Spiritual Thoughts

Jesus provided our watchword: “Go, and do thou likewise.” When we obey that declaration, we receive opportunities for joy seldom equaled and never surpassed. - Thomas S. Monson, “Your Jericho Road,” Liahona, September 1989

Submitted by: Bruce Hiatt ~ Thanks! BEAUTIFUL THINGS Beautiful faces are those that wear— It matters little if dark or fair— Whole-souled honesty printed there. Beautiful eyes are those that show, Like crystal panes where hearthfires glow, Beautiful thoughts that burn below. Beautiful lips are those whose words Leap from the heart like songs of birds, [...]

Therefore, at this time of economic difficulty, let us rejoice in the fact that we have the restored gospel which gives perspective to the ups and downs in life. Let troubled times serve as a catalyst for introspection and soul searching—followed by increased spirituality. We need to be more sensitive to those around us who [...]

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 [...]

Benevolent is a lovely word that we don’t hear very often. Its roots are Latin, and it means “to wish someone well.” To be benevolent is to be kind, well meaning, and charitable. (Mary N. Cook, “Remember This: Kindness Begins with Me,” Ensign, May 2011, 118.)

“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 [...]