Healing blessings depend on the person’s faith and the Lord’s will, not the words spoken – Dallin H. Oaks

"Great Quotes) "Fortunately, the words spoken in a healing blessing are not essential to its healing effect. If faith is sufficient and if the Lord wills it, the afflicted person will be healed or blessed whether the officiator speaks those words or not. Conversely, if the officiator yields to personal desire or inexperience and gives … Continue reading Healing blessings depend on the person’s faith and the Lord’s will, not the words spoken – Dallin H. Oaks →

It’s all about People, not Programs – M. Russell Ballard

"Great Quotes" “Occasionally we find some who become so energetic in their Church service that their lives become unbalanced. They start believing that the programs they administer are more important than the people they serve. They complicate their service with needless frills and embellishments that occupy too much time, cost too much money, and sap … Continue reading It’s all about People, not Programs – M. Russell Ballard →

“On War” -The First Presidency (D&C 98:16)

"Great Quotes" The First Presidency issued this bold statement, as part of a larger message, in 1942, during WW II. “Obedient to the direct command of the Lord, given to us more than a hundred years ago (directing us to “renounce war and proclaim peace” D&C 98:16) the Church is and must be against war, … Continue reading “On War” -The First Presidency (D&C 98:16) →

Following Christ Is Not Casual — Dallin H. Oaks

"Great Quotes" “Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice. It is a continuous commitment and way of life that should guide us at all times and in all places.” Dallin H. Oaks (“Followers of Christ,” Gen. Conf. Apr. 2013) Life and Legacy Birth and Childhood: Dallin Harris Oaks was born August 12, 1932, … Continue reading Following Christ Is Not Casual — Dallin H. Oaks →

Our Battles Are Fought Within — David O. McKay

"Great Quotes" “The greatest battles of life are fought daily in the silent chambers of the soul.” -- David O. McKay (Gospel Ideals: Selections from the Discourses of David O. McKay) Life and Legacy Born on September 8, 1873, David O. McKay spent his youth in Huntsville, Utah. He studied at the Weber Stake Academy … Continue reading Our Battles Are Fought Within — David O. McKay →

In life, bliss is not normal. Life is not just for happiness, but training and correction. – Jenkin Lloyd Jones & C.S. Lewis (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" "Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he’s been robbed. "The fact is that most putts don’t drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to just be people, more successful marriages require a high degree of … Continue reading In life, bliss is not normal. Life is not just for happiness, but training and correction. – Jenkin Lloyd Jones & C.S. Lewis (Great Quotes) →

Choose the Right; Speak the Truth – Marcus Aurelius (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “If it is not right, never do it; if it not the truth, never say it.” (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180), Meditations, p. 182) Life and Legacy Emperor of Rome from 161-180 AD Last of the “Five Good Emperors” A leading Stoic philosopher Called “the Philosopher” His personal journal became the classic "Meditations" … Continue reading Choose the Right; Speak the Truth – Marcus Aurelius (Great Quotes) →

Irreligion, the modern paganism, rejects our Judeo-Christian heritage – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)

Great Quotes" “We are now entering a time of incredible ironies. Let us cite but one of these ironies which is yet in its subtle stages: We will see a maximum, if indirect, effort made to establish irreligion as the state religion. It is actually a new form of paganism which uses the carefully preserved … Continue reading Irreligion, the modern paganism, rejects our Judeo-Christian heritage – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes) →

“All Glory is Fleeting” – Gen. George Patton

"Great Quotes" “All Glory is Fleeting” “For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. Movie: "Patton" “In the procession came trumpeters, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. “The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, … Continue reading “All Glory is Fleeting” – Gen. George Patton →

Forget not to be happy and patient with yourself – Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Great Quotes" "I want to tell you something that I hope you will take in the right way: God is fully aware that you and I are not perfect. "Let me add: God is also fully aware that the people you think are perfect are not. "And yet we spend so much time and energy … Continue reading Forget not to be happy and patient with yourself – Dieter F. Uchtdorf →