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

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

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

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

Saturday, February 21, 2009

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.