Feb 5 2012 by Debbi
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 [...]
Tags: charity, compassion, forgiveness, grace, joy, love, love of God
Jan 31 2012 by Jeff
Submitted by: Barbara Jackson Thanks! If you want to be happy and make others happy too, nourish your attitude of gratitude. It will brighten your day because you will be focusing on the positive things in your life. And your brightness and appreciation will brighten the people around you and make you a good role model [...]
Tags: agency, example, gratitude, happiness, joy, kindness
Dec 20 2011 by Jeff
This was submitted by Bruce Hiatt. Thanks Bruce. “It’s a fine, heartening thing, is cheerfulness; and do we value it as highly as it deserves? There’s a flavor about it, like hot buttered toast on a cold day, eaten round a fire while people crack jokes.”—Barton W. Currie.
Tags: cheer, happiness, joy
Nov 17 2011 by Debbi
A life can never be happy that is focused inward. So if you are miserable now, forget your troubles. March right out your door, and find someone who needs you. You want happiness? Find ways to serve. Your happiness will be commensurate with the service you render. Just think how much that joy can grow [...]
Tags: happiness, joy, love, service
Oct 5 2011 by Jeff
You want happiness? Find ways to serve. Your happiness will be commensurate with the service you render. - Robert L. Backman, “As I Have Loved You,” Ensign (CR) October 1985
Tags: happiness, joy, service
Sep 23 2011 by tony
“… precious flecks of gold.” How does one become the richest of souls? By doing little of acts kindness over time. Elder M. Russell Ballard shared a wonderful story about this in his April 2011 General Conference talk. I know we can all become the richest of souls and find peace and happiness by following [...]
Tags: challenges, happiness, joy, optimism, peace of mind, service, small and simple things, uncertainties
Jun 22 2011 by Jeff
“It is very important to be happy in this work. We have a lot of gloomy people in the Church because they do not understand, I guess, that this is the gospel of happiness. It is something to be happy about, to get excited about”(The Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley, p. 256).
Tags: choice, happiness, joy