(Faith on Friday) First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because … Continue reading Defending the rights of others – Pastor Martin Niemoller (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Sermon" The Mission Call In the fall of 1830, just months after the church was organized, the Prophet Joseph Smith received revelations calling Oliver Cowdery, Parley Pratt, Peter Whitmer Jr., and Ziba Peterson to serve a mission among the Lamanites. Their objective was to share the gospel of Jesus Christ as contained in the … Continue reading The “Failed” Lamanite Mission (1830)
"Great Quotes" "Faith on Friday" One-Liners “The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.” “The Constitution is the guide , which I never will abandon.” “Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." “If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may … Continue reading George Washington: Classic One-Liners and Fun Facts
"Faith on Friday" "Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. And why are they not chosen?"Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men ..." -Joseph Smith (D&C 121:34-35) (The "root sins" of materialism and pride. ) Life and Legacy Ranked #1 … Continue reading Why Many are Called, but Few are Chosen – Joseph Smith (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “[T]he Church is not a monastery for the isolation of perfect people. It is more like a hospital provided for those who wish to get well.” -Jeffrey R. Holland (“Come unto Me,” BYU Devotional, March 2, 1997) Life and Legacy Birth/Family. Born on December 3, 1940, in St. George, Utah. In 1963, … Continue reading The Church is not a monastery of perfect people, but a hospital for those who wish to get well – Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" "God does not look on the outward appearance. I believe that He doesn't care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. "Though we are imperfect, He … Continue reading Though we are imperfect and incomplete, God loves us perfectly and completely – Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" "Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God." (Documentary History of the Church, Vol. 5, p. 134)
"Faith on Friday" One Person’s Courage and Influence “Some believe there is nothing one man or one woman can do against the enormous array of the world's ills. Yet many of the world's great movements or thoughts and action have flowed from the work of a single man. “A young monk began the Protestant movement. … Continue reading One Person’s Courage and Influence – Robert R. Kennedy (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Sermon" In the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord counseled, “practice virtue and holiness before me” (D&C 38:24) He didn’t say "be virtuous." Nor did He say "be holy." He said to “practice” being virtuous and holy. The Lord has challenged us to “be perfect.” (Matt 5:25; 3 Ne 5:28) “Perfect” in the scriptures means “complete,” “finished,” or … Continue reading “Practice” Virtue and Holiness (D&C 38:24)
"Fun Facts Saturday" George Bernard Shaw (or Winston Churchill or Oscar Wilde) observed: “The British and Americans are two people separated by a common language.” While on my mission in England and Wales, “uneducated” American missionaries, who did not know the language differences, sometimes created embarrassment. After riding our bikes through the rain, one of … Continue reading American English vs British English
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