Spiritual Thoughts

Each of us is a runner in the race of life. Comforting is the fact that there are many runners. Reassuring is the knowledge that our eternal Scorekeeper is understanding. Challenging is the truth that each must run. But you and I do not run alone. That vast audience of family, friends, and leaders will [...]

The greatest news of all times is that Jesus lives and that his atoning sacrifice took place for all people; and when they put their trust in him and indeed walk in obedience to his commandments, there is a way for them to gain salvation and exaltation. - Jacob de Jager, “The Greatest News of All [...]

When the Lord wants to change the world, he doesn’t send armies or use powerful groups. When it was time to lead the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage, the Lord didn’t send an army; he sent a baby boy to a Levite home. This baby boy was later to be known as Moses, whom [...]

Just as a sewing pattern determines the dress or clothes we wear, so our present lives determine our future existence. Why do people have to go through the “school of hard knocks” to learn this truth? The scriptures and instructions from our spiritual leaders teach us how to avoid the heartache which always results from [...]

Submitted by Dawnette.  Thanks! Trust The Lord Put thy Faith in the Lord and You will see, Thy wondrous plan that He’s made for You & Me. He knows Your “pain” He knows your “needs”, He’s walked the road to Gethsemane. Life is a struggle for all of us But that’s the Plan He has made [...]

Among the most frequently asked questions of Church leaders are, Why does a just God allow bad things to happen, especially to good people? Why are those who are righteous and in the Lord’s service not immune from such tragedies? While we do not know all the answers, we do know important principles that allow [...]

There’s a country and western song by Garth Brooks called “Unanswered Prayers”.  My favorite two lines of that song are: “Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers.   Just because he may not answer doesn’t mean he don’t care.” The following true story is an example of an unanswered prayer for our son, for which we [...]

1 Nephi 3:7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing [...]

“We live in terribly complex times. We are confronted by very serious problems. Some of us are faced with sickness, with economic difficulties, with worry and concern over many matters. Our refuge, our peace, our well-being lie in walking in the way of the Lord.” –Gordon B. Hinckley, “Inspirational Thoughts”, Liahona, Feb 2007, 2–6

“I say to all men—Jew and Gentile, great and small, rich and poor—that the Lord Almighty has power within himself and is not dependent upon any man, to carry on his work; but when he does call men to do his work they have to trust in him”(Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, p. [...]