Spiritual Thoughts

There were several things I learned or was reminded of with this and similar interviews: I learned that many less-active members have loved ones on their knees daily petitioning the Lord for help in rescuing their loved one. I learned that it is not all that easy or comfortable for a less-active member to just [...]

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It is time to raise our sights, to get a vision of the magnitude of this great work. The Lord expects it of us. It is not enough just to be members of the Church and go to sacrament meeting. That is good—but that is not enough. The Lord expects us to be missionaries, to [...]

You live in a time of wars and revolutions. And yet, as President Brigham Young said, the world will be revolutionized by the preaching of the gospel and the power of the priesthood. And this work we are called to do. Women and men, our keeping the commandments is the most revolutionary development in the [...]

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”, [...]