Spiritual Thoughts

I think the challenge for all of us—but perhaps particularly for young adults—is to try not to look sideways to see how others are viewing our lives but to look up to see how Heavenly Father sees us. He doesn’t look on the outward appearance but on the heart (see 1 Samuel 16:7). And He knows, [...]

There are those today who say that man is the result of his environment and cannot rise above it. Those who justify mediocrity, failure, and even weakness and criminality are certainly misguided. Surely the environmental conditions found in childhood and youth are an influence of power. But the fact remains that every normal soul has [...]

Our success in the journey of life requires careful planning and execution, wise use of our resources, and constant reliance on and dedication to eternal principles. - Elaine L. Jack, “Never Take No Cutoffs,” BYU Devotional, 16 November 1993

We were in bondage, through Adam’s transgression. He and his posterity after him became subject to death. Death had dominion over us, and if that had continued, hell would have had dominion over us. What did Christ do? He ransomed us. He restored us. He brought us back through his atonement, through the shedding of [...]

We do not become saints automatically by entering the waters of baptism. We become saints, in the true sense of the word, as we live saintly lives and cultivate Christlike attributes. Similarly, we do not become the elect of God instantaneously by receiving the priesthood. Such honor will come only so fast as we remember [...]

Paul gave good counsel for all of us. Don’t worry about how inexperienced you are or think you are, but think about what, with the Lord’s help, you can become. - Henry B. Eyring, “Preparation in the Priesthood: “I Need Your Help,” Ensign (CR) October 2011

A hurricane gains impact, comes on with mighty force, Wreaking mass destruction, along its chosen course. The waters of a mighty flood will make men run in fear, As does the black tornado, when its funneled wrath appears. Earthquakes cause much damage, arising from its berth, And man claims nuclear weapons can eradicate the earth. [...]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao] (How to Download Video – Direct Video URL = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao) “A conviction that you are a daughter of God gives you a feeling of comfort in your self-worth. It means that you can find strength in the balm of Christ. It will help you meet the heartaches and challenges with faith and serenity” (“What [...]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fuy1t6UGUA] (How to Download Video – Direct Video URL = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fuy1t6UGUA) Scriptures: 1 Sam. 16: 7 2 Cor. 10: 7 Moses 1: 35, 37 Alma 26: 37

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLlnq5yY7k] (How to Download Video – Direct Video URL = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhLlnq5yY7k) The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before. Everyone can create. You don’t need money, position, [...]