thorns

“Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other way than to pass quickly through them.  The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.” ~ Voltaire ‘Thorns of life’ are essential for our growth to higher...

declare ourselves His

“Though we all have weaknesses, we can overcome them. Indeed it is by the grace of God that, if we humble ourselves and have faith, weak things can become strong.” (see Ether 12:27) President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency, Conference; General Priesthood...

forget yourself

Words from the Bishop in a past ward conference: “If you go out of your way, out of your comfort zone and take time from your day to lift, to serve, to help another, the Lord will bless you in your own difficulties. You will be rewarded with solutions to your...

craftsmen

“Although we are left to find and follow that path that will lead us back to our Father in Heaven, He did not send us here without direction or guidance.  Rather, He has given us the tools we need, and He will assist us as we seek His help and strive to do all in our...

anger

“Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.” ~Seneca At those times when anger has invaded my otherwise peaceful day, the Spirit… the influence of my Savior’s attention and suggestions,  takes...

self-discipline

“A disciplined conscience is a man’s best friend.” ~Austin Phelps Many sayings are timeless, even when the current world rejects the truths they suggest we embrace. The adversary, and the lack of discipline he creates, would have us reject such...

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