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Family Food Storage Program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Spiritual Posts
Posted 1/5/2009 @ 9:39:56 pm by healthydietingandfitness.com
"The Book of Mormon is a book with a promise. . . . All who study and ponder its teachings are given a promise found in the last chapter of Moroni (see Moroni 10:3-4) as well as in the introduction to the Book of Mormon, where we read: 'We invite all men [and women] everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost.' "
Craig C. Christensen, "A Book with a Promise," Ensign, May 2008, 106
Posted 12/10/2008 @ 9:25:46 pm by healthydietingandfitness.com
"This is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit. It has an attraction to which our hearts are readily drawn. This joyful season brings to each of us a measure of happiness that corresponds to the degree in which we have turned our mind, feelings, and actions to the spirit of Christmas."
Thomas S. Monson, "What Is Christmas?" Ensign, Dec. 1998, 2
Posted 11/14/2008 @ 9:53:13 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
“Brethren, noble fatherhood gives us a glimpse of the divine attributes of our Father in Heaven. A father should be many things. He should magnify his priesthood and be an example of righteousness. In companionship with his wife, he should be the source of stability and strength for the whole family. He should be the protector and the provider and the champion of the members of his family. Much of his love for his children should flow from his example of love, concern, and fidelity for their mother. By his uncompromising example he should instill character into his children.”
James E. Faust, ‘Them That Honour Me I Will Honour,’ ” Ensign, May 2001, 46
Posted 11/11/2008 @ 11:29:01 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
My family has always been a strong military family. I want them to know how much I appreciate the service they gave and are giving to our great country and to each of us while serving in the military. I want all of the servicemen and women to know how much they are appreciated by their family and friends across the nation. Thank you for all you have done for us. I am very glad to be an American and honor my family members and all of the servicemen and women who have given of their time and talents to serve in the military to protect our freedoms and privileges. "In God We Trust"
Posted 11/1/2008 @ 7:52:05 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
"When we have received a forgiveness of sins, a broken heart serves as a divine shield against temptation. Nephi prayed, 'May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite!' (2 Nephi 4:32). King Benjamin taught his people that if they would walk in the depths of humility, they might ever rejoice, 'be filled with the love of God, and always retain a remission of . . . sins' (Mosiah 4:12). When we yield our hearts to the Lord, the attractions of the world simply lose their luster."
Bruce D. Porter, "A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 32
Posted 10/20/2008 @ 2:34:13 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
"As you walk your various paths, walk with faith. Speak affirmatively and cultivate an attitude of confidence. You have the capacity to do so. Your strength will give strength to others. Do not partake of the spirit so rife in our times. Rather, look for good and build upon it. There is so much of the strong and the decent and the beautiful to build upon. You are partakers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel means 'good news.' The message of the Lord is one of hope and salvation. The voice of the Lord is a voice of glad tidings. The work of the Lord is a work of glorious accomplishment." Gordon B. Hinckley, "Be Not Afraid, Only Believe," CES Fireside for Young Adults,
Posted 10/7/2008 @ 6:57:20 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
"One of the greatest things about our Heavenly Father's plan for His children is that each of us can know the truth of that plan for ourselves. That revealed knowledge does not come from books, from scientific proof, or from intellectual pondering. As with the Apostle Peter, we can receive that knowledge directly from our Heavenly Father through the witness of the Holy Ghost."When we know spiritual truths by spiritual means, we can be just as sure of that knowledge as scholars and scientists are of the different kinds of knowledge they have acquired by different methods."The Prophet Joseph Smith provided a wonderful example of this. When he was persecuted for telling people about his vision, he likened his circumstance to the Apostle Paul, who was ridiculed and reviled as he made his defense before King Agrippa (see Acts 26). 'But all this did not destroy the reality of his vision,' Joseph said. 'He had seen a vision, he knew he had, and all the persecution under heaven could not make it otherwise. . . . So it was with me,' Joseph continued. 'I had actually seen a light, and in the midst of that light I saw two Personages, and they did in reality speak to me. . . . I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I' (Joseph Smith—History 1:24-25)."
Dallin H. Oaks, "Testimony," Ensign, May 2008, 26-27
Posted 9/22/2008 @ 7:23:33 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
"Before the world was, the gospel was central to God's eternal plan. It is an everlasting gospel--now restored in its fulness. With such a foundation, this Church will not be moved from its place, even through the Millennium. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a sure foundation upon which we can build our individual faith. Some of us are weak; some are strong. We can waffle 'like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed' (James 1:6), or we can anchor ourselves with cords of spiritual steel, rooted and grounded to the eternal truths of the gospel."Such faith will not prevent life's problems but will help when things go wrong. Bad things happen to good people. Accidents occur. Some married couples may not be blessed with children. Others may not marry in this life, or they may find themselves married to one who fails to keep the commandments of God. The Lord is aware of these circumstances. He will bestow all the blessings that He has in store for His faithful children--in His own way and in His own time. Be righteous, be patient, keep an eternal perspective, and you will be protected."
Russell M. Nelson, "Faith and Families," CES fireside for young adults, Feb. 6, 2005
Posted 9/15/2008 @ 9:15:44 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
Thomas S. Monson,, "The Spirit of Relief Society, Ensign," May 1992, 101-102 |
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