* spiritual spunk. . .

In his book “One More Strain of Praise,” Neal A. Maxwell wrote: . . . fundamentals can comfort us even when our tactical situations may be grim, providing us with gospel gladness even amid momentary sadness. Hence the pressing and vexing things of the...

‘Our Heavenly Father’s Plan’

Elder Russell M. Nelson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said in April 2000 general conference: “A council in heaven was once convened in which we participated. There our Heavenly Father announced His divine plan. It is also called the plan of...

‘Our Saviors Touch’

Elder Walter F. González of the Seventy said in the Sunday morning session of October 2019 general conference: “Roughly 2,000 years ago, the Savior came down from the mountain after teaching the Beatitudes and other gospel principles. As He walked, He was...

* God Wants you to Grow

From God is in the Small Stuff by Bruce and Stan: “Dear brothers and sisters. . . we are thankful that your faith is flourishing and you are all growing in love for each other. ~2 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT When it comes to progress, there are no shortcuts. If you...

Honoring His Name

Lisa L. Harkness, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency said in October 2019 general conference: “For as many of [us] as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ … for [we] are all one in Christ Jesus.”2 As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

* But is it easy?

In conclusion (following yesterday’s post) Jerry Sittser wrote in his book “the Will of God as a Way of Life”. . . “Finally, the ambiguity of seeking God’s kingdom first gives us freedom, confidence, and security to make decisions. If we...

* Seeking God’s Will

Continuing from Jerry Sittser’s writings in his book “The Will of God as a Way of Life”. . . Francis de Sales, known during his lifetime in the seventeenth century as a wise counselor and master of the spiritual life, believed that the effects of...

‘Deceive Me Not’

In October 2019 general conference, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared the following: (Click on references given then scroll down to the verse.)                         The 102nd Dalmatian Years ago, I arrived home from work and was...

Infirmities

From Joseph Smith Jr., “I showed them that it was generally in consequence of the brethren disregarding or disobeying counsel that they became dissatisfied and murmured; and many when they arrived here, were dissatisfied with the conduct of some of the Saints,...

. . . how glorious and wonderful (conclusion)

Continuing from two previous posts. . . …’how glorious and wonderful’  and …how glorious and wonderful II, Neal A. Maxwell concludes this chapter: How privileged we are, therefore, when we have “come to the knowledge of the goodness of...

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