Friday, June 24, 2016

 "Selective obedience brings selective blessings, and choosing something bad over something worse is still choosing wrong."

- Elder Jörg Klebingat, Of the Seventy, "Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence," General Conference, Oct 2014
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/approaching-the-throne-of-god-with-confidence?lang=eng

Monday, June 6, 2016

Daily scripture study imparts strength to avoid temptation

If you immerse yourself in the scriptures each day of your life, you will have strength to resist serious transgression...”

- Elder Daniel L. Johnson, of the Seventy, “Hold Fast to the Rod,” Ensign, February 2016, p. 61

When Our Children Go Astray,” Elder John K. Carmack of the Seventy, Ensign, February 1997

When A Child Leaves the Church,” by Robin Zenger Baker, Ensign, February 2016, p. 44-47

Blessings of doing family history

Never forget that family history—and the temple ordinances enabled by it—is an essential part of the work of salvation and that participation in this sacred work for the dead blesses the lives of the living. It strengthens our faith in and commitment to the gospel, helps us resist temptation, draws our families closer together, and strengthens our wards and stakes.”
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As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I promise that if you look beyond the bonds of time and mortality and help those who cannot help themselves, you will be blessed with more closeness and joy in your family and with the divine protection afforded those who are faithful in His service.”

- Elder Quentin L. Cook, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “The Joy of Family History Work,” Ensign, February 2016, p. 29 and 33



Happiness in marriage and parenthood can exceed a thousand times any other happiness.”

- James E. Faust, “The Enriching of Marriage,” General Conference, October 1977

When we are involved in watching, reading, or experiencing anything below Heavenly Father's standards, it weakens us.”


- Linda S. Reeves, 2nd Counselor, Relief Society General Presidency, “Worthy of Our Promised Blessings,” General Conference, October 2015

Honoring the Sabbath strengthens families

Honoring the Sabbath is a form of righteousness that will bless and strengthen families, connect us with our Creator, and increase happiness.”

- Elder Quentin L. Cook, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Shipshape and Bristol Fashion...”, October 2015 General Conference

"Healing" can mean different things

It is important to understand that His healing can mean being cured, or having your burdens eased, or even coming to realize that it is worth it to endure to the end patiently, for God needs brave sons and daughters who are willing to be polished when in His wisdom that is His will.”

- Elder Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “To Be Healed,” April 1994 General Conference

We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.”

- Elder Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “The Transforming Power of Faith and Character,” October 2010 General Conference, emphasis in original

Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you. Express that love and gratitude often. That will make life far richer and more pleasant and purposeful.”

- Elder Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “The Eternal Blessings of Marriage,” April 2011 General Conference
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Service lessens power of temptations

Fill your life with service to others. As you lose your life in the service of Father in Heaven's children, Satan's temptations lose power in your life.”

- Elder Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ,” October 2013 General Conference, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/personal-strength-through-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng