Wednesday, March 22, 2006

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
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Family Strength Comes through Prayer

"The source of our enormous individual and family strength is no mystery. It is an endowment from God. We need not consume addicting chemicals found in drugs and alcohol to make us capable of meeting life's problems. We need only draw constantly from the divine power source through humble prayer.
It often takes a seemingly superhuman effort to get everyone together for family home evening. You may not always feel like praying when you finally do get together, but it will pay great dividends if you persevere."

Topics: Family, prayer
(James E. Faust, "Enriching Our Lives through Family Home Evening," Liahona, June 2003, 4)


We Must Journey to Higher Ground

"How do we know which direction we are headed? When the Savior walked the earth He was asked to name the greatest commandment. Without hesitation He said: 'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
'This is the first and great commandment."
'And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.'
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets' (Matthew 22:37-40).
In these verses, the Lord offers a clear way of knowing if we are on the right path. Those who journey to higher ground love the Lord with all their hearts. We see in their lives manifestations of that love. They seek their God in prayer and plead for His Holy Spirit. They humble themselves and open their hearts to the teachings of the prophets. They magnify their callings and seek to serve rather than be served. They stand as witnesses of God. They obey His commandments and grow strong in their testimony of the truth.
They also love Heavenly Father's children, and their lives manifest that love. They care for their brothers and sisters. They nurture, serve, and sustain their spouses and children. In the spirit of love and kindness, they build up those around them. They give freely of their substance to others. They mourn with those that mourn and comfort those that stand in need of comfort (see Mosiah 18:9)."This journey to higher ground is the pathway of discipleship to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is a journey that will ultimately lead us to exaltation with our families in the presence of the Father and the Son."

Topics: Commandments, magnifying your calling, exaltation, charity
(Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Journey to Higher Ground," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 19)


Elder David A. Bednar on Integrity and Honesty

"Becoming people of integrity and honesty does not occur quickly or all at once, nor is it merely a matter of greater personal discipline. It is a change of disposition, a change of heart. And this gradual change of heart is one that the Lord accomplishes within us, through the power of His Spirit, in a line-upon-line fashion. . . .
"Remember that becoming people of integrity and honesty is not simply a matter of more personal determination, more grit, and more willpower; rather, it is accomplished through the enabling power of the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ.
"I believe the best test of our integrity and honesty is when we personally enforce in our own lives that which ultimately cannot be enforced."
("Be Honest," New Era, Oct. 2005, 9)

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Please visit the Role-play Capital! We can always use more members to role-play. There are a variety of forums, including movies, books, different animals, and, of course, anime! Just keep to the few rules, and have fun!

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Fact of the day: In border collies, collies, Australian shepherds, and Shetland sheepdogs, there are a few different colors. For example: the classic black and white of the BC; the gold or brown, black-tipped sable of Lassie; and the mottled merle (blue or red), which involves a mix of different colors--maybe white, black, and either grey or red.

About wild horses: As I understand it, there is only one type of true wild horse (though there are other wild equines). Any other "wild" horses are feral, like the mustang or the Chincoteague ponies.

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"All difficulties which might and would cross our way must be surmounted. Though the soul be tried, the heart faint, and the hands hang down, we must not retrace our steps; there must be decision of character . . . . When instructed, we must obey that voice, observe the laws of the kingdom of God, that the blessing of heaven may rest down upon us."
Topic: Adversity, obedience
(Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, Illinois, March 30, 1842, History of the Church, 4:570)
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