* Why Bad Things Happen to Good People
Bruce C. Hafen wrote: It is both possible and likely that the closer we come to Christ, the more will be aware of what we yet need to do. He said, “If men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. . . . if they humble themselves before me, . . . then...* Sometimes Adults Need to Be Reminded
From her Book “Remembering Eternal Identity” Kathy K. Clayton taught: Sometimes even teachers and parents lose sight of their own divine nature and its implications. It’s easy to feel like a cardboard cutout with assorted colors of sticky notes stuck...* For the Good of Others. . .
From Kathy K. Clayton’s book ‘Teaching to Build Faith and Faithfulness’: A young friend was a promising student in every way. Her parents and her teachers applauded the natural intellect and personal tenacity that marked her academic progress from an...Peacemakers Needed
Peacemakers Needed By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always. My dear brothers and sisters, it is a...* Teaching Children That God Hears and Answers Prayers
Ann N. Madsen wrote: During the years when our children were growing up, I performed a small ritual as I lay in bed after family prayer. I would put the name of each child before the Lord, so that I could analyze the unique challenges he or she faced. Then I would...* The Clues of God
Timothy Keller from his book ‘The Reason for God’ wrote (starting this chapter (eight) with a couple of quotes shared: . . . . I once met regularly with a brilliant young scientist who was haunted by the general sense that God existed. Much of what...For Sin and Sorrow
Gerald N. Lund wrote: One of the things I learned as a bishop was that not all suffering and sorrow comes from transgression or violation of the laws of God. . . . I think of a newspaper account of a young mother who, as she was driving along the freeway, turned to...* Being Savior Centered
Chicko N. Okazaki wrote: The Savior calls us to do two things—to come to him, and to open the door of our hearts and let him come to us. The Apostle Paul, struggling for words to express how complete our access is, says: “For I am persuaded that neither...Keeping the Commandments III
Continuing from Keeping the Commandments II Stephen Robinson wrote: The Savior in turn agrees to cover our mistakes while we are learning and making progress. Although our private, individual perfection comes later, long after this life is over, our partnership, our...
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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.