Tuesday, February 28, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -All Things Work Together for Good

Sometimes we pass through pain and sorrow that we might grow and be prepared for potential trials in the future. -James B. Martino

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -All Things Work Together for Good

We may never know in this life why we face what we do, but we can feel confident that we can grow from the experience. -James B. Martino

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -All Things Work Together for Good

Each of us will face trails and tests, and it is how we react to those difficulties that will determine our success and happiness. Each of us will face adversity no matter where we are. -James B. Martino

Monday, February 27, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Mother Told Me

There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood. The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation. -Bradley D. Foster (quoting James E. Faust)

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Our Duty to God: The Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising Generation

There is no failure except in giving up. It is never too early or too late to begin. Do not worry about what has happened in the past. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Our Duty to God: The Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising Generation

In these perilous times it is not enough for us to merely know. We must do. -Robert D. Hales

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Saturday, February 25, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Generations Linked in Love

Our inborn yearnings for family connections are fulfilled when we are linked to our ancestors. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -He Is Risen!

The dim light of belief must yield to the noonday sun of revelation. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -He Is Risen!

Man alone received intelligence--a brain, a mind, and a soul. Man alone, with these attributes, had the capacity for faith and hope, for inspiration and ambition. -Thomas S. Monson

Friday, February 24, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 1976 -Spiritual Crocodiles

I follow Him because I want to. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -We Follow Jesus Christ

No one is exempt from the storms of life. -Quentin L. Cook

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -We Follow Jesus Christ

It is appropriate to disagree, but it is not appropriate to be disagreeable. Violence and vandalism are not the answer to our disagreements. If we show love and respect even in adverse circumstances, we become more like Christ. -Quentin L. Cook

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Turn to the Lord

Without hesitation--turn to the Lord for solace. -Donald L. Hallstrom

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -He Lives! All Glory to His Name!

As parents prepare your children for the challenge they will encounter. Teach them truth, encourage them to live it, and they will be all right no matter how severely the world is shaken. -Richard G. Scott

Monday, February 20, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -"You Are My Hands"

This is the spirit of compassion: that we love others as ourselves, seek their happiness, and do unto them as we hope they would do unto us. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -"You Are My Hands"

Let us love at all times. And let us especially be there for our brothers and sisters during times of adversity. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -"You Are My Hands"

It seems only right and proper that we extend to others that which we so earnestly desire for ourselves. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Friday, February 17, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Act in All Diligence

We are to learn our duty from the Lord, and then we are to act in all diligence, never being lazy or slothful. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Continue in Patience

Never give up on anyone. And that includes not giving up on yourself. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Continue in Paitence

Patience is not passive resignation, nor is it failing to act because of our fears. Patience means active waiting and enduring. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Thursday, February 16, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Continue in Patience

Patience requires actively working toward worthwhile goals and not getting discouraged when results don't appear instantly or without effort. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Continue in Patience

If children are ever going to mature and reach their potential, they must learn to wait. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Continue in Patience

Patience--the ability to put our desires on hold for a time--is a precious and rare virtue. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Saturday, February 11, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Watching with All Perseverance

As parents, you and I are not in the business of distributing fish; rather, our work is to help our children learn "to fish." -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Watching with All Perseverance

Endowed with agency, we are agents, and we primarily are to act and not merely be acted upon. -David A. Bednar

Friday, February 10, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -When the Lord Commands

Obedience to the Lord's commands, in spite of how trivial or unimportant we believe them to be, will surely bring His promised blessings. -Bruce A. Carlson

Thursday, February 9, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Helping Hands, Saving Hands

Sometimes we feel that we are weak and lack the strength to rescue others, but the Lord reminds us, "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." -Koichi Aoyagi (Matthew 25:40)

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

G.C. Droplets October 1975 -The Welfare Production-Distribution Department*

Those who accept something for nothing lose their integrity and their self-respect, for they become parasites, living from the work and the efforts of others. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -The Blessing of Scripture

God uses scripture to unmask erroneous thinking, false traditions, and sin with its devastating effects. He is a tender parent who would spare us needless suffering and grief and at the same time help us realize our divine potential. -D. Todd Christofferson

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Mothers Teaching Children in the Home

The influence of righteous, conscientious, persistent, daily parenting is among the most powerful and sustaining forces for good in the world. -L. Tom Perry

Monday, February 6, 2017

Sunday, February 5, 2017

G.C. Droplets October 1975 -Love Takes Time

Love demands action if it is to be continuing. Love is a process. Love is not a declaration. Love is not an announcement. Love is not a passing fancy. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1975 -Love Takes Time

True love is a process. True love requires personal action. Love must be continuing to be real. Love takes time. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Mothers and Daughters

Your mother will be your greatest source of wisdom. No other person on earth loves you in the same way or is willing to sacrifice as much to encourage you and help you find happiness. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Mothers and Daughters

Look to your mother. Learn from her strengths, her courage, and her faithfulness. Listen to her. -M. Russell Ballard

Saturday, February 4, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -The Rock of Our Redeemer

Some who at this very moment feel desperate or discouraged may wonder how they can possibly regain hope. If you are one of those, remember that hope comes as a result of faith. If we would build our hope, we must build our faith. -Wilford W. Andersen

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -The Rock of Our Redeemer

Hope, with its attendant blessings of peace and joy, does not depend on circumstance. -Wilford W. Andersen

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -Our Path of Duty

Doing one's duty is a manifestation of one's faith. -Keith B. McMullin

Friday, February 3, 2017

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

G.C. Droplets April 2010 -The Power of the Priesthood

It might seem hopeless; it is monumentally difficult but it is not only possible but certain that we will win the battle. -Boyd K. Packer