God loves every one of his children—of that we are absolutely assured, we know it in our hearts—but God needs instruments of his love. He needs those who can carry his love and make it meaningful and personal in the lives of others. The shepherd’s search for the lost sheep was a mission of grace [...]
Submitted by: Edina Heizerne Auer – Thanks! Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught: As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flower—small and insignificant. I wondered if I would be forgotten by my family or by my Heavenly Father. Years later I can look back on that young [...]
All through the scriptures the loftier expectation is expressed by the Lord and His apostles: Believe, repent, obey the ordinances, walk in the light of the Spirit, endure in faith—yes! But also, manifest your discipleship in civility, in gentility and tender compassion, in kindness and consideration, in patience and forbearance and refusal to condemn, in [...]
Submitted by Wayne Martin. Thanks Wayne: “I have been Santa’s helper for 23 years now. Through the years I’ve learned alot about little children. Often on Santa’s lap they reveal was kids really want for Christmas, which I believe is simply “love”. Amidst the toys and worldly gifts kids of all ages ask for, there [...]
The greatest expression of love from our Father in Heaven to the human family is probably the infinite atonement of the Savior. “For God so loved the world,” said John, “that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16.) The most noble expression [...]
“If a man fails in kindness, justice, and mercy, he will be damned.” “Wise men ought to have understanding enough to conquer men with kindness” (The Teachings of Joseph Smith, Dahl/Cannon, p. 369). Scriptures: Moroni wrote Mormon’s words on faith, hope, and charity, Moro. 7 Charity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else, 1 Cor. 13 Charity [...]
I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes… I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprising a basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas. I am a pushover for creamed [...]
“Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” –Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Virtue of Kindness”, Liahona, May 2005, 26–28
