Sunday, July 16, 2023

Quotes of the Week

 So, if you get a little nudge to do something good and positive, do it! The Lord won't give you big things to do until you can listen and act on the small things.

--Jorge T. Becerra

Today I testify of miracles. Being a child of God is a miracle. Receiving a body in His image and likeness is a miracle. The gift of a Savior is a miracle. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is a miracle. The potential for eternal life is a miracle.

--Donald L. Hallstrom

When we speak of the gathering, we are simply saying this fundamental truth: every one of our Heavenly Father's children, on both sides of the veil, deserve to hear the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

--Russell M. Nelson

The word of God .... has the power to fortify the Saints and arm them with the Spirit so they can resist evil, hold fast to the good, and find joy in this life.

--Ezra Taft Benson

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Quotes of the Week

 I stand here today as an optimist concerning the work of the Lord....I cannot believe that it is getting weaker. I know that it is getting stronger. ...I have a simple and solemn faith that right will triumph and that truth will prevail.

--Gordon B. Hinckley

When obedience becomes a quest, it is no longer an irritation.

--Mary Ellen Smoot

The Gospel is good news. This work has consistently moved forward and has never taken a backward step since its inception. ... This is the work of the Almighty. Whether we as individuals go forward will depend on us. But the Church will never fail to move forward.

--Gordon B. Hinckley

The gospel of Jesus Christ is not a religion of mourning and gloom. The faith of our fathers is one of hope and joy. It is not a gospel of chains but a gospel of wings.

--Joseph B. Wirthlin

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Quotes of the Week

 Peacemakers are not passive; they are persuasive in the Savior's way.

--Neil L. Andersen

We can refuse to acknowledge all the good going on now. ...But these approaches will not heal our national divisions. ... As Jesus taught, we don't eradicate evil with more evil. We love generously and live mercifully, even toward those we think to be our enemies.

--Amos C. Brown

Each member should know how much he or she is needed. Each person has something important to contribute and has unique talents and abilities that help move this important work along.

--Bonnie L. Osarson

This change of heart is not an evert; it takes faith, repentance, and constant spiritual work to happen. It begins when we desire to submit our will to the Lord, and it materializes when we enter into and keep covenants with Him.

--Eduardo Gavarret

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Quotes of the Week

 Press on. Hold fast. Head not. I witness that fidelity to the covenants and ordinances of teh Savior's restored gospel enables us to press on in the work of the Lord, to hold fast to Him as the Word of God, and to heed not the allurements of the adversary.

--David A. Bednar

I think we hear His voice -- we feel Him in a different way--as we pray to help those around us because that is one of the prayers that He most wants to answer.

--Gerrit W. Gong

We can rationalize all we want, but the fact is, there is not a right way to do the wrong thing!

--Becky Craven

Followers of Christ should be examples of civility. We should love all people, be good listeners, and show concern for their sincere beliefs. Though we may disagree, we should not be disagreeable.

--Dallin H. Oaks