Spiritual Thoughts

Can human hearts be changed? Why, of course! It happens every day in the great missionary work of the Church. It is one of the most widespread of Christ’s modern miracles. If it hasn’t happened to you—it should. - Ezra Taft Benson, “Born of God,” Ensign (CR) October 1985

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 [...]

Ours is the responsibility to help fulfill the Abrahamic covenant. Ours is the seed foreordained and prepared to bless all people of the world. That is why priesthood duty includes missionary work. After some 4,000 years of anticipation and preparation, this is the appointed day when the gospel is to be taken to the kindreds [...]

Yesterday I watched the latest Mormon Message entitled: “Opportunities to Do Good” As I watched this video I was pleased to see how all the different parts of the ward came together to do good for this family in need.  The church organization really is amazing when it is firing on all cylinders.  I often see [...]

This morning as I thought about what I could share with you I was thinking about this great conference we just had.  There were so many things that really impressed me.  I was probably most impressed by Elder Holland’s “We Are All Enlisted” talk in Priesthood Session.   I am the bishop in my ward [...]

This work of the Lord is indeed great and marvelous, but it moves forward essentially unnoticed by many of mankind’s political, cultural, and academic leaders. It progresses one heart and one family at a time, silently and unobtrusively, its sacred message blessing people everywhere. - L. Whitney Clayton, “The Time Shall Come,” Ensign (CR) October 2011

“There is a danger in the word someday when what it means is “not this day.” “Someday I will repent.” “Someday I will forgive him.” “Someday I will speak to my friend about the Church.” “Someday I will start to pay tithing.” “Someday I will return to the temple.” “Someday.” –Henry B. Eyring, “This Day”, [...]

In the gospel we are often asked to “persuade” others to believe.  Read the following quote and think about missionary work and what you can do to help your friends and family grow closer to Christ. Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion. -Aristotle Persuasion is often more effectual than force. [...]

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 [...]

“The Lord has given unto us our agency. We may act for ourselves, we may choose to do good or we may choose to do evil. The Lord said men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. Yet our mission, I say, so far as it is within our power, is to [...]