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 →

The Plethora of Blessings Promised for “This Life”

"Sunday Sermon" Most of the blessings promised for keeping the commandments and covenants are for the “here and now,” not just the “here after.” A Catholic cardinal declared, “The purpose of life is to accept suffering humbly.” The restored gospel of Jesus Christ is not a “pie in the sky religion,” where we suffer through … Continue reading The Plethora of Blessings Promised for “This Life” →

Only light can drive out darkness, only love can drive out hate – Martin Luther King (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was an American Christian pastor and civil rights leader. He was a inspiring speaker. Dr. King followed the path of Mahatma Gandhi. King consistently preached peace and non-violent civil disobedience. The authorities responded to his peaceful protests with water cannons, tear gas, attack dogs, beatings, and … Continue reading Only light can drive out darkness, only love can drive out hate – Martin Luther King (Great Quotes) →

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) →

Always Love the Sinner, but Never Condone the Sin – Jeffrey Holland (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “[W]e have to be careful that love and empathy do not get interpreted as condoning and advocacy, or that orthodoxy and loyalty to principle not be interpreted as unkindness or disloyalty to people. As near as I can tell, Christ never once withheld His love from anyone, but He also never once said to … Continue reading Always Love the Sinner, but Never Condone the Sin – Jeffrey Holland (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) →

“The first great truth”– Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “[T]he first great commandment of all eternity is to love God with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength—that’s the first great commandment. But the first great truth of all eternity is that God loves us with all of His heart, might, mind, and strength. “[L]ove [O.T. hesed; N.T. agape] is the foundation stone of eternity, and it should be the … Continue reading “The first great truth”– Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes) →

Justice (“His”) and Mercy (“Her”) – Alma 42:24

Erich Fromm (1900-1980), a psychoanalyst and philosopher, coined the phrase “unconditional love.” He concluded, “The deepest need of man, is the need to overcome his separateness, to leave the prison of his aloneness. (Art of Loving, p. 9) Fromm described the difference between a mother’s love and father’s love. A mother’s love is unconditional. “Mother’s … Continue reading Justice (“His”) and Mercy (“Her”) – Alma 42:24 →

Satan’s Strategies: “God accepts me just the way I am.”

"Sunday Sermon" Absolutely nothing, not even sin, can ever separate us from God's love. (Rom. 8:35-39) (See: Old Testament theme: "Hesed" and New Testament theme: "Agape") Heavenly Father will always love His children, no matter what. However, the concept that “God accepts me just the way I am,” can become an excuse. It can lead … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: “God accepts me just the way I am.” →

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 →