Laugh at it: Lao Tzu

As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it. - Lao Tzu

Light Shining From Within: Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. ~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Stand Still

Stand still, and let GOD move.

The Anticipation It Brings: WE Johns

"One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it brings."

W.E. Johns, The Passing Show (1937)

What lies within us: Walt Emerson

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

Walt Emerson

Gratitude: Hinkley

"Gratitude is of the very essence of worship. … When you walk with gratitude, you do not walk with arrogance and conceit and egotism, you walk with a spirit of thanksgiving that is becoming to you and will bless your lives”. Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God’s love."

--Gordon B Hinckley, "With a Grateful Heart", Liahona, Aug 1999, 25

Our Refuge: Gordon B. Hinckley

"We live in terribly complex times. We are confronted by very serious problems. Some of us are faced with sickness, with economic difficulties, with worry and concern over many matters. Our refuge, our peace, our well-being lie in walking in the way of the Lord."

--Gordon B. Hinckley, "Inspirational Thoughts", Liahona, Feb 2007, 2–6

Yours, shaped by your own choices: Michael Ignatieff

One of the greatest feelings in life is the conviction that you have lived the life you wanted to live - with the rough and the smooth, the good and the bad - but yours, shaped by your own choices, and not someone else's.

Michael Ignatieff

I Am Only One: Helen Keller

Helen Keller said,"I am only one, but I am still one.I cannot do everything, but I can do something."

Not What We Say About Our Blessings: WT Purkiser

"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them,
is the true measure of our thanksgiving."
W.T. Purkiser

Keep praying: William Culbertson

Keep praying, but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers!
William Culbertson

Cherish: Monson

"Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days—as much as we can—with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed."

--Thomas S. Monson, "Finding Joy in the Journey,", Liahona, Nov 2008, 84–87

The Most Sacred Thing: Koreen Naugler

The most sacred thing is a child's innocence; his trust the most inviolate.
Koreen Naugler

A Mother Is Born: Rajneesh

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before.

The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.

~Rajneesh

A Hero Is: Joseph Campbell

"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."

~Joseph Campbell

One day we will run out of tomorrows: Monson

"Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows."

--Thomas S. Monson,, "Finding Joy in the Journey", Liahona, Nov 2008, 84–87

Do Not Use A Hatchet: Chinese Proverb

"Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's
forehead." - Chinese Proverb

We'll wear ourselves out trying...:Nancy Stafford

...Our true worth, value, and identity come not from what the world says, but from complete acceptance by God. In and of ourselves, we'll never be enough; we'll wear ourselves out trying.

- Nancy Stafford

To Succeed: Reba McEntire

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. ----Reba McEntire

As Above, So Below: Trismegistos

"As Above, So Below"

—Hermes Trismegistos

When The Heart Grows Faint: Monson

"In moments when the light of resolution dims and when the heart grows faint, we can take comfort from His promise: “Be not weary in well-doing. Out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind."

--Thomas S. Monson,, "Finding Peace", Ensign, Mar. 2004, 3

Two Kinds Of People: Henry Ford

"There are two kinds of people in the world,
those who think they can and those who think
they can't. And both are right."

Henry Ford

Patience it tied to faith: Neal A. Maxwell

"Patience is tied very closely to faith in our Heavenly Father. Actually, when we are unduly impatient, we are suggesting that we know what is best—better than does God. Or, at least, we are asserting that our timetable is better than His. We can grow in faith only if we are willing to wait patiently for God's purposes and patterns to unfold in our lives, on His timetable."

--Elder Neal A. Maxwell, "Patience", Ensign, Oct. 1980, 28

Most Important Commandment: Harold B. Lee

The most important of all the commandments of God is that one that you are having the most difficulty keeping today.
~ President Harold B. Lee
[The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, ed. Clyde J. Williams (1996), 82.]

My Attitude: Vonette Bright

"My attitude - not my circumstances - was what was making me unhappy." -Vonette Bright

For Beautiful Lips: Audrey Hepburn

The Wise Grows It Under His Feet: James Openheim

"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet." James Openheim

Respect Comes From: Anon

“Respect does not come from the work you do, it comes from the way you do your work.”

All That is Gold: Tolkien

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
-J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, Fellowship of the Ring

Your World for the Moment: George

"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it,
its' your world for the moment."
George

If We Will Only Tune In: George Washington Carver

"I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station,
through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in."
George Washington Carver

Make me Thy fuel: Amy Carmichael

"Give me the Love that leads the way.
The Faith that nothing can dismay.
The Hope no disappointments tire.
The Passion that'll burn like fire.
Let me not sink to be a clod.
Make me Thy fuel, Flame of God."
(Amy Carmichael)

Eternity is in the Process Now: Ashton

"Very often in our anxiousness for the joys of the future we run away from the very things we are wanting and needing today. An appropriate examination of the passing moment will prove it leads to eternity. We need to constantly remind ourselves eternity is in process now."

--Marvin J. Ashton, "The Time Is Now", Ensign, May 1975, 85

Live For Them: Costa

"We can lay down our lives for those we love not by physically dying for them but rather by living for them—giving of our time; always being present in their lives; serving them; being courteous, affectionate, and showing true love for those of our family and to all men—as the Savior taught."

--Elder Claudio R. M. Costa, "Don't Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today", October 2007 General Conference

Friendship: Alexander Dumas

Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives
and remembering what one receives.

Alexander Dumas
The Younger

45 Life Lessons: Regina Brett

This is something we should all read at least once a week

Written By Regina Brett, 50 years old, of The Plain Dealer,
Cleveland , Ohio

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught
me.. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 50 in August, so here is the column once
more:


1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and
parents will. Stay in touch

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God
never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one
is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no
for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years,
will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you
did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,
we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come.

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Life Percentage: Purple Goat Lady

Love the people who treat you right.
Pray for the ones who don't.
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!

The Future: Monson

"The Future is as bright as your Faith"... -Pres Thomas Monson

We are Somebody: Marvin J. Ashton

"As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him. What a great blessing to be created in his image and know of our true potential in and through him! What a great blessing to know that in his strength we can do all things!"

--Marvin J. Ashton, "In His Strength", Ensign, Jul 1973, 24

Outside of a dog: Groucho

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. " --Groucho"

Live it!: Benson

"Some men are willing to die for their faith but will not fully live for it. Christ both lived and died for us. By walking in his steps and through his atonement we can gain the greatest gift of all--eternal life--which is that kind of life of the great Eternal One, our Father in heaven."

--Ezra Taft Benson, "Jesus Christ--Gifts and Expectations,", BYU Devotional 10 December 1974

Tomorrow's blessings: Faust

"Tomorrow’s blessings and opportunities depend on the choices we make today."

--President James E Faust, "Choices", May 2004 Ensign pg.51

You can't stay in your corner waiting: Pooh

"You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes." ~ Winnie the Pooh

There Is Help, There Is Happiness: Holland

"There is help. There is happiness. There really is light at the end of the tunnel. It is the Light of the World, the Bright and Morning Star, the “light that is endless, that can never be darkened.” It is the very Son of God Himself. It is the return of hope, and Jesus is the Sun. To any who may be struggling to see that light and find that hope, I say: Hold on. Keep trying. God loves you. Things will improve. Christ comes to you in His “more excellent ministry” with a future of “better promises.” He is your “high priest of good things to come."

--Jeffrey R. Holland, "An High Priest of Good Things to Come", Ensign, Nov. 1999, p. 36

Our Presence Liberates Others: Williamson

Quote of the Day
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

— Excerpted from A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

Spiritual growth: Brent L. Top

"We must remember that much spiritual growth does not occur suddenly but rather through time and experience. The encouraging message of the gospel is that God does not often require us to perform sensational or extraordinary deeds but rather to try to do better today than we did yesterday. He is mindful of our desires, our determination, and our direction as well as of our deeds."
--Brent L. Top, "A Balanced Life", Ensign Apr. 2005, 26

Rewards of Integrity: Joseph B. Wirthlin

"The rewards of integrity are immeasurable. One is the indescribable inner peace and serenity that come from knowing we are doing what is right; another is an absence of the guilt and anxiety that accompany sin. Another reward of integrity is the confidence it can give us in approaching God. When virtue garnishes our thoughts unceasingly, our confidence is strong in the presence of God."
--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Personal Integrity", Ensign, May 1990, 30

Made Whole: Uchtdorf

"There are some who believe that because they have made mistakes, they can no longer fully partake of the blessings of the gospel. How little they understand the purposes of the Lord. One of the great blessings of living the gospel is that it refines us and helps us learn from our mistakes. "We all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," yet the Atonement of Jesus Christ has the power to make us whole when we repent."
--Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Way of the Disciple", Liahona, May 2009, 75–78

All kinds of prayers and requests: Eph 6:18

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."

Ephesians 6:18

Note that Prayer is not designed to change God. It's designed to change circumstances. God doesn't need changing. God is not the problem.

Power in Music: Boyd K Packer

"I learned too what power there can be in music. Worthy music of all kinds has its place."
Elder Boyd K. Packer

The value of consistent prayer: William McGill

The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us, but that we will hear Him. -- William McGill

Final Judgement: Dallin H Oaks

"We should refrain from anything that seems to be a final judgment of any person...the Lord alone has the capacity to judge...And, in all of this we must remember the command to forgive."
--Dallin H. Oaks, "Judge Not and Judging", Ensign, Aug. 1999, 7

You Cannot Lift Another Until: Harold B. Lee

"You cannot lift another soul until you are standing on higher ground than he is. You must be sure, if you would rescue the man, that you yourself are setting the example of what you would have him be. You cannot light a fire in another soul unless it is burning in your own soul."
--Harold B. Lee, "Stand Ye in Holy Places", Ensign, July 1973, 121

Peace: Christ & Unk

Peace does not mean to be in a place
where there is no noise,
trouble,
or hard work,
it means to be in the midst of those things,
and still be calm in your heart.
(unk)

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you:
not as the world gives, give I to you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
John 14:27

The Problem With Socialism: Margaret Thatcher

"The problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." - Margaret Thatcher

The Kind of Life You Live: McKay

"The kind of life you live, your disposition, your very nature, will be determined by your thoughts, of which your acts are but the outward expression. Thought is the seed of action."

--David O. McKay, "Developing a Christlike Character", Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay, 23:

Ordinary acts: Thomas Moore

The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.

Thomas Moore, Irish poet (1779 - 1852)

They appreciate: Anon & James 1:17

The HAPPIEST people do not necessarily have the BEST of all.

They simply APPRECIATE what they find on their way. Anon

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." James 1:17

Forgiveness means: Sorensen

"Forgiveness means that problems of the past no longer dictate our destinies, and we can focus on the future with God’s love in our hearts."

--Elder David E Sorensen ,"Forgiveness Will Change Bitterness to Love", May 2003, Ensign pg 10

Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever: Wirthlin

"Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us—even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will. We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won’t, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming."

--Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Great Commandment", October 2007 General Conference

Everything has beauty: Confucius

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius

Resurrection in every leaf: Martin Luther

Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in spring-time. -- Martin Luther

There Must Be Commitment, Devotion...:Hinckley

"In this work there must be commitment. There must be devotion. We are engaged in a great eternal struggle that concerns the very souls of the sons and daughters of God."
--President Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1986, 44

A Friend: Monson

"A friend is more concerned about helping people than getting credit. A friend cares. A friend loves. A friend listens. And a friend reaches out."
--President Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, May 2001, 50

Choices Determine Destiny: Monson

"The choices we make determine our destiny."
--Thomas S Monson, "Choose You This Day", Ensign, November 2004 pg. 67

Most Compassionate & Significant Service: Ballard

"[Jesus Christ] concluded His mortal ministry with the single most compassionate and significant service in the history of the world: the Atonement."
--Elder Russell M. Ballard; Ensign, November 1994, page 65.

Reach Greatest Heights: Burton

"You reach the greatest heights while on your knees."
--Quoted by Bishop H. David Burton Ensign, November 2001, page 66.

Qualify Us For Great Things: James E. Faust

"May we all be faithful in doing the day to day ordinary things that prove our worthiness, for they will lead us to and qualify us for great things."
--James E. Faust, "Some Great Thing", Ensign, Nov. 2001, 46

Do All You Can Do & Leave The Rest To The Lord: Wirthlin

"At times we may be tempted to think the Savior is oblivious to our trials. In fact, the reverse is true; it is we who need to be awakened in our hearts to His teachings. Use your ingenuity, your strength, your might to resolve your challenges. Do all you can do and then leave the rest to the Lord."

--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Finding a Safe Harbor", Ensign, May 2000, 59

So As To Have The Life Waiting: Joseph Campbell

We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
―Joseph Campbell

Scriptures a Priceless Legacy: Faust

"Parents must have a knowledge of the standard works to teach them to their children. A child who has been taught from the scriptures has a priceless legacy."
--President James E. Faust, Ensign, May 1983, 41

Lifts One Ever Upward: Hunter

"The path of repentance, though hard at times, lifts one ever upward and leads to a perfect forgiveness."
--President Howard W. Hunter Ensign, November 1994, page 8

Fire Of Your Testimony: Ballard

"The fire of your testimony is all that you need in order to introduce the gospel to many more of our Father's children."
--Elder M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, Nov. 2004, 43

Do not forsake the law of our mother: Monson

"Being a mother has never been an easy role. Some of the oldest writings in the world admonish us not to forsake the law of our mother, instruct us that a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother, and warn us not to ignore our mother when she is old (see Proverbs 1:8; 10:1; 23:22).

"The scriptures also remind us that what we learn from our mothers comprises our very core values."
--Thomas S. Monson, "If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 116

The Righteous Suffer No Failure...:Joseph B. Wirthlin

"Perseverance means to continue in a given course until we have reached a goal or objective, regardless of obstacles, opposition, and other counterinfluences...Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic...It gives us hope by helping us realize that the righteous suffer no failure except in giving up and no longer trying."
--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Never Give Up", Ensign, Nov. 1987, 8

Small Tasks as if Great & Noble: Hellen Keller

Helen Keller, "I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble."

Love Makes: Zora Neale Hurston

Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place. ~Zora Neale Hurston

Two Ways To Live: Albert Einstein

"There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein

The Very Moment: Robert Fritz

"The very moment you realize
you are unhappy or frustrated with a situation,
is your 'point of power' for now you have
a clear picture of how you don't want things to be.

Imagine the exact opposite of the frustrating situation,
and there you have the makings of your vision."

~~ Robert Fritz

Greater Power: Benson

"The moment you begin a serious study of the [Book of Mormon], you will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the straight and narrow path....When you begin to hunger and thirst after those words, you will find life in greater and greater abundance."
--President Ezra Taft Benson Ensign, November 1986, page 7.

Out of Small Things: Stephen A. West

"In the meridian of time, among other things, the Savior gave a touch here, a kind word there, food (both real and spiritual) to the hungry, advice and counsel to those in need. He gave prayers with the frightened, kindness to the passed-over, respect and affection for the children, loving care for those who are burdened. “And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things."
--Stephen A. West, "Out of Small Things", Ensign, May 1999, 28

Motherhood Exemplifies God-Given Virtures

"Motherhood is the one thing in all the world which most truly exemplifies the God-given virtues of creating and sacrificing. The mother who, in compliance with eternal law, brings into the world an immortal spirit occupies first rank in the realm of creation."
--Gospel Ideals, "Respect for Mothers and Their Divine Role", Improvement Era, 1953], p.456 & Aaronic Priesthood Manual #1 (the lesson on Mothers).

Faith & Obedience Are The Answers: David E Sorensen

"Remember that faith and obedience are still the answers, even when things go wrong, perhaps especially when things go wrong."
--Elder David E Sorensen, "Faith Is the Answer", May 2005 Ensign pg. 72

Examine your life: Wirthlin

"I urge you to examine your life. Determine where you are and what you need to do to be the kind of person you want to be. Create inspiring, noble, and righteous goals that fire your imagination and create excitement in your heart. And then keep your eye on them. Work consistently towards achieving them."
--Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Life's Lessons Learned", May 2007 Ensign

As our love deepens: Joseph B. Wirthlin

"As our love for the Lord deepens, our minds and hearts become purified. We experience a “mighty change in . . . our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually."

--Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Great Commandment", 2007 General Conference

Determine Your Destiny: Thomas S. Monson

"The choices we make determine our destiny."
--Thomas S. Monson, "Choose You This Day", Ensign, November 2004 pg. 67

The Gospel Gives Harbor: Joseph B. Wirthlin

"The gospel gives us that harbor of enduring safety and security. The living prophet and the apostles today are as lighthouses in the storm. Steer towards the light of the restored gospel and the inspired teachings of those who represent the Lord on earth."
--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Finding a Safe Harbor", Ensign, May 2000, 59

Development of character: Russell M. Nelson

"Our busy lives force us to focus on things we do from day to day. But the development of character comes only as we focus on who we really are."
--Elder Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, Nov. 2000, 17

True Greatness: Howard W. Hunter

"True greatness...always requires regular, consistent, small, and sometimes ordinary and mundane steps over a long period of time."
--Howard W. Hunter, "True Greatness", Ensign, May 1982, 19

Every Day Opportunities: James E. Faust

"Almost every day brings opportunities to perform unselfish acts for others. Such acts are unlimited and can be as simple as a kind word, a helping hand, or a gracious smile."
--James E. Faust, "What's in It for Me?", Ensign, Nov. 2002, 19

Love warms your soul: Anon

Love is like the sun coming out of the clouds and warming your soul. Anon

A Marriage Blessing

A Marriage Blessing

We thank you, O God, for the
Love You have implanted
in our hearts.
May it always inspire us to be
Kind in our words,
Considerate of feelings, and
Concerned for each other's
needs and wishes.
Help us to be Understanding
and Forgiving of human
weaknesses and failings.
Increase our Faith and Trust
in You and may Your
Prudence guide our
life and love.
Bless our Marriage, O God,
with Peace and Happiness,
and make our Love Fruitful
for Your Glory and our Joy
both here and in eternity.

Whatever happens to beasts: Chief Seattle

If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth. ~Chief Seattle of the Suquamish Tribe

I am only one: Helen Keller

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do." -- Helen Keller

Struggles: Kendrick

"Some of our struggles involve making decisions, while others are a result of the decisions we have made. Some of our struggles result from choices others make that affect our lives. We cannot always control everything that happens to us in this life, but we can control how we respond. Many struggles come as problems and pressures that sometimes cause pain. Others come as temptations, trials, and tribulations."
--L. Lionel Kendrick, "Strength During Struggles", Ensign, Oct 2001, 24

Qualified to be sent: Faust

"It is important that you have oil in your lamps so that when you say to the Lord, "Here am I; send me," you are prepared and qualified to be sent. We are all heaven sent, but what we are able to accomplish in the Lord's work depends to a large extent on our willingness and ability."
--James E. Faust, "You Are All Heaven Sent", Ensign, Nov. 2002, 110

To do well: Sorensen

"To do well does not mean everything will always turn out well. The key is to remember that faith and obedience are still the answers, even when things go wrong, perhaps especially when things go wrong."
--David E. Sorensen, "Faith Is the Answer," Ensign, May 2005, 72

What Is A Friend? Ashton

"A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift. ....The Lord has declared that those who serve him and keep his commandments are called his servants. After they have been tested and tried and are found faithful and true in all things, they are called no longer servants, but friends. His friends are the ones he will take into his kingdom and with whom he will associate in an eternal inheritance."
--Marvin J. Ashton, "What Is a Friend?", Ensign, Jan. 1973, 41

The Wisdom of God Appears Foolish to Man: Monson

"Remember that ofttimes the wisdom of God appears as foolishness to men, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and a man obeys, that man will always be right."

--Thomas S. Monson, "Constant Truths for Changing Times", Ensign, May 2005, 19

Never Give Up: Wirthlin

"Perseverance means to continue in a given course until we have reached a goal or objective, regardless of obstacles, opposition, and other counterinfluences...Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic...It gives us hope by helping us realize that the righteous suffer no failure except in giving up and no longer trying."
--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Never Give Up", Ensign, Nov. 1987, 8

Lay Down Your Life: Costa

"We can lay down our lives for those we love not by physically dying for them but rather by living for them—giving of our time; always being present in their lives; serving them; being courteous, affectionate, and showing true love for those of our family and to all men—as the Savior taught."
--Elder Claudio R. M. Costa, "Don't Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today", October 2007 General Conference

Gospel Principles are not on trail: Kimball

"I say to everyone within the sound of my voice, 'Do not fail the Lord.' We must accept the truth that the gospel principles are not on trial but that we are."
--Spencer W. Kimball, "Fortify Your Homes against Evil," Ensign, May 1979, 4

Good Cheer is a State of Mind: Ashton

"Good cheer is a state of mind or mood that promotes happiness or joy...
With God’s help, good cheer permits us to rise above the depressing present or difficult circumstances. It is a process of positive reassurance and reinforcement.
It is sunshine when clouds block the light."

--Marvin J. Ashton, "Be of Good Cheer", Ensign, May 1986, 66

Gift of Fatherhood: Packer

"No man achieves the supernal exalting status of worthy fatherhood except as a gift from his wife."
--President Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, May 1998, 73

Whatever you give a woman: anon

"Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of back."

The Fruit of Keeping Covenants: Eyring

"The fruit of keeping covenants is the companionship of the Holy Ghost and an increase in the power to love."
--Elder Henry B. Eyring, Ensign, Nov. 1996, 32

Service is the expression of true charity: Cuthbert

"Service changes people. It refines, purifies, gives a finer perspective, and brings out the best in each one of us. It gets us looking outward instead of inward. Righteous service is the expression of true charity, such as the Savior showed."
--Derek A. Cuthbert, "The Spirituality of Service", Ensign, May 1990, 12

Enemy of Achievement: Monson

"At times many of us let that enemy of achievement--even the culprit 'self-defeat'--dwarf our aspirations, smother our dreams, cloud our vision, and impair our lives. The enemy's voice whispers in our ears, 'You can't do it.' 'You're too young.' 'You're too old.' 'You're nobody.' This is when we remember that we are created in the image of God. Reflection on this truth provides a profound sense of strength and power."
--President Thomas S. Monson, "Choose You This Day," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 68

Filled with His love: Groberg

"Filled with his love, we can endure pain, quell fear, forgive freely, avoid contention, renew strength, and bless and help others."
--Elder John H Groberg, "The Power of God's Love", November 2004 Ensign pg. 9

Wisely use Today: Wickman

"This life is not so much a time for getting and accumulating as it is a time for giving and becoming. Mortality is the battlefield upon which justice and mercy meet. But they need not meet as adversaries, for they are reconciled in the Atonement of Jesus Christ for all who wisely use Today."
--Lance B. Wickman, "Today", Ensign, May 2008, 103–5

Cultivate: Hinckley

"Cultivate an attitude of happiness. Cultivate a spirit of optimism. Walk with faith, rejoicing in the beauties of nature, in the goodness of those you love, in the testimony which you carry in your heart concerning things divine."
--Gordon B. Hinckley, "Words of the Prophet: The Spirit of Optimism", New Era, July 2001, 4

Concentrate on Christ: Nelson

"When you read the Book of Mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book . . . the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God."
--Elder Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, Nov. 1999, 69

Parenting declines-Policing increases: Maxwell

"As parenting declines, the need for policing increases. There will always be a shortage of police if there is a shortage of effective parents! Likewise, there will not be enough prisons if there are not enough good homes."
--Neal A. Maxwell, "Take Especial Care of Your Family," Ensign, May 1994, 88

Meaningful Love Works For Eternal Progress: Ashton

"Day-to-day acts of service, whether for good or evil, may not seem important, but they are building cords of love that become so strong they can seldom be broken. Ours is to place our areas of love in proper perspective. Meaningful love always works for our eternal progress and not against it."
--Marvin J. Ashton, "We Serve That Which We Love", Ensign, May 1981, 22

Ties that bind mother to child: Bryant

Lord, who ordainest for mankind
Benignant toils and tender cares:
We thank thee for the ties that bind
The mother to the child she bears.
W.C. Bryant

Secret of happy marriage: Benson

"The secret of a happy marriage is to serve God and each other. The goal of marriage is unity and oneness, as well as self-development. Paradoxically, the more we serve one another, the greater is our spiritual and emotional growth."
--Ezra Taft Benson, "Fundamentals of Enduring Family Relationships," Ensign, Nov. 1982, 59

We Choose The Road Of Faith: Andersen

"Challenges, difficulties, questions, doubts—these are part of our mortality. But we are not alone. As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we have enormous spiritual reservoirs of light and truth available to us. Fear and faith cannot coexist in our hearts at the same time. In our days of difficulty, we choose the road of faith."
--Elder Neil L. Andersen, "You Know Enough", Ensign, Nov 2008, 13–14

Letting Go Takes Love: Tigger

Letting Go Takes Love...
To let go does not mean to stop caring,
it means I can't do it for someone else.
To let go is not to cut myself off,
it's the realization I can't control another.
To let go is not to enable,
but allow learning from natural consequences.
To let go is to admit powerlessness, which means
the outcome is not in my hands.
To let go is not to try to change or blame another,
it's to make the most of myself.
To let go is not to care for,
but to care about.
To let go is not to fix,
but to be supportive.
To let go is not to judge,
but to allow another to be a human being.
To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes,
but to allow others to affect their destinies.
To let go is not to be protective,
it's to permit another to face reality.
To let go is not to deny,
but to accept.
To let go is not to nag, scold or argue,
but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To let go is not to adjust everything to my desires,
but to take each day as it comes and cherish myself in it.
To let go is not to criticize or regulate anybody,
but to try to become what I dream I can be.
To let go is not to regret the past,
but to grow and live for the future.
To let go is to fear less and love more

Examine your life: Wirthlin

"I urge you to examine your life. Determine where you are and what you need to do to be the kind of person you want to be. Create inspiring, noble, and righteous goals that fire your imagination and create excitement in your heart. And then keep your eye on them. Work consistently towards achieving them."
--Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Life's Lessons Learned", May 2007 Ensign

Reverance, profound respect: Ballard

"Reverence may be defined as a profound respect mingled with love and awe. Other words that add to our understanding of reverence include gratitude, honor, veneration, and admiration. The root word revere also implies an element of fear. Thus, reverence might be understood to mean an attitude of profound respect and love with a desire to honor and show gratitude, with a fear of breaking faith or offending."
--M. Russell Ballard, "God's Love for His Children", Ensign May 1988, 57

Courage in the small, Strength in the big: Zwick

"It requires courage to make good choices, even when others around us choose differently. As we make righteous choices day by day in little things, the Lord will strengthen us and help us choose the right during more difficult times."
--W. Craig Zwick, "We Will Not Yield, We Cannot Yield", Ensign, May 2008, 97–99

See the mircales: Halverson

"We do not know the future, but our Father in Heaven does, and He will lead and guide us if we let Him. When we are in tune with the Spirit, we will see many small miracles happen in our lives. I have found that having the ability to see and recognize these small miracles is based upon my spiritual worthiness, my willingness to be obedient, and my desire to not allow myself to become complacent and caught up in worldly and personal pursuits."
--Ronald T. Halverson, "Obeying the Whisperings of the Holy Ghost", Ensign, Aug 2007, 56–58

Shake the Very Foundation: Halverson

"Our Heavenly Father never gives up on us... But we must have the desire to open the door, even if it shakes the very foundation of our past beliefs and way of life... Our Father in Heaven will never take away our agency. We must seek after or desire to know our Father and His Son, Jesus Christ."
--Elder Ronald T. Halverson, "I Stand at the Door, and Knock," Ensign, November 2004, 32

Reap our destiny: W. Peterson

"The decisions we make and the way we behave are what ultimately shape our character. Charles A. Hall aptly described that process in these lines: "We sow our thoughts, and we reap our actions; we sow our actions, and we reap our habits; we sow our habits, and we reap our characters; we sow our characters, and we reap our destiny"
--Wayne S. Peterson, "Our Actions Determine Our Character,", Ensign, Nov. 2001, 83

The Lord will accept your effort: Hinckley

"Please don't nag yourself with thoughts of failure. Do not set goals far beyond your capacity to achieve. Simply do what you can do, in the best way you know, and the Lord will accept of your effort."
--Gordon B. Hinckley, "Rise to the Stature of the Divine within You," Ensign, Nov. 1989, 94

Live by faith: Thornock

The Lord counseled His prophet to be patient, for "the just shall live by his faith."
Faith in God can produce miracles.


--LaVar Thornock,
"Do the Wicked Prosper While the Righteous Suffer?,", Ensign, Oct 1990, 13

Faith, Love, Hope: Spurgeon

Faith goes up the stairs that Love has made and looks out of the windows which Hope has opened.
by C. H. Spurgeon

Live honesty: Faust

"We all need to know what it means to be honest. Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving."

--Elder James E Faust, "They spoke to us", The Friend December 1996

Injuring eternity: Thoreau

We do not kill time without injuring eternity.--Henry David Thoreau

Counting seed: Schuller

"Any fool can count the seeds in an apple. Only God can count all the apples in one seed."
--Robert Schuller

You have charge: Rohn

You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons of the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something that YOU have charge of. Jim Rohn

Habit keeps you going: Ryun

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Jim Ryun

Tell truth & forget: Twain

“If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.” (Mark Twain)

Beautiful things must be felt: Keller

"The most beautiful things in the world cannot be
seen or touched. They must be felt with the heart."
-Helen Keller

Laugh & avoid the headache: M. Hinckley

"The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache."
~Marjorie Pay Hinckley~

Change for change: Peale

Change your thoughts and you change your world. -- Norman Vincent Peale

Vegetate: Hazlitt

When I am in the country I wish to vegetate like the country. -- William Hazlitt