* ‘Love and Candor’
Neal A. Maxwell said in his book “And All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience”. . . “Christians can have the benefit of candor without being cutting. They can communicate without being manipulative. How marvelous it is when of a relationship of...Repentance
Richard G. Scott wrote in his book “Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy:” “Every incorrect choice you make, every sin you commit is a violation of eternal law. The violation brings negative results you will generally soon recognize. There also can be...* Prayer
Praying helps us to face trials in life. Prayer centers our attitudes precisely. With that focus we do not wander to the right or to the left through land mined with traps of temptation. (“‘Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods,'” Ensign, May 1996)...‘Behold the Lamb of God’
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said in April 2019 general conference: “Looking up from water’s edge, past the eager crowds seeking baptism at his hand, John, called the Baptist, saw in the distance his cousin, Jesus of Nazareth,...* a little. . .
Russell M. Nelson said: “Some people are so easily tempted to lie a little, to cheat a little, to steal a little, or to bear false witness—just a little. You cannot commit a little sin without being subject to the consequences. If you tolerate a little sin...‘To Draw Closer to God’
In his book with the above title, Henry B. Eyring (now in the First Presidency of the Church) wrote: ” You and I can do better if we do not stay long with what our students see as the source of their doubts. We must listen long enough to show that we care, that...* without guile II
The following is a continuation of the post from September 16th, words of Joseph B. Wirthlin (deceased) member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He wrote in 1995: “To be without guile is to be pure in heart,...‘Your Priesthood Playbook’ or offense strategies for all
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles directed his comments (from which we can all learn) to young men. He said in April 2019 general conference, an address titled ‘Your Priesthood Playbook’. . . “As students, many of you are...* C. S. Lewis on Christian Marriage II . . . (continued)
Continued from post of Sept 20th: C. S. Lewis On Christian Marriage. . . .”Before we consider this modern view in its relation to chastity, we must not forget to consider it in relation to another virtue, namely justice. Justice, as I said before, includes the...
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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.