“The paradox of this divine tutorial also includes afflictions of some kind. Because Elder Maxwell was such a faithful student of discipleship, I draw again from him: “The very act of choosing to be a disciple . . . can … Continue reading →
“Of all the times I have felt the promptings of the Spirit, they have come most forcefully and most surely when I was asking Heavenly Father what he would have me do for someone whom I loved and who I … Continue reading →
“As surely as the rescue of those in need was the general conference theme of October 1856, so too is it the theme of this conference and last conference and the one to come next spring. It may not be … Continue reading →
“If any of us are imperfect, it is our duty to pray for the gift that will make us perfect. Have I imperfections? I am full of them. What is my duty: To pray to God to give me the … Continue reading →
“If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently. You shield it and protect it. You never abuse it. You don’t expose it to the elements. You don’t make it common or ordinary. If it ever becomes tarnished, … Continue reading →
“We can all be a little kinder, a little more generous, a little more thoughtful of one another. We can be a little more tolerant and friendly to those not of our faith, going out of our way to show … Continue reading →
“Love each other dearly always. There is scarcely anything else in the world but that: to love one another.” Jean Valjean in Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, Book IX – Supreme Shadow, Supreme Dawn, Ch. V – Night Behind Which … Continue reading →
“The most difficult thing for us seems to be to give of ourselves, to do away with selfishness. If we really love someone, nothing is a hardship.” N. Eldon Tanner, Conference Report, April 9, 1967, pg. 104
Continue reading →“If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend.” Abraham Lincoln, The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, 1:273
Continue reading →“Above all the attributes of godliness and perfection, charity is the one most devoutly to be desired. Charity is more than love, far more; it is everlasting love, perfect love, the pure love of Christ which endureth forever. It is … Continue reading →
