Tag: God

Though we are imperfect and incomplete, God loves us perfectly and completely – Dieter F. Uchtdorf (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) →

“Happiness is the Object of Our Existence” – Joseph Smith (Great Quote)

"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)

Against “Blind Obedience” – Brigham Young (Great Quote)

"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes"             “I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are led by him.            “I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self-security, trusting their eternal destiny in the hands of … Continue reading Against “Blind Obedience” – Brigham Young (Great Quote) →

Emma’s Last Blessing – “The Desires of my Heart”

"Sunday Sermon" The Lord called Emma, "my daughter," and an "elect lady." (D&C 25:1-3)* According to tradition, just before Joseph Smith surrendered to Carthage, his wife Emma asked him for a blessing. The Prophet told her he didn’t have time just then to give her a blessing, but for her to write the best blessing … Continue reading Emma’s Last Blessing – “The Desires of my Heart” →

If we are available and dependable, God will make us capable – Neal Maxwell (Great Quote)

"Faith on Friday" & "Great Quotes" “God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, He will increase our capability” –-Neal A. Maxwell (“It's Service, Not Status, That Counts,” Ensign July 1975). Life and Legacy Birth: Neal Ash Maxwell was born July … Continue reading If we are available and dependable, God will make us capable – Neal Maxwell (Great Quote) →

We are potential gods and goddesses. –C.S. Lewis (Great Quotes)    

"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes"            "The command Be Ye Perfect is not idealistic gas. Nor is it a command to do the impossible. He is going to make us into creatures that can obey that command. He said (in the Bible) that we were 'gods' and He is going to make good his word.            … Continue reading We are potential gods and goddesses. –C.S. Lewis (Great Quotes)     →

“Let God Prevail” – Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “The Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is “let God prevail.” Thus, the very name of Israel refers to a person who is willing to let God prevail in his or her life. That concept stirs my soul! … “The question for each of us ... is the same. Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to … Continue reading “Let God Prevail” – Russell M. Nelson (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) →

God Is Not a Cosmic Vending Machine – G. Todd Christofferson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Some misunderstand the promises of God to mean that obedience to Him yields specific outcomes on a fixed schedule. "They might think, “If I diligently serve a full-time mission, God will bless me with a happy marriage and children” or “If I refrain from doing schoolwork on the Sabbath, God will bless … Continue reading God Is Not a Cosmic Vending Machine – G. Todd Christofferson (Great Quotes) →

God calms the storm, or the child – John H. Groberg (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “Sometimes the Lord calms the storm, and sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms the child.” (John H. Groberg. “The Other Side of Heaven.”) Life and Legacy Birth. December 3, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mission. Tongan Islands in the 1950s.  Education. BA from BYU, and MBA from Indiana University Career. Business and real estate. Author. “In the Eye of … Continue reading God calms the storm, or the child – John H. Groberg (Great Quotes) →