* Contentment Is Good for the Soul
Like so many words, we’ve lost the meaning of contentment. We’ve somehow come up with the notion that contentment is the opposite of success. We believe contentment is attainable only if we stop striving, and who wants to do that? We’re afraid if we...The true standard of goodness II. . .
Continuing from Elder Henry B. Eyring’s book, ‘To Draw Closer to God’, (see October 20th post ‘the true standard of goodness’): You might well object by saying that human examples are so much more accessible for observation. No, humans...* Striving for Power
Max Lucado wrote: “The push for power has come to shove. And most of us are either pushing of being pushed. I might point out the difference between a passion for excellence and a passion for power. The desire for excellence is a gift of God, much needed in...the true standard of goodness. . .
Elder Henry B. Eyring (now 2nd Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church) wrote: . . . .I learned that the things I thought they had said were not the true standard of goodness. But, you see, that’s the problem with using people as your standard or your...‘The Second Great Commandment’
In our most recent general conference (October 5&6, 2019), Prophet, Seer and Revelator, President Russell M. Nelson said: “Since becoming President of the Church, I have been amazed at how many presidents, prime ministers, and ambassadors have sincerely...Being Reasonable. . .
Elder Howard W. Hunter, Prophet and Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the early 1990’s (deceased) wrote: “. . . It doesn’t seem reasonable to assume the necessity of modernizing. . . these teachings of the Master. His...* Conscience and Empathy
For the meek, pangs of conscience are often felt quickly, for instance, when we have said something that should not have been said at all or said with much more sensitivity. If quickly informed of the miscue, we can proceed quickly and with rectifying regret. The...‘The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness’
Elder Richard G. Scott, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased), wrote in his book ‘Finding Peace, Happiness and Joy: “Our Father in Heaven wants us to enjoy peace and happiness in mortal life. Our Master, Jesus Christ, and His prophets...* Relationships
From the Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book (p.277) regarding relationships we read: “Taking the initiative and consulting in private are good not only for resolving trespasses in human relationships (Matthew 18:15) but impasses, too. The withholding of key...
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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.