We've all met those who seem to radiate happiness. They seem to smile more than others; they laugh more than others - just being around them makes us happier as well.
As parents know, little children are, by their nature, without guile. They speak the thoughts of their minds without reservation or hesitance as we have learned as parents when they embarrass us at times. They do not deceive. They set an example of being without guile.
Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.
Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body.
At a very early age and continuing throughout my life, I have marveled at the beautiful story of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.
The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.
If we seek things that are virtuous and lovely, we surely will find them. Conversely, if we seek for evil, we will find that also.
Prosperity often leads to pride, which leads to sin.
A computer can be a useful and indispensable tool. But if we allow it to devour our time with vain, unproductive, and sometimes destructive pursuits, it becomes an entangling net.
Not even death can take us from the eternal blessings promised by a loving Heavenly Father.
Every day is an adventure.
When I was a deacon, the ominous signs of the Great Depression began to appear. Tens of thousands lost their jobs. Money was scarce. Families had to do without. Some young people did not ask their mothers, 'What's for dinner?' because they knew all too well that their cupboards held very little.
Some pass their days as though suffering a deep sadness they cannot name. Others are unhappy because life didn't turn out the way they thought it would.
The next time you're tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.
The true greatness of a person, in my view, is evident in the way he or she treats those with whom courtesy and kindness are not required.
You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you.
Home teaching is an excellent preparation for missionary service.
The most cherished and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love.
My parents were hardworking. They made every penny stretch as far as possible. That was probably the major reason everything they gave me was always two or three sizes too large.