Spiritual Thoughts

You will observe that the antidote for selfishness is love, especially love of the Lord. Love can overpower the undermining effect of selfishness. Love engenders faith in Christ’s plan of happiness, provides courage to begin the process of repentance, strengthens the resolve to be obedient to His teachings, and opens the door of service, welcoming [...]

The following story was submitted by Sheila Rae Osmer.  Thanks Shelia for helping us get in the Spirit of Christmas! In the early 1930s, Margaret Kisilevich and her sister Nellie gave a Christmas gift to their neighbors, the Kozicki family, which was remembered by them all their lives and which has become an inspiration to [...]

Many lessons can be learned from the account of the Atonement. It is comforting to know that, though suffering, Jesus Christ was able to look down from the cross and be concerned for His mother, that she should be properly cared for, as He asked for the help of a disciple. This is one of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The following was submitted by Sister Roberta Blain.  Thanks Roberta! The spiritual  thought posted today is perfectly motivating and marvelous, hopefully opening more doors for everyone to realize how the gospel truly can cover the earth in marvelous ways.  As a recently returned senior missionary (our second full-time mission), I am excited to continue to [...]

Yesterday I spoke in church, and I taught the youth 5th Sunday lesson.  So last week I was kind of focused on preparing for that instead of writing in here.  This week I’m back to my regular study, I hope at least. I felt that for part of my talk I should focus on unity, [...]

So how do you raise a girl? Love her mother. Lead your family to the temple, be guardians of virtue, and magnify your priesthood. Fathers, you have been entrusted with our Heavenly Father’s royal daughters. They are virtuous and elect. It is my prayer that you will watch over them, strengthen them, model virtuous behavior, [...]

“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 love general conference.  I love what the inspired messages do for me and others, both during and following conference.  I love the stories told that inspire us to choose the right and let go of the wrong.  The following story shared by President Boyd K. Packer at the April 2011 General Conference is one [...]