“The way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.” Quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Brothers and sisters, if only we had more compassion for those who are different from us, it would lighten many of the problems and sorrows in the world today. It would certainly make our families and the Church a more hallowed and heavenly place.” IfsWorldDifferentProblemTodayChurchCompassionBrotherSorrowOur FamilyHeavenlyBrothers And SistersWorld Today Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“At the final day the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak. When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father’s children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” IfsChildrenAsksFatherJesusChristMaterialsDrinkCallingFameJesus ChristWeakEssenceSickPrisonFinalsPossessionHungryHeavenlySaviorReach OutHeavenly FatherMaterial PossessionsFood And Drink Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“All too often a family’s spending is governed more by their yearning than by their earning. They somehow believe that their life will be better if they surround themselves with an abundance of things. All too often all they are left with is avoidable anxiety and distress” IfsBelieveLeftReligiousAnxietySpendingAbundanceSurroundYearningDistressEarningSelf ReliancePreparedness Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Living the gospel does not mean the storms of life will pass us by, but we will be better prepared to face them with serenity and peace. 'Search diligently, pray always, and be believing,' the Lord admonished, 'and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly.'” IfsBelieveMeanDoeTogetherFacesWalksLordPrayingAll ThingsPreparedStormWorking TogetherSerenityStorms Of Life Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger. Then you will be better able to help others -those who are working, in their turn, to find a safe harbor from the storms that rage about them.” HelpingAbleTurnsSafeOvercomingStrongerAdversityStormRageHelping OthersHarborsOvercoming AdversitySafe Harbor Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Please do not lose hope in the Savior and His love for you. It is constant. He promised that He would not leave us comfortless.” LosesPleaseConstantSaviorHis Love Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Even when I was in school shows, in elementary school doing plays, I'd always go off book and start improvising.” BookPlayShowsSchoolElementary SchoolImprovising Author:Billy Crystal
“Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from him.” DoeDraws Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The truths of the gospel do not change. If you will follow the Christ, follow his prophet, and follow his Spirit, you will always choose the right. As a result of your wise choices, your testimony will grow stronger, and great blessings of joy, happiness, and peace will be yours.” IfsJoySpiritChoicesGrowsChristResultsWiseBlessingStrongerProphetTestimonyJoy HappinessWise Choices Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Our destiny and ultimate fate depend upon our daily decisions. . . .Tomorrow's joy or tomorrow's despair has its roots in decisions we make today. . . . Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land.” MenTodayJoyWaitingWaterDecisionDestinyFateLandHe ManDependsTomorrowDespairRiversCrossesRootsUltimateDryRight TimeOur DestinyThresholdDecisions We MakeAlways WaitingDry Land Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin