Purpose
What is Satan’s purpose? It is to make people miserable. He has no body, and he’s envious of those who do. So Satan tempts you and me nearly every day. He tempts us through our appetites. Our Creator gave us appetites in order to perpetuate the species. We...* Nobody is better than another…
“I have become a full human being since having the opportunity of working with the Missionaries of Charity. Nobody is better than another—it’s just that I learned to respond with humanity to each situation and its limitations. The more you give the...~ The Greatest Among You
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, then of the First Presidency said in April 2017 Conference: “We accept callings with grace, humility, and gratitude. When we are released from these callings, we accept the change with the same grace, humility, and gratitude. In the...* ‘a missing stocking?’
Russell M. Nelson has said, “In homes throughout the world, stockings are still “hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there” (“A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Clement Clark Moore). But, oddly enough, one...~ Serve
Serving Is a Blessing Elder Carl B. Cook of the Seventy said in Conference of October 2016: “The opportunity to serve is one of the great blessings of membership in the Church.2 below The Lord has said, “If thou lovest me thou shalt serve me,”3 and we serve Him...* A Labor of Love
From the December 2018 Ensign Magazine, p.11 “As you come to know those to whom you minister and for whom you seek inspiration, you will learn more specifically how to communicate your love and care to them individually. Kimberly Seyboldt of Oregon, USA, tells...~ ‘Here to Serve a Righteousness Cause’
Sister Carol F. McConkie, when First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency said in October 2015: The righteous cause we serve is the cause of Christ. It is the work of salvation.4 below The Lord taught, “This is my work and my glory—to bring to...* rendezvous to keep
From Neal A. Maxwell, “The seeming flat periods of life give us a blessed chance to reflect upon what is past as well as to be readied for some rather stirring climbs ahead. Instead of grumbling and murmuring, we should be consolidating and reflecting, which...~ The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy
What Elder Tad R. Callister of the Presidency of the Seventy said in April Conference of 2013 can easily be applied to any age group. He is speaking directly to Deacon’s Quorum Presidents (12-13 year old young men) and their leaders, but as we all know, 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.