Life Is Fragile

How fragile life; how certain death. We do not know when we will be required to leave this mortal existence. And so I ask, “What are we doing with today?” If we live only for tomorrow, we’ll have a lot of empty yesterdays today. Have we been guilty of declaring, “I’ve been thinking about making […]

Depend on Prayer

All through my life the counsel to depend on prayer has been prized above almost any other advice I have received. It has become an integral part of me, an anchor, a constant source of strength, and the basis for my knowledge of things divine. – Ezra Taft Benson, “Prayer,” Ensign (CR) May 1977

Abide with Us

Just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus ask Jesus to abide with them, Jesus Christ promises to abide with us. In the Gospel of John, chapters 14 and 15, Jesus teaches His disciples and us how He can remain, belong, walk with us. His faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death. – Gerrit W. Gong, “‘Tis […]

To Those…

To those in part-member families—do not lose heart. To those who are waiting—do not give up. To those who have been endowed or sealed and need to return—come, come again to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. To those who are invited—know that the invitation is rooted in Christlike love. To all members of […]

Focus Eyes Heavenward

While embracing the happiness and sorrows of life’s experiences, we etch our covenants indelibly upon our souls, and we keep our eyes focused heavenward, toward the glorious destination awaiting us. We know the divine attributes we seek will not all be perfected in this life. Eternal marriage is an eternal journey. – Neil L. Andersen, “Eternal Marriage […]