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 →

When to rely upon the Lord and when to rely upon our own judgment

"Sunday Sermon" The Exhausted Bishop I once commented to a bishop that he looked “exhausted.” He explained: “I got a call in the middle of the night from a couple in the ward whose car had broken down.  They had spent the day looking for new cars, and they wanted to know whether they should … Continue reading When to rely upon the Lord and when to rely upon our own judgment →

“Old Prophet” Mason and the Conversion of Wilford Woodruff

"Old Prophet" When Wilford Woodruff grew up in Connecticut, an “eccentric” elderly man, named Robert Mason, preached against the religious teachings of the day.  “Old Prophet” Mason taught “it was necessary to have prophets, apostles, dreams, visions, and revelations in the church of Christ, the same as … in ancient days.”  “Old Man” Mason declared … Continue reading “Old Prophet” Mason and the Conversion of Wilford Woodruff →

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 →

“It’s the man in the arena, not the critic, who counts” – Theodore Roosevelt (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who … Continue reading “It’s the man in the arena, not the critic, who counts” – Theodore Roosevelt (Great Quotes) →

Was Zion’s Camp a Failure?

"Sunday Sermon"  The saints in Jackson County, Missouri, experienced severe persecution in 1833.  They were driven from their homes and forced across the Missouri River into Clay County.  Joseph Smith received assurances from the Governor that if the saints raised an army to help the Missouri militias, the saints would be restored to their land.  … Continue reading Was Zion’s Camp a Failure? →

“True Christian Soldiers” or “Weekend Warriors” – Neal A. Maxwell

"Great Quotes" “Therefore, what we insistently desire, over time, is what we will eventually become and what we will receive in eternity. “It is up to us. God will facilitate, but He will not force. “Righteous desires need to be relentless, therefore, because, said President Brigham Young, “the men and women, who desire to obtain … Continue reading “True Christian Soldiers” or “Weekend Warriors” – Neal A. Maxwell →

Contention is a choice, an evil one – Russell M. Nelson

"Great Quotes" “Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice. You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always.” “Anger never persuades. Hostility builds no one. Contention never leads to inspired solutions.” “Contention drives away the Spirit – every time.” “Those who foster … Continue reading Contention is a choice, an evil one – Russell M. Nelson →

A Dog’s Supreme Act of Loyalty Inspired the Nation (Greyfriars Bobby)

Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh, Scotland In the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, not far from the towering castle, is the small ancient Greyfriars Church. Outside the entrance to the walled courtyard of the church is a unique monument. The monument is a rock and black iron pedestal.  Unlike the towering monuments so typical of Britain, this pedestal … Continue reading A Dog’s Supreme Act of Loyalty Inspired the Nation (Greyfriars Bobby) →