* modern Joshuas

The Joshuas of the twenty-first century will be righteous mothers and fathers the world over. These are the unsung but nevertheless real heros and heroines of our time. Those who work at their marriages are much more likely to create homes that are not simply chuming,...

* don’t do it

If you don’t want it printed in the paper don’t do it. If you don’t want to be quoted, if you don’t want it repeated, don’t say it. And I might add also: If you don’t want it on your conscious, don’t do it. If you don’t...

pleading for more…

Russell M. Nelson said in August 1992 as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “Please do not be discouraged by the Lord’s expression of hope for your perfection. You should have faith to know that He would not require development beyond your...

* Russell M. Nelson on family…

Russell M. Nelson said: “May I offer five headline hints, along with comments about each, that might be helpful to someone you love. Establish good communication at home—husband and wife, parents and children. Listen carefully to understand; speak...

‘Not Withstanding My Weakness’

Neal A. Maxwell wrote:. . . The Church is for the perfecting of the Saints, hence new arrivals are entitled to expect instant community but not instant sainthood—either in themselves or in others. It takes time and truth working patiently together “in...

* Focus on the Positive II

Continuing from yesterday’s post, Shawn Achor said in his book, ‘The Happiness Advantage’: “Just as it takes days of concentrated practice to master a video game, training your brain to notice more opportunities takes practice focusing on the...

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