of the Church, reminding them of who they were in the Lord’s eyes and how crucial they were in the work of the Lord....* Compassion: Much More Than Pity
If you think you are too important to help someone in need, you are fooling yourself. You are really a nobody. Galatians 6:3 NLT It’s possible to be a generous person and still lack compassion for others. Here’s how it works. Let’s say a young man...To Obtain Spiritual Guidance III
From Elder Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased). . . two previous posts, (To Obtain Spiritual Guidance and To Obtain Spiritual Guidance II), continuing Elder Scott wrote: President J. Ruben Clark observed: “There is a spiritual...* our witness for Christ. . .
From the book, ‘Mother Teresa of Calcutta, A Personal Portrait,’. . . “Mother Teresa’s great influence on the many people who met her became clear to me for the first time in the case of a high-ranking Indian police officer who accompanied us...To Obtain Spiritual Guidance II
Continuing with the counsel of Elder Richard G. Scott from a couple of days ago (see ‘To Obtain Spiritual Guidance’): He wrote: “From a sincere effort over a considerable period time, I have tried to understand the doctrinal foundation of spiritual...* . . .if tunnel vision is all we have.
Neal A. Maxwell wrote: “Because the world is readily inclined to mock at divine promises, the promises inherent in the gospel can jar the ordinary intellect, bereft of faith. Like Abraham, however, we know it is vital for us not to stagger at the soaring...To Obtain Spiritual Guidance
The following is from Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased). Powerful principles that follow are from his book, “Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy” and will be shared in three (perhaps more) posts. He wrote: “When I...* perspective
Sit quietly for a moment, and you realize how you have been foolishly running about. Learn to keep your mouth shut, and you realize you have been talking too much. Avoid getting involved in too many things, and you realize that you have been wasting your time in...
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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.