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