Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
BOYD K. PACKERHistorians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
BOYD K. PACKERKeep the fire of your testimony of the restored gospel and your witness of our Redeemer burning so brightly that our children can warm their hands by the fire of your faith.
BOYD K. PACKERAt the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can ‘see’ things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known.
BOYD K. PACKERTolerance is a virtue, but, like all virtues, when exaggerated it transforms itself into a vice.
BOYD K. PACKERYou have that same agency. Use it wisely to deny acting on any impure impulse or unholy temptation that may come into your mind. Just do not go there, and if you are already there, come back out of it. ‘Deny yourselves of all ungodliness’ (Moroni 10:32).
BOYD K. PACKERWhen some unworthy thought pushes into your mind, replace it with your delete key. Worthy music is powerful and can help you control your thoughts.
BOYD K. PACKERThe house of the Lord, bathed in light, standing out in the darkness, becomes symbolic of the power and the inspiration of the gospel of Jesus Christ standing as a beacon in a world that sinks ever further into spiritual darkness.
BOYD K. PACKERThoughts, like water, will stay on course if we make a place for them to go. As you learn to control your thoughts, you can gain courage, conquer fear and have a happy life.
BOYD K. PACKEROne who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
BOYD K. PACKERAddiction has the capacity to disconnect the human will and nullify moral agency. It can rob one of the power to decide.
BOYD K. PACKERNo service in the Church or in the community transcends that given in the home.
BOYD K. PACKERThe 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).
BOYD K. PACKEROur lives are made up of thousands of everyday choices. Over the years these little choices will be bundled together and show clearly what we value.
BOYD K. PACKERThe purest, most beautiful and appealing experiences of life: romance, love, marriage, and parenthood.
BOYD K. PACKERTeach our members that if they have a good, miserable day once in a while, or several in a row, to stand steady and face them. Things will straighten out. There is great purpose in our struggle in life.
BOYD K. PACKERThe Atonement has practical, personal, everyday value; apply it in your life. It can be activated with so simple a beginning as prayer.
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