The moments don’t happen often so just let me be nice when I try. Maybe you don’t recognize it but this is me being nice. Continue reading
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Angels around us
Angels come as promised
to bear you up in need.
But not all angels
are directly heaven’s seed. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Joy of Unselfish Service
by Cristina B. Franco
First of all, I dare you to make it all the way through the chocolate cake story without getting a tear or two in your eyes. It’s okay. We all cried a little I’m sure. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: For Him
by Joy D. Jones
This is a very beautiful talk but I’m going to sum it up with a previous thought:
General Conference thoughts: Ministering as the Savior Does
by Jean B. Bingham
In the end (and we are nowhere near the end of discussing this topic), the most compelling example anyone can give is of the Savior Himself. Look to Jesus, He will show you the way on how to minister. He is, of course, the perfect minister. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Be With and Strengthen Them
by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
How to be a decent human being 101. That’s what this is all about. If the heart is the symbol of love and we live in a time when “men’s hearts shall fail them” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:26) is it any wonder we need to be reminded how to use our heart? Or that we need to know how to put the checklist down and focus on people? Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Love One Another as He Has Loved Us
by Elder Jose L. Alonso
Love is misunderstood. Probably a lot of times it is mistaken for something else. Here are two things it looks like: service and forgiveness. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Fear Not to Do Good
by President Henry B. Eyring
Let me sum this one up quickly. This is what a testimony will do to you and for you. A testimony will prompt you to do good things. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Heart of the Widow
by Elder O. Vincent Haleck
All that is required of us is to give our very best. Of course, not all of our bests are equal. Some have 5 talents others only have 2. It isn’t the size of the talent that matters its our willingness to give. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear
by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Back when I was a regular journal writer, in a decade known as the ’90’s, I used to sign off every night with the goal “Love not Fear.” I have long since recognized my tendency to let fear govern my actions instead of love. Continue reading
