‘Peaceable Things of the Kingdom’
From the book “Peace, Essays of Hope and Encouragement” (multiple authors), Jeffrey R. Holland wrote: Ultimately it is Christ who is beautiful upon the mountain. And it is His merciful promise of “peace in this world,” His good tidings of...* Prayer as a Practice
From the book “The Power of Stillness”: Rather than something to get done, prayer can begin to take on a life of its own. And, like real life, our prayer life can feel really messy sometimes. For instance Adam Miller describes a moment in prayer when we...Peaceable Things of the Kingdom
From Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the book “Peace, Essays Hope and Encouragement” (multiple authors), related to our own obligation to repent is the generosity of letting others do the same Elder Holland wrote:...The Joy of Our Redemption
From the book “Peace, Essays of Hope and Encouragement” (multiple authors), Jeffrey R. Holland wrote: Ultimately it is Christ who is beautiful upon the mountain. And it is His merciful promise of “peace in this world,” His good tidings of...“Not Withstanding My Weakness III”
Continuing from Elder Neal A. Maxwell: “”Not Withstanding My Witness II”. . . . 7.We can put out hand to the plow, neither back or around, comparatively. Our gifts and opportunities differ; some are more visible and impactful. We have at least one...* Improve the Standard of Your Life
H. Burke Peterson taught: Sincere prayer is the heart of a happy and productive life. Prayer strengthens faith. Prayer is the preparation for miracles. Prayer opens the door to eternal happiness. . . . As we learn to develop this two-way communication, the standard of...Finding Peace “Not Withstanding My Weakness” II
Continuing from a previous post: Finding Peace “Not Withstanding My Weakness” From Elder Neal A. Maxwell: In the scriptural display window we see Lehi struggling as an anxious and “trembling parent.” (2 Nephi 1;14.) We see sibling rivalries but...Finding Peace “Notwithstanding My Weakness”
From the book “Essays of Hope and Encouragement” from Elder Neal A. Maxwell: I speak, not to slackers in the Kingdom, but to those who carry their own load and more; not to those lulled into false security, who, though laboring devotedly in the Kingdom,...* Leadership
From Elder Neal A. Maxwell and his book “A More Excellent Way”: Leadership should seek to create a climate in which the leader and members of the group bring forth the best that they have to offer. Sometimes, of course, the best which individuals have to...
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