“We often equate charity with visiting the sick, taking in casseroles to those in need, or sharing our excess with those who are less fortunate. But really, true charity is much, much more. Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you acquire and make a part of yourself. And when the virtue of charity becomes implanted in your heart, you are never the same again.” NeedsGivingHeartRealVirtueSickCharityFortunateAcquireExcessVisitingReally TrueLess FortunateThose In NeedCasseroles Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“No member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who has canned peas, topped beets, hauled hay, shoveled coal, or helped in any way to serve others ever forgets or regrets the experience of helping provide for those in need.” WayNeedsHelpingJesusChristChurchForgetRegretMembersJesus ChristSaintLatterCoalPeasLatter DaysHayLatter Day SaintsThose In NeedBeets Author:Thomas S. Monson
“This great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and for your families. The Relief Society might be likened to a refuge- the place of safety and protection- the sanctuary of ancient times. You will be safe within it. It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.” MightWallSafeSafetyAncientProtectionCirclesOur FamilyReliefRefugeSanctuaryAncient TimesRelief Society Author:Boyd K. Packer
“You are chosen to be faithful women of God in our day, to stand above pettiness, gossip, selfishness, lewdness, and all other forms of ungodliness. Recognize your divine birthright as daughters of our Heavenly Father.” FormFatherDivineDaughterChosenSelfishnessFaithfulHeavenlyGossipHeavenly FatherBirthrightBeing FaithfulPettinessWomen Of God Author:Howard W. Hunter
“Yes, this life is passing swiftly; our days seem to fade quickly; and death appears frightening at times. Nevertheless, our spirit will continue to live and will one day be united with our resurrected body to receive immortal glory. I bear solemn witness that because of the merciful Christ, we will all live again and forever.” BodySeemsLife IsSpiritChristUnitedForeverBearsOne DayGloryPassingPassingsWitnessThis LifeImmortalFadesFrighteningNeverthelessSolemnMerciful Author:Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Yes, we will make mistakes. Yes, we will falter. But as we seek to increase our love for God and strive to love our neighbor, the light of the gospel will surround and uplift us. The darkness will surely fade, because it cannot exist in the presence of light. As we draw near to God, He will draw near to us.” LightMistakeDarknessDrawsIncreaseStriveNeighborUpliftingGod LoveMaking MistakesSurroundFadesOur Love Author:Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“I like this thought: Your mind is a cupboard, and you stock the shelves. Let us make certain that our cupboard shelves, and those of our family members, are stocked with the things which will provide safety to our souls and enable us to return to our Father in Heaven. Such shelves could well be stocked with gospel scholarship, faith, prayer, love, service, obedience, example, and kindness” MindWellsSoulCertainFatherHeavenPrayerKindnessExampleReturnMembersSafetyObedienceOur FamilyShelvesOur FatherScholarshipFamily MembersFather In HeavenCupboardsFaith Prayers Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Peace can be settled in the heart of each who turns to the scriptures and unlocks the promises of protection and redemption that are taught therein.” HeartTurnsTaughtPromiseProtectionScriptureRedemption Author:Boyd K. Packer
“One of the great consolations . . . is that because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so.” LongJesusPathLonelyConsolationLonely Path Author:Jeffrey R. Holland
“An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows.” KnowsMenMotivationLeadershipMilitaryIntellectualIntelligentIntelligence Author:Dwight D. Eisenhower