To Importune
On a certain day the disciples asked Jesus how to pray. He not only gave them a model prayer but also taught them through a parable to seek God—as a friend at midnight—with “importunity” (Luke 11:8). The verb importune means “to request...* Get Rid of Excuses
From the book “Messages for a Happier Life,” William B. Smart counsels: Promise yourself that you will never, never make excuses for your poor performance. If someone asks you what your score is after a round, tell them your score. Don’t tell them...Living for the Gifts
From Messages for a Happier Life, Inspiring Essays from the Church News, compiled by William B. Smart: Some years ago news reported the death of a Missouri minister after a fast of forty days. In the papers after his death he reveled his purpose: “I am seeking...* I Want to Caution You. . . .
From Larry W. Tippets and his book “Receiving Personal Revelation”: I want to caution you that it is possible to do all the right things—study, pray, attend church meetings, and so forth—and still find yourself becoming worn out, discouraged,...Peace: A Triumph of Principles
Peace: A Triumph of Principles Elder Marvin J. Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) wrote: Many years ago I heard a story that impressed me. A beautiful little blind girl was sitting on the lap of her father in a crowded compartment in a train. A...* The Perils of Parenting
From the book ‘Messages for a Happier Life’, William B. Smart taught: Rearing children is a tough proposition these days. In most homes the all-intrusive medium of television exposes children to harsh realities about as soon as—and in some cases...“Improving Our Prayers”
From the book “Press On”, Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) taught: Commandment to Pray There may not be a more frequently uttered commandment than that we lift our hearts and voices in prayer to our Heavenly Father....* More Intention in Simple Prayers
From the book ‘The Power of Stillness’: Let’s be honest: Latter-day Saints (and many others) pray a lot! We have personal prayers morning and night, we pray over every meal, we have couple and family prayers, we pray at the start of a two-hour church...Follow the Rule
From Elder Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased): . . . . my wife and I were coming home from New Zealand. We had an hour or two to spend and were waiting for our flight to come in. A Pan American plane landed, . . . I didn’t know where...
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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.