“A prophet does NOT stand between you and the Savior” – Neil L. Anderson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior.  Rather, he stands beside you and points the way to the Savior.” - Neil L. Anderson (“Wounded,” Gen Conf Oct 2018) Life and Legacy Birth: Neil Linden Anderson was born August 9, 1951, in Logan, Utah. Childhood. In Pocatello, Idaho, on a dairy … Continue reading “A prophet does NOT stand between you and the Savior” – Neil L. Anderson (Great Quotes) →

Joseph Smith on “Love and Friendship” (Great Quotes)

"Sunday Sermon" "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Pro. 17:17) Joseph Smith was a friend and brother to countless people. Love and friendship were major themes of his preaching, and he lived what he preached. The love of God             Love is one of the chief characteristics of … Continue reading Joseph Smith on “Love and Friendship” (Great Quotes) →

Bamboo: The Fastest Growing and Most Versatile Plant on the Planet (Fun Facts)

"Fun Facts Saturday" Fastest Growth. Bamboo is the fastest-growing land plant in the world.  It can grow up to 3 feet a day.  Bamboo can reach over 100 feet tall. The only plant that grows faster is giant sea kelp. Classification.  Bamboo is a member of the grass family, like wheat and rice. Oxygen Release. … Continue reading Bamboo: The Fastest Growing and Most Versatile Plant on the Planet (Fun Facts) →

“We are members of the church of joy!” — Patrick Kearon (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday"      “We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ. We are members of the church of joy! And nowhere should our joy as a people be more apparent than when we gather together each Sabbath in our sacrament meetings to worship the Source of all joy! Here we assemble with our … Continue reading “We are members of the church of joy!” — Patrick Kearon (Great Quotes) →

Jesus is the Center of Our Religion – Joseph Smith (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the apostles and prophets concerning Jesus Christ, that he died, was buried, and rose on the third day, and ascended into heaven.  All other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it." --Joseph Smith (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph … Continue reading Jesus is the Center of Our Religion – Joseph Smith (Great Quotes) →

Ezra Taft Benson: Champion of the Book of Mormon (Great Quotes)

"Sunday Sermon" As our "Come Follow Me" individual, family, and church study of the Book of Mormon, "a marvelous work and a wonder," comes to a close -- Power of the Book of Mormon       "It is not just that the Book of Mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that.  It is not … Continue reading Ezra Taft Benson: Champion of the Book of Mormon (Great Quotes) →

Sad shift in how people spend their time (1930-2024)

"Fun Facts Saturday" As you prepare your New Year's resolutions, you may want to ponder the trends on how people spend their time. Something to think about. Church time went from 10% to 2%. Family time went from 23% to 5%. Neighbors went from 11% to 1% Online time went from 0% to 61%.  1930 … Continue reading Sad shift in how people spend their time (1930-2024) →

Our Personal Interview with the Savior – David O. McKay (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Let me assure you . . . that some day you will have a personal . . . interview with the Savior, Himself. If you are interested, I will tell you the order in which He will ask you to account for your earthly responsibilities. "First, He will request an accountability report … Continue reading Our Personal Interview with the Savior – David O. McKay (Great Quotes) →

The Freaky Amazing Dragonfly

"Fun Facts Saturday" "Playing Dead" to Avoid “Sex.” Female dragonflies fake their own death to avoid mating with unwanted males. This behavior is known as “thanatosis,” or “death-feigning.”  (The human female approach of faking a headache has fewer complications.) Fantastic Flyers.  They can move their pairs of wings independently and fly in all directions: forward, … Continue reading The Freaky Amazing Dragonfly →