"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
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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
--Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, "The Great Commandment", 2007 General Conference
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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
--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
--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
--Elder Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, Nov. 2000, 17
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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
--Howard W. Hunter, "True Greatness", Ensign, May 1982, 19
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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
--James E. Faust, "What's in It for Me?", Ensign, Nov. 2002, 19
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