1 Nephi 17:2

And so great were the blessings of the Lord upon us, that while we did live upon raw meat in the wilderness, our women did give plenty of suck for their children, and were strong, yea, even like unto the men; and they began to bear their journeyings without murmurings.

Dad Advice

You serve in so many ways. A mission is not the only way to serve. The example of your life is more service than most missionaries do. Your devotion to our Heavenly Father is much more sincere than most of the missionaries I served with. And it has lasted much longer than 2 years. -Alan Durtschi

1 Nephi 16:28-29

... The pointers which were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them.
And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was plain to be read, which did give us understanding concerning the ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave unto it. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.

1 Nephi 16:23

And it came to pass that I, Nephi, did make out of wood a bow, and out of a straight stick, an arrow; wherefore, I did arm myself with a bow and an arrow, with a sling and with stones. And I said unto my father: Whither shall I go to obtain food?

Sometimes you need to take action before asking for direction.

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -A Summer with Great-Aunt Rose

I pray that faith will fortify every footstep along your way; that hope will open your eyes to the glories Heavenly Father has I store for you; and that love for God and all His children will fill your hearts. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

1 Nephi 16:10

And it came to pass that as my father arose in the morning, and went forth to the tent door, to his great astonishment he beheld upon the ground a round ball of curious workmanship; and it was of fine brass. And within the ball were two spindles; and the one pointed to the way whither we should go into the wilderness.

You can't always take on a journey alone, and you don't have to.

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -A Summer with Great-Aunt Rose

Forever--is composed of Nows. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

1 Nephi 16:2

... the guilty taketh the truth to be hard, for it cutteth them to the very center.

It's not always easy to change.

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -A Summer with Great-Aunt Rose

Faith and hope will open your eyes to the happiness that is placed before you. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

1 Nephi 16:1

... Thou hast declared unto us hard things, more than we are able to bear.

The Lord can help you bear any burden no matter the weight.

Ponderize -2 Nephi 7:11

... All ye that kindle fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks, walk in the light of your fire and in the sparks which ye have kindled. ...

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -A Summer with Great-Aunt Rose

The world will become brighter. No it doesn't happen instantly, but honestly, how many good things do? -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

1 Nephi 15:22

... And it came to pass that I did speak many words unto my brethren, that they were pacified and did humble themselves before the Lord.

Sometimes you need to guide others to the truth.

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -A Summer with Great-Aunt Rose

You can't just flip a switch and go from sad to happy. ... but God didn't design us to be sad. He created us to have joy! -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

1 Nephi 15:11

... If ye will not harden your hearts, and ask me in faith, believing that ye shall receive, with diligence in keeping my commandments, surely these things shall be made known unto you.

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -A Summer with Great-Aunt Rose

There is enough that doesn't go right in life, so anyone can work themselves into a puddle of pessimism and a mess of melancholy. But I know people who, even when things don't work out, focus on the wonders and miracles of life. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

1 Nephi 15:3

For he truly spake many great things unto them, which were hard to be understood, save a man should inquire of the Lord; ...

Don't be afraid to ask for clarification.

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Love of the Right

Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. -Marvin J. Ashton (James 1:19-20)

1 Nephi 14:14

... they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

In the strength of the Lord, we "can do all things." -Sister Carol F. McConkie

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Love of the Right

We have not failed until we have quit trying. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Love of the Right

We must try to rear our children so that they are neither deprived of affection nor spoiled.

We must give our children responsibilities according to their capabilities and never overprotect them from the difficulties they will encounter. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

In the work of salvation there is no room for comparison, criticism, or condemnation. -Carol. F. McConkie

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Love of the Right

[We] need more than Church upbringing--[we] need a loving home life. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

We agreed ... to be not only saviors for ourselves but ... saviors for the whole human family. -Carol F. McConkie

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Love of the Right

Focus on the cause rather than the symptoms. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

We agreed ... to be not only saviors for ourselves but ... saviors for the whole human family. -Carol F. McConkie

Ponderize -2 Nephi 10:23

Therefore, cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are free to act for yourselves.

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Love of the Right

There seems to be a tendency among many of us in our society today to live by compromise, rationalization, comparison, and self-justification.
Love of right has been replaced by love of acceptance and convenience.
Some mistakenly think the pathway of safety is somewhere between the pathway of righteousness and the road to destruction.
Others seem to have convinced themselves that the way to perfection is reached by traveling the highway of compromise. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

Through test and trial, even through fear and in the midst of despair, we have valiant hearts. -Carol. F. McConkie

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Love of the Right

Love that which is right. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

"Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God." Whether we are age 8 or 108, each of us is "precious in [His] sight." -Carol F. McConkie

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future

The family relationship continues through eternity. It is the loftiest and most sacred human relationship we know. -Spencer W. Kimball

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Worthy of Our Promised Blessings

The Atonement, which can reclaim each one of us, bears no scars. -Linda S. Reeves

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future

Rise above the carnal and rest [your] mind on things clean and sacred.  -Spencer W. Kimball

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Worthy of Our Promised Blessings

Turn it off, rip it up, throw it out, and slam the door. -Linda S. Reeves

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future

There are Voices all about us. Some are harsh and raucous, others sweet and penetrating. -Spencer W. Kimball

D.C. Droplets October 2015 -Worthy of Our Promised Blessings

Anything that is below our Heavenly Father's standards, ... weakens us. -Linda S. Reeves

G.C. Droplelts April 1971 -Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future

If the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? -Spencer W. Kimball

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Worthy of Our Promised Blessings

For the Spirit speaketh the truth and lieth not. Wherefore, it speaketh of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be. -Linda S. Reeves

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Voices of the Past, of the Present, of the Future

History repeats itself, and we need only return to the past to learn the solutions for the present and the future. -Spencer W. Kimball

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Worthy of Our Promised Blessings

The power of procreation is not an incidental part of the plan; it is the plan. -Linda S. Reeves

Pondrize -October 12th 2015

And the righteous need not fear, for they are those who shall not be confounded. ... -1 Nephi 22:22

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Discovering the Divnity Within

"It is through the whisperings of the Spirit that the divine nature of a doubter, after gasping for breath, finds the peace to breathe again." -Rosemary M. Wixom

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Discovering the Divnity Within

"We come into this world 'trailing clouds of glory.'" -Rosemary M. Wixom

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Discovering the Divnity Within

God sent you here to prepare for a future greater than anything you can imagine. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Discovering the Divnity Within

Take our validation vertically from Him, not horizontally from the world around us. -Rosemary M. Wixom

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Discovering the Divnity Within

"Look out through a window, not just into a mirror." -Rosemary M. Wixom

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Discovering the Divnity Within

"Our divine nature has nothing to do with our personal accomplishments, the status we achieve, the number of marathons we run, or our popularity and self-esteem. Our divine nature comes from God. it was established in an existence that preceded our birth and will continue on into eternity." -Rosemary M. Wixom

1 Nephi 14:1

"... if the Gentiles shall hearken unto the Lamb of God in that day that he shall manifest himself unto them in word, and also in power, in very deed, unto the taking away of their stumbling blocks--"

Ponderize -October 5th 2015

For a small moment have I forsaken thee, but with great mercies will I gather thee. -3 Nephi 22:7

G.C. Droplets April 1971 -Out of the Darkness

There is no need for anyone to remain in darkness; the light of the everlasting gospel is here. -Joseph Fielding Smith

G.C. Droplets October 2015 -Discovering the Divnity Within

"We come to this earth to nurture and discover the seeds of divine nature that are within us." -Rosemary M. Wixom

1 Nephi 13:37

"And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb; and whoso shall publish peace, yea, tidings of great joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall they be."

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Hold Tight. Hang On. And we will reach our Eternal Destination. -Elder M. Russell Ballard

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The Lord's Apostles and Prophets are Duty Bound to Watch, Warn, and Reach out to those Seeking the Truth. -Elder M. Russell Ballard

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Looking for human weakness in others is rather easy. It's a mistake to only notice that and not see God's Hand working through them. -Elder M. Russell Ballard

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The Church of Jesus Christ has always been led by living Prophets and Apostles. They are mortal and subject to human imperfection. -Elder M. Russell Ballard

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We're on the old ship Zion. God is at the Helm and will stay there. He dictates, guides and directs. -Elder M. Russell Ballard

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God will take you as you are. You don't need to be more than you are to fulfill God's plan for you. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Start where you are. -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Simplify! -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Don't complicate the gospel! If a child can understand it, so can you. -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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When we chase after shadows we'll find things of little substance and value. -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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 Find Truth you can Rely on. Not outlandish claims of Internet Lore.   -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

1 Nephi 13:29

Don't overcomplicate the Gospel. It is plain and easy to understand.

"...because of these things which are taken away out of the gospel of the Lamb, and exceedingly great many do stumble, yea, insomuch that Satan hath great power over them."

1 Nephi 13:26

Don't let others take the good from you. Hold to it tightly.

"... for behold, they have taken away from the gospel of the Lamb many parts which are plain and most precious; and also many covenants of the Lord have they taken away.