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Logic itself affirms that a loving Heavenly Father would not abandon His children without providing a way for them to learn of Him.
Joseph B. Wirthlin
Wherever I go throughout the world - no matter the language, no matter the culture - I thrill to hear the testimonies of the Saints.
Bookstore operators tell us that the books which head the bestseller list are books on peace and happiness.
For individuals to become fully active in the Church, they generally must experience a spiritual conversion and a social integration.
True love lasts forever.
What people think and believe and plan are all very important, but what they do is the thing that counts most.
Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!
When I was a deacon, the ominous signs of the Great Depression began to appear. Tens of thousands lost their jobs. Money was scarce. Families had to do without. Some young people did not ask their mothers, 'What's for dinner?' because they knew all too well that their cupboards held very little.
Sin may result from activities that begin innocently or that are perfectly legitimate in moderation, but in excess they can cause us to veer from the straight and narrow path to our destruction.
The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.
Men and women who decide to flirt with adultery just once can become enmeshed in misery and unhappiness for themselves and their precious families.
There is no substitute for kindness in the home. This lesson I learned from my father. He always listened to my mother's advice. As a result, he was a better, wiser, and kinder man.
I have known exceptional people who have endured severe trials while others, at least on the surface, seem to have lived charmed lives.
I give thanks to my Creator for this wonderful life where each of us has the opportunity to learn lessons we could not fully comprehend by any other means.
There has always been discouragement, negativism, and temptation in the world because of Lucifer.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears His name. He stands at its head and directs it through His chosen prophets.
The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate.
The Godhead consists of three separate, distinct personages who are one in purpose. The Father and the Son have tangible bodies of flesh and bone while the Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit.
We have at our fingertips information that 500 years ago would have made the poorest man a prince.
Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.
Great sculptors and artists spend countless hours perfecting their talents. They don't pick up a chisel or a brush and palette, expecting immediate perfection. They understand that they will make many errors as they learn, but they start with the basics, the key fundamentals first.
When the Savior Himself was born, there were troubled times.
This I have observed: There are no language barriers in the Church. There is a mighty power that transcends the power of messages conveyed by words alone, and this is the power of messages communicated by the Spirit to our hearts.
Many today feel troubled and distressed; many feel that, at any moment, the ships of their lives could capsize or sink.
The compassion of Christlike friends deeply touches and changes our lives.
Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.
Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land.
The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.
We have numerous examples of perseverance in the scriptures, in secular history, and in our own experiences.
Relatively mild gusts of wind blow some trees down. Graceful palm trees, for example, are lovely to look at but will not stand up in a heavy wind because they are not well anchored.
Though we live in the world, we must not be of the world.
My mother was a very positive thinker; she was always active, always doing something good.
Valued companionships begin with a personal commitment to be an exemplary companion.
Everyone has wondered if his or her life will ultimately be a happy one.
All evils to which so many become addicted begin in the mind and in the way one thinks.
We do not know the precise time of the Second Coming of the Savior, but we do know that we are living in the latter days and are closer to the Second Coming than when the Savior lived his mortal life in the meridian of time.
Marathon runners set explicit goals.
There was never any doubt of Christ's priorities.
Our bodies are truly the result of what we eat, what we think about, and the exercise we receive. If we are not wise, these little things can soon cause major health problems that will limit our success and ability to serve.
Great leaders communicate a vision that captures the imagination and fires the hearts and minds of those around them.
Some pass their days as though suffering a deep sadness they cannot name. Others are unhappy because life didn't turn out the way they thought it would.
My father was truly a great man. I remember one day putting my feet in my father's shoes. I was amazed at the size. Would I ever be big enough to fill his shoes? Could I ever grow into the man my father was? I wondered.
Those who make happiness the chief objective of life are bound to fail, for happiness is a by-product rather than an end in itself.
Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning.
We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?
If we seek things that are virtuous and lovely, we surely will find them. Conversely, if we seek for evil, we will find that also.
A computer can be a useful and indispensable tool. But if we allow it to devour our time with vain, unproductive, and sometimes destructive pursuits, it becomes an entangling net.
To beguile is to deceive or lead astray, as Lucifer beguiled Eve in the Garden of Eden.
As we progress and become more like the Savior, we can strengthen every group with whom we associate, including families and friends.
Our families should gather for family prayer morning and night.
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