From “Peace be Unto Thy Soul”
Joseph L. Bishop from his book of the above title writes regarding the premature passing of his wife: . . . . In my grief, I did not know what to do. In short, I was one of the “afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted” (Isaiah 54:11). My past...Steps to Supplant Contension
Continuing from yesterdays post, ‘Divine Doctrine’, Russell M. Nelson (then of ) the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (now our Prophet, Seer and Revelator) wrote: What can we do to combat this canker of contention? What steps must each of us take to supplant...Divine Doctrine
Russell M. Nelson wrote: Divine doctrine of the Church is the prime target of attack by the spiritually contentious. Well do I remember a friend who would routinely sow seeds of contention in Church classes. His assaults would invariably be preceded by this...Follow the Brethren. . .
From Neal A. Maxwell and his book ‘All These Things Will Give Thee Experience’: . . . . The basic doctrines call for real discipline of self; they are hard because wise self-discipline is hard. Among the requirements that God has placed upon us is to pay...* Do All That is in Your Power; Let the Lord do the Rest
Gene R. Cook wrote: There is another way to express this principle. Pray as if everything depends upon the Lord, then work as though everything depends upon you. . . . When we obtain blessings from the Lord, it’s not just because of the work we do. The work...No posts today or tomorrow. . . .
It is conference weekend. To take advantage of these next two days (best enjoyed with notebooks close at hand), we all can listen to and write down thoughts and messages which have personal impact upon each of us. The first of five sessions will be Saturday morning...Now
“This is how I want to live.” ~By Anthony Garrett, from ’50 Things that Really Matter to Latter-day Saints’ From the Book “Fifty Things that Really Matter to Latter-Day Saints”, Anthony Garret shared: As on a normal day as...Seek the Lord at All Times
From the book ‘Blessed from on High’ Ed J, Pinegar and Richard J Allen teach: In the day of their peace they esteemed lightly my counsel; but, in the day of their trouble, of necessity they feel after me. (Doctrine and Covenants 101:8) The Lord helps...The Trouble With Most Prayers
From President Gordon B. Hinckley (deceased): Believe in prayer and the power of prayer. Pray to the Lord with the expectation of answers. I suppose there is not a man or woman in this entire congregation today who doesn’t pray. I hope that is so. The trouble...
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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.