‘God’s plan of happiness. . .’
Elder Russell M. Nelson said: “God’s plan of happiness is perfect. In God’s own way and time, [this young man who died] will be completed. He will be changed physically so that he can dwell in the presence of Almighty God. [His] resurrected body will...* formula for change. . !
From the book, ‘Living the Seven Habits’ under “It’s Never Too Late to Change.” Stephen R. Covey wrote: I am a teacher of adults. During the introductions of one of the seminars I was leading, when everyone else was talking about why they...‘The True Standard of Goodness III . . .
From ‘The True Standard of Goodness II’, Henry B. Eyring wrote: “I must be careful about what I promise you as you try choosing to be good. It won’t be all roses. President Ezra Taft Benson spent a lifetime trying to be good. Every time I was...* 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...
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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.