… it is essential to remember that it is more important to be able to think and hence to act in terms of gospel principles and teachings than it is to merely memorize gospel facts. Remember the injunction from Proverbs: “Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” […]
Doubt leads to discouragement. Discouragement comes from missed expectations. Chronic discouragement leads to lower expectations, decreased effort, weakened desire, and greater difficulty feeling and following the Spirit (see Preach My Gospel [2004], 10). Discouragement and despair are the very antithesis of faith. – Kevin W. Pearson, “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” Ensign (CR) May 2009
Before you were born, God appointed each of you to fulfill specific missions during your mortal life upon the earth. If you remain worthy, the blessings of that premortal decree will enable you to have all kinds of opportunities in this life, including opportunities to serve in the Church and to participate in the most important work […]
Simply living life can be and often is a humbling experience. Accident and illness, the death of loved ones, problems in relationships, even financial reversals can bring us to our knees. Whether these difficult experiences come through no fault of our own or through bad decisions and poor judgment, these trials are all humbling. If […]
The Savior of mankind described Himself as being in the world but not of the world. We also can be in the world but not of the world as we reject false concepts and false teachings and remain true to that which God has commanded. – Thomas S. Monson, “Priesthood Power,” Ensign (CR) May 2011