Wednesday, November 30, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 1975 -But Watchman, What of the Night?

In this struggle for freedom, at home and abroad, our greatest weapon, both a sword and a shield will be our love of and faith in God. -Vaughn J. Featherstone

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 1975 -But Watchman, What of the Night?

Our concern isn't about the flames of freedom which burn so brightly in our generation; the concern is that in the upcoming generation the fire has never been kindled. -Vaughn J. Featherstone

Monday, November 28, 2016

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Friday, November 25, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Righteous Judge

Without sacrifice, a person may find it hard to forgive himself or herself, because of a lingering consciousness of something withheld. -Lynn G. Robbins

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2010 -Stay on the Path

The world will teach our children if we do not, and children are capable of learning all the world will teach them at a very young age. -Rosemary M. Wixom

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Blessings of Worship

Spiritual experiences have less to do with what is happening around us and everything to do with what is happening within our hearts. -Dean M. Davies

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Blessings of Worship

It is impossible to say that we love God while at the same time hating, dismissing, or disregarding others around us. -Dean M. Davies

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Blessings of Worship

When we worship in spirit, we invite light and truth into our souls, which strengthens our faith. -Dean M. Davies

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Blessings of Worship

Every day, but especially on the Sabbath day, we have the extraordinary opportunity to experience the wonder and awe of heaven and offer our praises to God for His blessed goodness and overwhelming mercy. -Dean M. Davies

Sunday, November 20, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2010 -Because of Your Faith

In whatever country you live, however young or inadequate you feel, or however aged or limited you see yourself being, I testify you are individually loved of God, you are central to the meaning of His work, and you are cherished. -Jeffrey R. Holland

Saturday, November 19, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -To Whom Shall We Go?

Please know that even though great storms of wind and waves beat upon the old ship, the Savior is on board and is able to rebuke the storm with His command "Peace, be still." Until then, we must not fear, and we must have unwavering faith and know that "even the wind and the sea obey him." -Russell M. Ballard

Friday, November 18, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -To Whom Shall We Go?

We must never neglect any of our brothers and sisters. We are all at different places on the path, and we need to minister to one another accordingly. -M. Russell Ballard

Thursday, November 17, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -To Whom Shall We Go?

I don't pretend to know why faith to believe comes easier for some than for others. I'm just so grateful to know that the answers are always there, and if we seek them--really seek with real intent and with full purpose of a prayerful heart--we will eventually find the answers to ur questions as we continue on the gospel path. -M. Russell Ballard

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -To Whom Shall We Go?

Sometimes we can learn, study, and know, and sometimes we have to believe, trust, and hope. -M. Russell Ballard

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -To Whom Shall We Go?

Life can be like hikers ascending a steep and arduous trail. It is a natural and normal thing to occasionally pause on the path to catch our breath, to recalculate our bearings, and to reconsider our pace. Not everyone needs to pause on the path, but there is nothing wrong with doing so when your circumstances require. -M. Russell Ballard

Monday, November 14, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -To Whom Shall We Go?

We should not assume that just because something is unexplainable by us it is unexplainable. -M. Russell Ballard (quoting Neal A. Maxwell)

Saturday, November 12, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -To Whom Shall We Go?

Our precious relationships with families, friends, and the Lord are among the things that matter most in life. Because these relationships are so important, they should be cherished, protected, and nurtured. -M. Russell Ballard

Friday, November 11, 2016

G.C. Droplets April 1975 -An Appeal to Prospective Elders

In the eyes of the Lord, everyone may be a winner. Now it is true that we must earn it; but if there is competition in His work, it is not with another soul--it's with our own former selves. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 1975 -An Appeal to Prospective Elders

If you will return to the environment where spiritual truths are spoken, there will flood back into your minds the things that you thought were lost. Things smothered under many years of disuse and inactivity will emerge. Your ability to understand them will be quickened. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 1975 -An Appeal to Prospective Elders

Nothing good is ever lost. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets October 2010 -As We Meet Together Again

Each temple is blessing the lives of our members and is an influence for good upon those not of our faith. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Great Plan of Redemption

However late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed, however many mistakes you feel you have made ... , or however far from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ's Atonement shines. -Linda S. Reeves (Quoting Jeffrey R. Holland)

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Great Plan of Redemption

When we have sinned, Satan often tries to convince us that the unselfish thing to do is to protect others from the devastation of the knowledge of our sins. ... The truth, however, is that the unselfish and Christlike thing to do is to confess and repent. -Linda S. Reeves

Thursday, November 10, 2016

G.C. Droplets April 2011 -A Living Testimony

Each time you choose to try to live more like the Savior, you will have your testimony strengthened. -Henry B. Eyring

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

G.C. Droplets April 2011 -A Living Testimony

Testimony will come to you in pieces as parts of the whole truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ are confirmed. -Henry B. Eyring

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, [and] temperance. -Galatians 5:22-23 -Peter F. Meurs

Monday, November 7, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -Joy and Spiritual Survival

The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -Joy and Spiritual Survival

Saints can be happy under every circumstance. We can feel joy even while having a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year! -Russell M. Nelson

Sunday, November 6, 2016

G.C. Droplets April 1975 -The Man of Christ

There are occasions when it is more important for us to say a certain thing than it is for others to hear us. -Neal A. Maxwell

Saturday, November 5, 2016

G.C. Droplets April 1975 -The Man of Christ

He knows that having put his hand to the plow he must not look back, because when we are looking back, we are also holding back. -Neal A. Maxwell

Friday, November 4, 2016

G.C. Droplets April 2011 -Guardians of Virtue

Remember that we do not run alone in this great race of life; we are entitled to the help of the Lord. -Elaine S. Dalton (quoting Thomas S. Monson)

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

G.C. Droplets October 2016 -The Perfect Path to Happiness

We are blessed to have the truth. We have a mandate to share the truth. Let us live the truth, that we might merit all that the Father has for us. -Thomas S. Monson