Tag: happiness

Joseph Smith – Favorite Quotes

"Sunday Sermon" (These quotes are taken from sermons, letter, and modern scriptures. We sometimes forget that the quotes in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price are the words of Joseph Smith) Jesus Christ, The Savior and Redeemer The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles … Continue reading Joseph Smith – Favorite Quotes →

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) →

“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)

Commandments – Source of our Greatest Blessings

"Sunday Sermon" “When obedience ceases to be an irritant, and becomes our quest, in that moment, God will endow us with power.” (Ezra Taft Benson) The Great “Plan of Happiness” The restored gospel is the great “Plan of Happiness.” God wants us to be happy.  He wants to share his joy with us.  “Men are … Continue reading Commandments – Source of our Greatest Blessings →

Resisting Temptation and Overcoming Sin – Scriptures and Quotes

“Sunday Sermon” The "Temptations of Jesus" give great insights on confronting Satan and resisting sin. (Matthew 4: 1-11) Center your life in Christ and Follow the Savior’s Example Christ Resists Temptations             The Savior “suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:22). When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, the Lord … Continue reading Resisting Temptation and Overcoming Sin – Scriptures and Quotes →

Gratitude – The Great Key to Happiness

"Sunday Sermon" Happiness - Gratitude versus Expectations and Entitlement Dennis Prager, my favorite commentator, observed: Yes, there is a “secret to happiness”—and it is gratitude. All happy people are grateful, and ungrateful people cannot be happy. We tend to think that it is being unhappy that leads people to complain, but it is truer to … Continue reading Gratitude – The Great Key to Happiness →

Understanding Human Suffering Pt 1 (Eternal Progression, Nature of God, Book of Job)

"Sunday Sermon" (Long Article-13 min: You may want to skim, and then download for future reference.) The Book of Job "Hast thou considered my servant Job." (Job 1:8) The entire Book of Job is in devoted to one issue: human suffering. The book gives insights into the causes of adversity, and emphasizes the importance of … Continue reading Understanding Human Suffering Pt 1 (Eternal Progression, Nature of God, Book of Job) →

20 Distinctive Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

"Sunday Sermon"  The Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ were restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Here is a list of just 20 of the church’s distinctive beliefs: 1. Living Prophets and Modern Revelation   “We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet … Continue reading 20 Distinctive Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints →

Happiness is a Choice

Happiness is a choice, not a condition This is generally true. I say “generally” because there are exceptional circumstances where one’s condition can interfere with the ability to choose happiness. These conditions include: severe depression, extreme pain, major illness, heavy addiction, extreme hunger, starvation. But for most people, happiness is a choice. While I was … Continue reading Happiness is a Choice →