Spiritual Thoughts

Jesus provided our watchword: “Go, and do thou likewise.” When we obey that declaration, we receive opportunities for joy seldom equaled and never surpassed. - Thomas S. Monson, “Your Jericho Road,” Liahona, September 1989

I remember reading a poster once that said, “A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are made for.” I think that applies to our lives. We may pass through troubled times, but if we constantly seek nothing but physical security, we’re probably not doing what we should. We need [...]

May I counsel you that when you select causes to devote your time and talents and treasure to, be careful to select good causes. There are so many of these causes to which you can give yourself fully and freely and which will produce much joy and happiness for you and for those you serve. [...]

Submitted by: Bruce Hiatt ~ Thanks! BEAUTIFUL THINGS Beautiful faces are those that wear— It matters little if dark or fair— Whole-souled honesty printed there. Beautiful eyes are those that show, Like crystal panes where hearthfires glow, Beautiful thoughts that burn below. Beautiful lips are those whose words Leap from the heart like songs of birds, [...]

Therefore, at this time of economic difficulty, let us rejoice in the fact that we have the restored gospel which gives perspective to the ups and downs in life. Let troubled times serve as a catalyst for introspection and soul searching—followed by increased spirituality. We need to be more sensitive to those around us who [...]

All through the scriptures the loftier expectation is expressed by the Lord and His apostles: Believe, repent, obey the ordinances, walk in the light of the Spirit, endure in faith—yes! But also, manifest your discipleship in civility, in gentility and tender compassion, in kindness and consideration, in patience and forbearance and refusal to condemn, in [...]

Contributed by Bruce.  Thanks Bruce! Do you remember the story of the Little Red Hen, and how industrious, ambitious, independent, and self-reliant she was? Do you recall how she had a wonderful plan in mind that began by trying to get her friends to help her plant a few grains of wheat? As the story [...]

Contributed by Bruce.  Thanks Bruce! Understanding Observing Feeling Communicating + Doing____________ =Charity “Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.” (Matthew 6:3.) “Except men shall have charity they cannot inherit that place which thou hast prepared in the mansions of thy father.” (Ether 12:34.) In the Book of Mormon definition, “charity is [...]

Contributed by Brian. Thanks Brian. Rendering service has never been an easy requirement, but hard times and hard people have made it an even more difficult requirement. In the first two great commandments we are adjured to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. How very difficult these duties are when people become [...]

Submitted by Wayne Martin.  Thanks Wayne: “I have been Santa’s helper for 23 years now. Through the years I’ve learned alot about little children. Often on Santa’s lap they reveal was kids really want for Christmas, which I believe is simply “love”. Amidst the toys and worldly gifts kids of all ages ask for, there [...]