Music can set an atmosphere of worship which invites [the] spirit of revelation, of testimony.
BOYD K. PACKERFear is the opposite of faith. We move forward, certain that the Lord will watch over us, particularly in the family.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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Young men speak about the future because they have no past, and old men speak of the past because they have no future.
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Faith, to be faith, must walk to the edge of the light, and then a few steps into the darkness. If everything has to be known, if everything has to be explained, if everything has to be certified, then there is no need for faith. Indeed, there is no room for it.
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Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it. However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people you represent, the pedigree of your spirit can be written on a single line. You are a child of God!
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Repentance is the key with which we can unlock the prison from inside. We hold that key within our hands, and agency is ours to use it.
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Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
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The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ has the nourishing power to heal starving spirits of the world.
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Family time is sacred time and should be protected and respected.
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When some unworthy thought pushes into your mind, replace it with your delete key. Worthy music is powerful and can help you control your thoughts.
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If you are burdened with depressing feelings of guilt or disappointment, of failure or shame, there is a cure.
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The scriptures speak of ‘the shield of faith wherewith,’ the Lord said, ‘ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked’ (D&C 27:17).
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The gift of the Holy Ghost operates equally with men, women, and even little children. It is within this wondrous gift and power that the spiritual remedy to any problem can be found.
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I’ve learned the power of the dictum, “Early to bed, early to rise.” When I’m under pressure, you won’t find me burning the midnight oil. I’d much rather be in bed early and getting up in the wee hours of the morning.
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It was meant to be that life would be a challenge. To suffer some anxiety, some depression, some disappointment, even some failure is normal.
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The gospel stands as true for those who reject it as for those who accept it – both will be judged by it.
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Some things that are true are not very useful.
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