Spiritual Thoughts

Under the sacred and compelling trust we have as members of the Church of Jesus Christ, ours is a work of redemption, of lifting and saving those who need help. Ours is a task of raising the sights of those of our people who fail to realize the great potential that lies within them. Ours [...]

“Because we are being constantly exposed to the world’s definition of greatness, it is understandable that we might make comparisons between what we are and what others are-or seem to be-and also between what we have and what others have. Although it is true that making comparisons can be beneficial and may motivate us to [...]

“Let the parents in Zion give their children something to do that they may be taught the arts of industry, and equipped to carry responsibility when it is thrust upon them.  Train them in some useful vocation that their living may be assured when they commence in life for themselves. . . . all in [...]

“The Church exists to exalt the family. And the family is the fundamental unit of the Church.” –Elder Russell M. Nelson; Ensign, November 2001, page 70.

“So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time.” –President Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, May 1994, 62

“There is great power in loving, consistent, fervent family prayer. Don’t deny your families this blessing. Don’t allow the strength that comes from family prayer to slip away from you and your loved ones through neglect.” –John H. Groberg, “The Power of Family Prayer,” Ensign, May 1982, 52

“The teachings and values we cherish the most are not embraced by a secular world. To maintain a firm stance for ourselves and our children, the message of the restored gospel must be firmly planted in our hearts and taught in our homes.” W. Craig Zwick, “We Will Not Yield, We Cannot Yield”, Ensign, May [...]

“Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows.” Thomas S. Monson,, “Finding Joy in the Journey”, Liahona, Nov 2008, 84–87

“The temple will be an ever-present reminder that God intended the family to be eternal.” Ezra Taft Benson, “What I Hope You Would Teach Your Children about the Temple”, Tambuli, Apr 1986, 1

My mom posted this on facebook today and I thought it was just wonderful.  This is from a wonderful sister, Catherine Keddington Arveseth on Meridian Magazine. The shock on her face was visible. My oldest daughter (age 5) burst into the kitchen shouting her discovery. “Mom! We have a grape tree in our backyard!” I [...]