Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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"

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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