Every Good Gift
Because of His divine attributes, our Heavenly Father gives us every good gift, each with His eternal perspective and vision in mind. – Kevin G. Brown, “The Eternal Gift of Testimony,” Liahona (CR) November 2025
Perspective
Fruits of Service
As we serve, we draw closer to God. We come to know Him in ways that we otherwise might not. Our faith in Him increases. Our problems are put into perspective. Life becomes more satisfying. Our love for others increases, as well as our desire to serve. Through this blessed process, we become more like God, […]
God’s Perspective
Here on earth, most of the differences we notice—the differences some of us use to categorize each other—have to do with earthly things: physical appearance, nationality, language, clothing, customs, and so on. But “God does not view things the way people do. People look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” […]
The Three-Act Play
Our Father’s plan of happiness for His children includes not only a premortal and mortal life but also a potential for eternal life, including a great and glorious reunion with those we have lost. All wrongs will be righted, and we will see with perfect clarity and faultless perspective and understanding. – Quentin L. Cook, […]
Seeing As God Sees
Is it possible to begin to see as God sees even while living on the surface of this planet—to feel this overview feeling? I believe we can, through the eye of faith, zoom out and view ourselves and our families with hope and joy. – Tamara W. Runia, “Seeing God’s Family through the Overview Lens,” Liahona (CR) […]
The Eternal Gospel Perspective
During the time that I have served in the Church, I have witnessed the devotion and faithfulness of Church members in different countries, some of which have political, social, or economic conflict. One common factor that I have often found in these faithful members is the perspective that they have of eternity. The eternal perspective […]
Understanding Our Journey
The scriptures, our prayers, our own experiences, modern prophets, and the gift of the Holy Ghost bring us the spiritual perspective of truth necessary for our journey here on earth. – Neil L. Andersen, “The Eye of Faith,” Ensign (CR) May 2019
True Value
Understanding this plan of happiness provides us with an eternal perspective and helps us to truly value the commandments, the ordinances, the covenants, and the trials and tribulations. – Rafael E. Pino, “The Eternal Perspective of the Gospel,” Ensign (CR) May 2015
Big Pebbles
A pebble held close to the eye appears to be a gigantic obstacle. Cast on the ground, it is seen in perspective. Likewise, problems or trials in our lives need to be viewed in the perspective of scriptural doctrine. Otherwise they can easily overtake our vision, absorb our energy, and deprive us of the joy […]