Being Consistent

“Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results."

‘Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great’

-D&C 64:33

David A. Bednar, “More Diligent and Concerned at Home,” Ensign, Nov. 2009, 19-20

The Measure of our Civility

"It is not enough just to be good.  We must be good for something.  We  must contribute good to the world.  The world must be a better place for our presence.  And the good that is in us must be spread to others.  This is the measure of our civility."     

- Gordon B. Hinckley

Family Scripture Study

"Certainly there are times when getting the family together to read the scriptures does not stack up as a spiritual experience worthy of a journal entry. But we must not be deterred. There are special times when the spirit of a son or daughter is just right and the power of these great scriptures goes down into their heart like fire. As we honor our Heavenly Father in our homes, He will honor our efforts."



Neil L. Andersen, Prophets and Spiritual Mole Crickets

Love is the Center

"Because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our Church callings, and in our livelihood. Love is the healing balm that repairs rifts in personal and family relationships. It is the bond that unites families, communities, and nations. Love is the power that initiates friendship, tolerance, civility, and respect. It is the source that overcomes divisiveness and hate. Love is the fire that warms our lives with unparalleled joy and divine hope. Love should be our walk and our talk."  

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Love of God"

Creators of Circumstances

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

Proverbs 23:7

"I believe in the principle that you ought to act “as if” you were the person you would like to become. As you do that, you will grow into that kind of person. Ultimately your very actions, your attitude, will lead you into being the kind of person that you want to be.  George Bernard Shaw said: “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. People who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.” (Quoted in John Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations). We must learn to become creators of circumstances and not creatures of them."

M. Russell Ballard, "Do Things That Make a Difference"

Unselfish Service

“One thing will always secure heaven for us—the acts of charity and kindness with which we have filled our lives. We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”                    

Mother Theresa





Mosiah 2:17

And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.

Choose Faith

"Choose faith over doubt, choose faith over fear, choose faith over the unknown and the unseen, and choose faith over pessimism. ...Yes, faith is a choice, and it must be sought after and developed. Thus, we are responsible for our own faith. We are also responsible for our lack of faith. The choice is yours."

Bishop Richard C. Edgley 

For the rest of the talk, see here.