G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Power of a Strong Testimony

Your personal security and happiness depend upon the strength of your testimony, for it will guide your actions in times of trial or uncertainty. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Power of a Strong Testimony

A testimony is not emotion. It is the very essence of character woven from threads born of countless correct decisions. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Power of a Strong Testimony

A testimony is fortified by spiritual impressions that confirm the validity of a teaching, of a righteous act, or of a warning of pending danger. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Power of a Strong Testimony

A strong testimony is the unshakable foundation of a secure, meaningful life where peace, confidence, happiness, and love can flourish. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -The Role of the Book of Mormon in Conversion

The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It leads us to the covenants of the Father, which if kept will assure us of His greatest gift--eternal life. -Shayne M. Bowen

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Beware of Murmuring

Obedience is essential to realize the blessings of the Lord, even if the purpose of the commandment is not understood. -H. Ross Workman

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -The Ministry of Reconciliation

I ask us to be peacemakers--to love peace, to seek peace, to create peace, to cherish peace. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -The Ministry of Reconciliation

Notwithstanding even the most terrible offenses that might come to us, we can rise above our pain only when we put our feet onto the path of true healing. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -The Ministery of Reconciliation

Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more [destructive] than the injury that provokes it. -Jeffrey R. Holland (quoting from Seneca, In Tryon Edwards.)

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -"Go Ye Therefore, and Teach All Nations"

When a "pearl of great price" comes into our lives, we cannot be content just to admire it by ourselves. It must be shared! -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Our Actions Determine Our Character

Our home should ideally be a refuge where each member feels safe, secure, loved, and insulated from the harsh criticism and contention that we so often encounter in the world. -Wayne S. Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Our Actions Determine Our Character

The decisions we make and the way we behave are what ultimately shape our character. -Wayne S. Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Our Actions Determine Our Character

It may seem natural to react to a situation by giving back what is given to us. But it doesn't have to be that way. -Wayne S. Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Our Actions Determine Our Character

In most encounters we can determine the kind of experience we are going to have by how we respond. -Wayne S. Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Becoming a Shepherd

The world is more hope-filled and joyful because of the inspired acts of kindness you perform. -Bonnie H. Cordon

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -"Youth of the Noble Birthright"

We'll not break faith, none of us. This is a generation of hope and faith and aspirations. -Ardeth Greene Kapp

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"The First and Great Commandment"

The symbol of life is to give. -Robert F. Orton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"The First and Great Commandment"

Just as service is a natural consequence of love, so is love a natural consequence of service. -Robert F. Orton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"The First and Great Commandment"

Our eternal progression leans heavily on the degree to which we love. -Robert F. Orton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"The First and Great Commandment"

Love is the driving force behind faith. -Robert F. Orton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"The First and Great Commandment"

Love is like the Polar Star. In a changing world, it is a constant. -Robert F. Orton (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"The First and Great Commandment"

I thought for many years that love was an attribute. But it is more. It is a commandment. -Robert F. Orton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"The First and Great Commandment"

Hatred is the antithesis of love. -Robert F. Orton

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead

May the peace of the Lord sustain us now and forever. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Upheld by the Prayers of the Church

God wants us to become like himself. We are being prepared for godhood, and it hurts; it hurts abominably, but there is peace. -John K. Carmack

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

We set the dial. We determine the degree of our happiness in this and the next world. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

In certain times and circumstances, discipleship requires us to be willing to stand alone! -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

However costumed or made up, lust is no substitute for love; actually, it chokes out the development of real love, causing "the love of many [to] wax cold." -Neal A. Maxwell (Matthew 24:12)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

The lustful person will usually be found to have a terrible hollowness at the center of his life. -Neal A. Maxwell (quoting Henry Fairlie)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

Fearful of the dawn, evil cannot stand the steady scrutiny of bright truth, nor can it endure the quiet reflections of soul-searching! -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

Yes, we mortals are still free to choose. Yes, a war was even fought in heaven to preserve our moral agency. Yet down here, the great gift of agency is often surrendered without so much as a mild whimper! -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Sisters' Participation in the Gathering of Israel

You have the capacity to sense what someone needs--and when he or she needs it. You can reach out, comfort, teach, and strengthen someone in his or her very moment of need. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Sisters' Participation in the Gathering of Israel

No one can do what a righteous woman can do. No one can duplicate the influence of a mother. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Count Your Blessings

Suffering can make saints of people as they learn patience, long-suffering, and self-mastery. -Yoshihiko Kikuchi (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Count Your Blessings

We know little of the will of the Lord, yet we judge the Lord often with our small wisdom. -Yoshihiko Kikuchi

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Returned Missionary

The Lord's words are always positive and direct, revealing the blessings that come through following His law and His way. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Returned Missionary

If the world has diverted us from the practice of prayer, we then have lost a great spiritual power. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Returned Missionary

The guidance of the Holy Spirit seems to be magnified the more times we appeal to the Lord for direction on a given day. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Parents and Children

Stand out; be different from the world. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -The Sure Sound of the Trumpet

The example which we set and the life we live are a reflection of all that we truly are. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -The Sure Sound of the Trumpet

We cannot escape from ourselves or from that which we hold in our hearts. We become that which we pursue. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -The Sure Sound of the Trumpet

Our actions are the results of our ignorance or the fruits of our knowledge, the results of our disbelief or of the testimony which we possess. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -The Sure Sound of the Trumpet

Our attitudes, actions, and words convey messages to others which in some way affect their lives, either positively or negatively. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Times in Which We Live

Religion offers no shield for wickedness, for evil, for those kinds of things. The God in whom I believe does not foster this kind of action. He is a God of mercy. He is a God of love. He is a God of peace and reassurance, and I look to Him in times such as this as a comfort and a source of strength. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Times in Which We Live

There are times when we must stand up for right and decency, for freedom and civilization. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Times in Which We Live

Let us be friendly and helpful, protective and supportive. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

There will be times when you feel that your progress in learning how better to nurture is slow. It will take faith to endure. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

It takes great love to feel the needs of someone else more than your own. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

Fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. They are equal partners, equal in their potential for spiritual growth and for acquiring knowledge, and so are unified by helping each other. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Set in Order Thy House"

Because the evil one is ever at work, our vigilance cannot be relaxed--not even for a moment. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Set in Order Thy House"

Parents and children should realize that strong opposition will always come against the work and will of the Lord. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Set in Order Thy House"

Not only are parents to cling to the word of the Lord, but they have a divine mandate to teach it to their children. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Set in Order Thy House"

Anchored in truth, that iron rod is immovable and immutable. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Set in Order Thy House"

Regardless of gender, marital status, or age, individuals can choose to link themselves directly to the Savior, hold fast to the rod of His truth, and lead by the light of that truth. By so doing, they become examples of righteousness to whom others will want to cling. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -The Joy of Unselfish Service

Our Savior gave Himself in unselfish service. He taught that each of us should follow Him by denying ourselves of selfish interests in order to serve others. -Cristina B. Franco (quoting Dallin H. Oaks)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Fear Not: For They That Be with Us Are More"

Loving may come naturally, but leading is a polished skill that maybe we don't take seriously enough. We lead by example more strongly than any other way. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Fear Not: For They That Be with Us Are More"

Love is listening when they are ready to talk. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Divine Discontent

Peace comes in knowing that being more does not necessarily equate to doing more. -Michelle D. Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Divine Discontent

Never suppress a generous thought. -Michelle D. Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Divine Discontent

Divine discontent will lead us to faithful action. Divine discontent is not an invitation to stay in our comfort zone, nor will it lead us to despair. -Michelle D. Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Divine Discontent

Our discontent can become divine--or destructive. -Michelle D. Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Divine Discontent

We should welcome feelings of divine discontent that call us to a higher way, while recognizing and avoiding Satan's counterfeit--paralyzing discouragement. -Michelle D. Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Divine Discontent

Each of us, if we are honest, feels a gap between where and who we are, and where and who we want to become. -Michelle D. Craig

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -The Practice of Truth

I believe for every law of truth we keep, there is a compounding effect. Our character is a complex of coordinated support systems, just like a well-engineered bridge. Each truss, column, column, or girder contributes to the strength or weakness of the whole structure. -J. Richard Clarke

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Standing Tall

It is said that a fence-sitter eventually has to come down on one side or the other. If we are sitting on top of life's fences, now is the time to muster the courage to stand tall on the side of righteousness and shun the shackles of sin. -H. David Burton

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -For Him

When we focus on all that God has done for us, our service flows from a heart of gratitude. As we become less concerned about our service magnifying us, we realize instead that the focus of our service will be on putting God first. -Joy D. Jones

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -For Him

Sometimes we may initially serve from a sense of duty or obligation, but even that service can lead us to draw on something higher within us, leading us to serve in "a more excellent way." -Joy D. Jones

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -The Simplicity of Gospel Truths

People don't soon forget acts of simple kindness. Pure love can transcend all differences. -Robert L. Simpson

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -The Simplicity of Gospel Truths

The closer we approach a basic truth, the more simply it can be expressed. -Robert L. Simpson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Believe, Love, Do

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. This is a promise to all who seek to believe. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Believe, Love, Do

Belief is not so much like a painting we look at and admire and about which we discuss and theorize. It is more like a plow that we take into the fields and, by the sweat of our brow, create furrows in the earth that accept seeds and bear fruit that shall remain.  -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Believe, Love, Do

It is the love of God that rescues, restores, and revives. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Believe, Love, Do

Believe, love, and do. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Believe, Love, Do

There is a solution to even the deepest hopelessness and discouragement you might feel. This hope is found in the transformative power of the gospel of Jesus Christ and in the Savior's redemptive power to heal us of our soul-sickness. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Now Is the Time

Our opportunities to give of ourselves are indeed limitless, but they are also perishable. There are hearts to gladden. There are kind words to say. There are gifts to be given. There are deeds to be done. There are souls to be saved. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Reaching Down to Lift Another

We need to care for one another more diligently. We need to make a little more effort to assist those who are down at the bottom of the ladder. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Reaching Down to Lift Another

Brethren, let us be worthy of the priesthood which we hold. Let us live nearer to the Lord. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Our Campfire of Faith

We may, for a time, lose our way. God lovingly assures us, no matter where we are or what we have done, there is no point of no return. He waits ready to embrace us. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Our Campfire of Faith

There is joy in imagining, learning, doing worthwhile new things. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Our Campfire of Faith

Our campfire of faith--our memories, experiences, and heritage of faith in God's goodness and tender mercies in our life--has strengthened us through the night. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Our Campfire of Faith

On long lonely nights, our campfire of faith can give hope and assurance. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 2018 - Our Campfire of Faith

Attempt to be creative, even if the results are modest. … Creativity can engender a spirit of gratitude for life and for what the Lord has woven into your being. -Gerrit W. Gong (quoting Richard G. Scott)

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -One in Christ

As we encourage, support, and love each other, we combine to form a mighty force for good in the world. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Some Great Thing"

Often we cannot see the potential in doing seemingly small things. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Some Great Thing"

We show our love for the Savior by doing the many small acts of faith, devotion, and kindness to others that define our character. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Some Great Thing"

We do not prove our love for the Savior only by doing "some great thing." -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice

Listening to and hearkening to living prophets will have profound, even life-changing effects in our lives. We are strengthened. We are more assured and confident in the Lord. We hear the word of the Lord. We feel God's love. We will know how to conduct our lives with purpose. -Dean M. Davies

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Create or Continue Priesthood Links

In the service of the Lord, it is not where you serve but how. -Keith K. Hilbig (quoting J. Reuben Clark Jr.)

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ

Regardless of what others may say or do, no one can ever take away a witness to your heart and mind about what is true. -D. Todd Christofferson (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Gratitude

Gratitude is said to be the memory of the heart. -Steven E. Snow (quoting Joseph F. Smith)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Gratitude

The spirit of gratitude is always pleasant and satisfying because it carries with it a sense of helpfulness to others; it begets love and friendship, and engenders divine influence. -Steven E. Snow (quoting Joseph F. Smith)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Gratitude

Isn't it ironic that we will often travel many miles to see the wonders of nature or the creations of man, but yet ignore the beauty in our own backyard? -Steven E. Snow

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Truth and the Plan

Our personal decisions should be based on information from sources that are qualified on the subject and free from selfish motivations. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Truth and the Plan

Expertise in one field should not be taken as expertise on truth in other subjects. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Truth and the Plan

We need to be cautious as we seek truth and choose sources for that search. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Restoring the Lost Sheep

It is not enough to do our best. Unless we do all we can, we do less than we ought. We must succeed in doing what is necessary. Unless we get the job done, it is not enough. -Joseph B. Wirthlin (quoting Marion G. Romney)

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Restoring the Lost Sheep

It is a well-known fact that the attitude, the thinking of each of us, must be right before we can do what's right. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Restoring the Lost Sheep

What I say, however, won't do any good unless what is said fits in with what the listener wants for himself and has a profound hunger to attain. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Restoring the Lost Sheep

Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Our Duty to God

I make you a promise that God will not forsake you if you will walk in His paths with the guidance of His commandments. -Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Gather Together in One All Things in Christ

Church organizations and programs exist to bless individuals and families and are not ends in themselves. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Gather Together in One All Things in Christ

Only as we gather together in one all things in Christ, with firm focus upon Him, can gospel truths synergistically enable us to become what God desires us to become and endure valiantly to the end. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Fulfilling Our Duty to God

You live in a day of great challenges and opportunities. You have been called to make a difference in the world. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Fulfilling Our Duty to God

The choices you make today will directly influence the number and kinds of opportunities you will have in the future. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Fulfilling Our Duty to God

Get on your knees each day and express to God the desires of your heart. He is the source of all wisdom and will give you answers to your prayers. Be humble and willing to listen to the whisperings of the Spirit. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Be Not Troubled

Optimism, courage, even charity come from a heart not burdened by troubles or turmoil. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Be Not Troubled

If we actively trust in the Lord and His ways, if we are engaged in His work, we will not fear the trends of the world or be troubled by them. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Be Not Troubled

Our love of God counters all fears. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Be Not Troubled

In the coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. -Ronald A. Rasband (quoting Russell M. Nelson) 

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Be Not Troubled

The Lord is with us, mindful of us and blessing us in ways only He can do. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Doctrine of Inclusion

If our history teaches us nothing else, it should teach us to respect the rights of all people to peacefully coexist with one another. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Doctrine of Inclusion

Friendship should never be offered as a means to an end; it can and should be an end unto itself. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Doctrine of Inclusion

Each of us is an individual. Each of us is different. There must be respect for those differences. -M. Russell Ballard (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Doctrine of Inclusion

Practice yourselves the principle of inclusion of others and not exclusion because of religious, political, or cultural differences. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Doctrine of Inclusion

Funny thing about assumptions--they can cut away the very roots of something that could flourish and grow if given a chance. -M. Russell Ballard (quoting Shauna Erickson)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Doctrine of Inclusion

We should love, esteem, respect, and serve one another despite our deepest differences--including religious, political, and cultural differences. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Laying the Foundation of a Great Work

When parents exercise faith by teaching children candidly, lovingly and doing all they can to help them along the way, they receive greater hope that the seeds being sown will take root within the hearts and minds of their children. -Steven R. Bangerter

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Laying the Foundation of a Great Work

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. -Steven R. Bangerter (D&C 64:33)

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Patterns of Prayer

Prayer is a great tower of strength, a pillar of unending righteousness, a mighty force that moves mountains and saves souls. -Bruce R. McConkie

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Like a Watered Garden"

They went forward in faith--faith in God, faith in revealed principle, faith in us. They never looked back. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Lift Up Your Head and Rejoice

Everyone faces hard things. -M. Joseph Brough

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Lift Up Your Head and Rejoice

Sometimes the Lord asks us to do a hard thing, and sometimes our challenges are created by our own or others' use of agency. -M. Joseph Brough

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Lift Up Your Head and Rejoice

Frequently, our first reaction to hard things is "Why me?" Asking why, however, never takes away the hard thing. The Lord requires that we overcome challenges, and He has indicated "that all these things shall give [us] experience, and shall be for [our] good." -M. Joseph Brough   (D&C 122:7)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Writing Gospel Principles in Our Hearts

Knowledge alone is not enough. We must take time to apply the principles in our lives. -Walter F. Gonzalez

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

The Lord has prepared us, line upon line, for the perilous times that we now face. -Quentin L. Cook

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Our Father's Plan

We need not fear but with faith follow our Heavenly Father's great plan of happiness. -Christoffel Golden Jr.

G.C. October 2018 -Opening Remarks

We are each responsible for our individual spiritual growth. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Sisters' Participation in the Gathering of Israel

I invite you to participate in a 10-day fast from social media and from any other media that bring negative and impure thoughts to your mind. Pray to know which influences to remove during your fast. -Russell M. Nelson


-This blog will be taking a 10 day break. Posts will resume on Nov. 11. :)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Help Thou Mine Unbelief"

Genuine fasting fosters strong faith. -L. Whitney Clayton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Help Thou Mine Unbelief"

We simply go and do the things the Lord has commanded, even when we are weary, trusting that He will help us to do exactly as He asks. -L. Whitney Clayton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Help Thou Mine Unbelief"

Faith increases when we not only hear, but act on the word of God as well, in obedience to the truths we have been taught. -L. Whitney Clayton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -"Help thou Mine Unbelief"

There is no faith where there is no obedience. -L. Whitney Clayton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -One Step after Another

Don't worry much about trying to be better than someone else. Learn from others, yes. But don't just try to be better than they are. You have no control over that. Instead try, and try very hard, to be the best that you can be. That, you have control over. -Joseph B. Wirthlin (quoting John Wooden)

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -One Step after Another

We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -One Step after Another

Keep your mind focused. Don't let all that doubt and fear and frustration sort of get in the way. -Joseph B. Wirthlin (quoting Erik Weihenmayer)

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Covenants, Ordinances, and Service

As we seek to teach by the Spirit, we set a high priority on the importance of covenants, ordinances, and service. -A. Theodore Tuttle

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

The evil influence of Satan would destroy any hope we have in overcoming our mistakes. He would have us feel that we are lost and that there is no hope. In contrast, Jesus reaches down to us to lift us up. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

Keep a place in your heart for forgiveness, and when it comes, welcome it in. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

No man knows the full weight of what our Savior bore, but by the power of the Holy Ghost we can know something of the supernal gift He gave us. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Prayer

We can and must go often and carefully to the word of God. If we become casual in our study of the scriptures, we will become casual in our prayers. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Prayer

Pride creates a noise within us which makes the quiet voice of the Spirit hard to hear. -Henry B. Eyring 

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Prayer

Dependence on God can fade quickly when prayers are answered. And when the trouble lessens, so do the prayers. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -It Is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone

If we are going to build the kingdom of God, we as men and women of God must build each other. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -It Is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone

There is no end to the good works of righteous men and women who respect each other and who thrust in their sickles and reap, side by side, in the Lord's vineyard. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Building a Bridge of Faith

A bridge will only resist the storms because of the strength of the pillars of its foundation. -Charles Didier

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Building a Bridge of Faith

Men are building too many walls and not enough bridges. -Charles Didier

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Choose the Good Part

Happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it comes and sit softly on your shoulder. -Marvin J. Ashton (quoting Nathaniel Hawthorne)

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Choose the Good Part

We must constantly remember it is not our situation or problems that make us unhappy; it is our failure to properly resolve them. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Choose the Good Part

Don't let your discouragement make Satan rejoice. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Sharing the Gospel

Revelation comes most often when we are on the move. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Counsel to the Saints

Successful families try to work together toward solutions instead of resorting to criticism and contention. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Counsel to the Saints

Strong families cultivate an attribute of effective communication. They talk out their problems, make plans together, and cooperate toward common objectives. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1984 -Counsel to the Saints

The family is the cornerstone of civilization and no nation will rise above the caliber of its homes. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 2001 -Living in the Fulness of Times

Our strength is our faith in the Almighty. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

Procrastination is truly a thief of time--especially when it comes to downright hard work. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

Work we must, if we shall succeed or if we shall advance. There is no other way. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting J. Reuben Clark)

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

Self-discipline is a rigorous process at best; too many of us want it to be effortless and painless. Should temporary setbacks afflict us, a very significant part of our struggle for self-discipline is the determination and the courage to try again. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

The battle for self-discipline may leave you a bit bruised and battered but always a better person -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

Courage is required to think right, choose right, and do right, for such a course will rarely, if ever, be the easiest to follow. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

We must be true to our ideals, for ideals are like the stars: you can't touch them with your hands, but by following them you reach your destination. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

Seek faith and dispel doubt. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Stephen L. Richards)

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Pathways to Perfection

If we speak in generalities, we rarely have success; but if we speak in specifics, we will rarely have a failure. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Hold High the Torch

Don't dull the brightness of the spirit you came with from heaven. The Lord needs your goodness and your influence in this world. -Margaret D. Nadauld

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Hold High the Torch

Never belittle the gifts God has given to you. -Margaret D. Nadauld

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -A Season for Strength

Good family life is never an accident; it is always an achievement. -Barbara B. Smith

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Live Up to Your Inheritance

You have not failed until you have quit trying. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Standing in Holy Places

Holiness is quiet and gentle, easily missed if we aren't paying attention. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Standing in Holy Places

When we determine within ourselves that we will control our thoughts and our actions and be the best we can possibly be, the best of life will come to us. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Standing in Holy Places

Standing in holy places is all about being in good company, whether you are alone or with others. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -We Look to Christ

In sunshine and in shadow we look to Him, and He is there to assure and smile upon us. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom

One cannot be at peace if one is living a life out of harmony with revealed truth. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -The Power to Make a Difference

If you would be loved, love another. If you would be understood, show understanding to another. If you would find peace, harmony, and happiness, lift another. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -The Power to Make a Difference

Our initial acts of kindness or service to others provide us with channels of inspiration and power. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -How Do You Know?

You can't know the solution if you don't first understand the problem. -William R. Bradford

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Feel the Love of the Lord

Welcome the opportunity that takes you beyond your ordinary self if you would grow. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Parents' Concern for Children

We should never let Satan fool us into thinking that all is lost. Let us take pride in the good and right things we have done; reject and cast out of our lives those things that are wrong; look to the Lord for forgiveness, strength, and comfort; and then move forward. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Parents' Concern for Children

We must not assume that the Lord will judge the success of one in precisely the same way as another. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Parents' Concern for Children

Just as each of us starts at a different point in the race of life, and just as each of us has different strengths and weaknesses and talents, so each child is blessed with his own special set of characteristics. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Parents' Concern for Children

We should remember that errors of judgment are generally less serious than errors of intent. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Parents' Concern for Children

It is a rare father or mother indeed who travels the difficult path of parenting without making errors along the way. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

Woe unto those who feast on the dirt and the distasteful instead of the fruits. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

A truly committed person does not falter in the face of adversity. Until one is committed, there is a chance to hesitate, to go off in another direction, or to be ineffective. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

God will judge you by the way you make use of all your possibilities. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

If you are not in the process of becoming the person you want to be, you are automatically engaged in becoming the person you don't want to be. -Marvin J. Ashton (quoting Dale Carnegie)

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

When our progress seems to be at a standstill, it is well for us to ask who it at fault. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

In setting our own goals we need to examine our own needs and abilities. The direction in which we are moving is more important than where we are at the moment. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

Goals should always be made to a point that will make us reach and strain. Success should not necessarily be gauged by always reaching the goal set, but by progress and attainment. -Marvin J. Ashton (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"The Word Is Commitment"

True happiness is not made in getting something. True happiness is becoming something. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Some Basic Teachings from the HIstory of Joseph Smith

When you recognize that truth, do all that you can to live your life in accordance with it. -Carlos H. Amado

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit

Forgiveness of others for wrongs--imaginary or real--often does more for the forgiver than for the forgiven. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit

If you are prone to criticize or judge, remember, we never see the target a man aims at in life. We see only what he hits. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit

The poison of revenge, or of unforgiving thoughts or attitudes, unless removed, will destroy the soul in which it is harbored. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit

As long as we blame others for our condition or circumstance and build a wall of self-justification around ourselves, our strength will diminish and our power and ability to rise above our situation will fade away. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets October1983 -Removing the Poison of an Unforgiving Spirit

The wise and the happy person removes first the impurities within. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Be a Peacemaker

It seems to me the most pressing need in the world today is peace--not only among nations, but also within families and in our social and business relationships. -Franklin D. Richards

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -How Firm a Foundation

Though we don't know all things, we know that God lives and that He loves us. Standing on that firm foundation, we can reach up and find strength to endure the heavy burdens of life. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -How Firm A Foundation

A firm foundation is necessary for any building, institution, or individual to endure. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -We Walk by Faith

We take one step at a time. In doing so we reach toward the unknown, but faith lights the way. If we will cultivate that faith, we shall never walk in darkness. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -We Walk by Faith

In the winter of our doubt there came the hope of spring. We knew it would come. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -God Grant Us Faith

With faith we can rise above those negative elements in our lives which constantly pull us down. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -God Grant Us Faith

There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult that we cannot meet with faith. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -God Grant Us Faith

We must ever keep before us the big picture, while not neglecting the details. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -God Grant Us Faith

Before us is a great future. It begins today. We cannot pause. We cannot slow down. We cannot slacken our pace or shorten our stride. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -God Grant Us Faith

Out of effort and labor comes strength, and out of service comes gladness. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light

Spiritual pedaling takes both feet! Unless you are fully engaged in living the gospel--living it with all of your "heart, might, mind and strength" --you cannot generate enough spiritual light to push back the darkness. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light

The generation of spiritual light comes from daily spiritual pedaling. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light

Light dispels darkness. When light is present, darkness is vanquished and must depart. More importantly, darkness cannot conquer light unless the light is diminished or departs. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light

By using the Light of Christ to discern and choose what is right, we can be led to an even greater light: the gift of the Holy Ghost. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Be Not Deceived

The Church is true. Those who lead it have only one desire, and that is to do the will of the Lord. They seek his direction in all things. There is not a decision of significance affecting the Church and its people that is made without prayerful consideration, going to the fount of all wisdom for direction. Follow the leadership of the Church. God will not let his work be led astray. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Be Not Deceived

I do not fear truth. I welcome it. But I wish all of my facts in their proper context. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Be Not Deceived

Religion is as much concerned with the heart as it is with the intellect. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Language of Love

Children need sunlight. They need happiness. They need love and nurture. -Gayle M. Clegg (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Language of Love

Sometimes we must run to keep up with our children's faith. -Gayle M. Clegg

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Language of Love

You are known. You are valued. You have potential. You are good. -Gayle M. Clegg

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -What Manne of Men Ought We to Be?

Never allow the adversary to be an influence in your home. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -What Manne of Men Ought We to Be?

Attaining a righteous and virtuous life is within the capability of any one of us if we will earnestly seek for it. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

Each of us must surrender our sins if we are to really know Christ. For we do not know Him until we become like Him. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

Patience is composure under stress. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

If a man does not control his temper it is a sad admission that he is not in control of his thoughts. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?

A priesthood holder is temperate. This means he is restrained in his emotions and verbal expressions. He does things in moderation and is not given to overindulgence. In a word, he has self-control. He is the master of his emotions, not the other way around. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -For Thy Good

Focus not on where we have been but where we are going. Focus not on what has been but what can be. -Richard C. Edgley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -For Thy Good

We can find peace in extending ourselves to others, using our own experiences to provide hope and comfort. -Richard C. Edgley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -For Thy Good

There are few of us, if any, who don't walk the refiner's fire of adversity and despair, sometimes known to others but for many quietly hidden and privately endured. -Richard C. Edgley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -For Thy Good

How difficult it is and painfully foreign it may seem to find the good out of our personal tragedy and suffering. -Richard C. Edgley

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Other Prodigal

Walk peacefully. Walk confidently. Walk without fear and without envy. Be reassured of Heavenly Father's abundance to you always. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Lifeline of Prayer

Each of us has problems that we cannot solve and weaknesses that we cannot conquer without reaching out through prayer to a higher source of strength. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Lifeline of Prayer

Great is the power of prayer. No earthly authority can separate us from direct access to our Creator. There can never be a mechanical or electronic failure when we pray. There is no limit on the number of times or how long we can pray each day. There is no quota of how many needs we wish to pray for in each prayer. We do not need to go through secretaries or make an appointment to reach the throne of grace. He is reachable at any time and any place. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -Our Responsibility to Take the Gospel to the Ends of the Earth

You cannot fully magnify your calling according to the oath and covenant of the priesthood unless you are actively engaged in this work of salvation. -Jack H. Goaslind, Jr.

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -They Pray and They Go

We need to pray, and then we need to act. Both are important. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -It Can't Happen to Me

Develop discipline of self so that, more and more, you do not have to decide and redecide what you will do when you are confronted with the same temptation time and time again. You need only to decide some things once. -James E. Faust (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -It Can't Happen to Me

So much of our course in life is influenced by forces we only partly perceive. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 1983 -"Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother"

Live with enthusiasm! Nobody grows old by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt, as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear, as young as your hope, as old as your despair. -Paul H. Dunn (quoting Douglas McArthur)

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Road We Call Life

At each stage of life's journey, we should set out full of hope and optimism, but we should be prepared nonetheless to face opposition or hardship at some point. -Ben B. Banks

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Becoming Men in Whom the Spirit of God Is

Listen to the still, small voice when you are faced with a time of decision. It will surely be a strong warning voice to tell you when you are in forbidden territory. -L. Tom Perry 

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Consecrate Thy Performance

We usually pay more attention to those we quietly admire. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -The Gospel in Our Lives

What we get depends on what we seek. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Being Teachable

When our desire to receive instruction is a greater force than our comfort in remaining as we are, we become teachable. -Robert R. Steuer

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Faith Obedience

As we make our way through this life's journey, we must continually be on guard and watch for those things which are deceptive and not what they appear to be. -R. Conrad Schultz

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -True Friends

All of us will be tested. And all of us need true friends to love us, to listen to us, to show us the way. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Full Conversion Brings Happiness

It is a sobering reminder to each of us that knowing to do right, even ardently desiring to do right, is not enough. It is often very hard to actually do what we clearly know we should do. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -Hidden Wedges

In many families, there are hurt feelings and a reluctance to forgive. It doesn't really matter what the issue was. It cannot and should not be left to injure. Blame keeps wounds open. Only forgiveness heals. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2002 -"Follow Me"

That we do a lot may not be so important. That we focus the energy of our minds, our hearts, and our souls on those things of eternal significance--that is essential. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Train Up a Child

A child should learn not merely to love, but to be a loving person--to make love his stance in the world. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Train Up a Child

If a child is to grow up to truly join the human race, he needs to know how to keep love alive. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Climbing to Higher Spirituality

Patience is learning to hide your impatience.  -Jacob de Jager

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Climbing to Higher Spirituality

Let us, therefore, get rid of our sandbag of impatience and learn to be more patient. -Jacob de Jager

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Profanity and Swearing

Politeness achieves much more than answering rudeness with rudeness. -Ted E. Brewerton

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -To Forgive Is Divine

People can and do change. -Theodore M. Burton

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -To Forgive Is Divine

Like many good things, forgiveness begins in the home. -Theodore M. Burton

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -You Are All Heaven Sent

Do the best you can to help all of us reach higher and do better. Use your innate spiritual gifts to bless. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Charity: One Family, One Home at a Time

We can alter the face of the earth one family and one home at a time through charity, our small and simple acts of pure love. -Anne C. Pingree

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Charity: One Family, One Home at a Time

Many small people in many small places doing many small things can alter the face of the earth. -Anne C. Pingree

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Blessing Our Families through Our Covenants

It is important for us to realize that there is no one way that a righteous family looks. -Kathleen H. Hughes

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -With Holiness of Heart

Making covenants is the expression of a willing heart; keeping covenants, the expression of a faithful heart. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Each a Better Person

Let us be a happy people. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Each A Better Person

I hope that I will be a little kinder to any I meet who may be in distress. I hope that I will be a little more helpful to those who are in need. I hope that I will be a little more worthy of your confidence. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Dad, Are You Awake?

The Spirit of the Lord cannot be expected to bless our lives if we persist in being angry, callous, and cruel to our mates. -F. Melvin Hammond

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Come to Zion! Come to Zion!

Work is the source of happiness, self-esteem, and prosperity. -Keith B. McMullin

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Fun and Happiness

Both fun and happiness are fine, but certainly happiness is the most worth seeking. Happiness can encompass fun as well, but fun alone will not assure us true happiness. -Claudio R. M. Costa

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Fun and Happiness

Happiness is much more than just fun. Fun is just a fleeting moment, but happiness is a lasting thing. -Claudio R. M. Costa

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Yielding to the Enticings of the Holy Spirit

We cannot set off on a wrong course without first overruling a warning. -Kenneth Johnson (quoting Boyd K. Packer)

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Enriching Family Life

Without discipline and obedience in the home, the unity of the family collapses. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Shall He Find Faith on the Earth?

Our faith is the foundation upon which all our spiritual lives rest. It should be the most important resource in our lives. Faith is not so much something we believe; faith is something we live. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Shall He Find Faith on the Earth

Faith has eyes that penetrate the darkness, seeing into the light beyond. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Within the Clasp of Your Arms

Never give up. Keep trying, keep reaching, keep talking, keep praying--but never give up. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Rise to Your Call

You can have the utmost assurance that your power will be multiplied many times by the Lord. All He asks is that you give your best effort and your whole heart. Do it cheerfully and with the prayer of faith. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Straightway

A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith. One of our greatest resources for success and happiness is doing the right thing now. -Marvin J. Ashton 

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Straightway

Do not doubt your abilities. Do not delay your worthy impressions. With God's help, you cannot fail. He will give you the courage to participate in meaningful change and purposeful living. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Straightway

Wishing things were different in our lives, or waiting for a roadblock to be removed or an attitude altered, can cause us to mark time rather than to move forward straightway. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Straigthway

Unsuspected courage and strength will be given to those who start forward in the right decision. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Straightway

All of us must take charge of our own lives. We must evaluate the choices that are open to us, and then we must act positively on our own decision. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -A Woman of Faith

A woman of faith is fearless. She fears no evil, for God is with her. -Margaret D. Nadauld

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -A Woman of Faith

A woman of faith trusts God and faces adversity with hope. -Margaret D. Nadauld

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -That They May Be One in Us

Becoming at one within ourselves prepares us for the greater blessing of becoming one with God and Christ. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -That They May Be One in Us

As we endeavor day be day and week by week to follow the path of Christ, our spirit asserts its preeminence, the battle within subsides, and temptations cease to trouble. There is greater and greater harmony between the spiritual and the physical until our physical bodies are transformed, in Paul's words, from "instruments of unrighteousness unto sin" to "instruments of righteousness unto God." -D. Todd Christofferson (Romans 6:13)

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Basic Needs of People

Everyone has a need to belong. -James M. Paramore

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -That Ye May Have Roots and Branches

Obedience to the commandments of the Lord, including the important commandment of tithing, brings many blessings. We do not always know how the Lord will bless us. -Hartman Rector, Jr.

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Valiance in the Drama of Life

God does not select the type of life we live. We make that selection by what we think. If you want to play the part, just act the part. -Royden G. Derrick

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -Valiance in the Drama of Life

If we want to be a person of integrity, we act as if we have integrity. If we want to be a person of charity and love, we act as if we have that characteristic and we will be that person. -Royden G. Derrick

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Peace, Be Still

There is one responsibility that no man can evade. That is the effect of personal influence -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Peace, Be Still

For each of us it is infinitely better to hear and heed the call of conscience, for conscience always warns us as a friend before punishing us as a judge. -Thomas S. Monson 

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Peace, Be Still

Let integrity be our standard. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could

We develop our talents first by thinking we can. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could

At times all of us are called upon to stretch ourselves and do more than we think we can. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -The Greatest Geneartion of Missionaries

The rules for happiness and success after your mission are pretty much the same as they were during your mission: pray hard, work hard, and be obedient. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -The Stake Patriarch

It has been said that a patriarchal blessing is a "'[paragraph] from the book of your possibilities.' If we read our patriarchal blessings, we will see what the spirit of prophecy has held up to us as to what each of us can become." -Boyd K. Packer (quoting Harold B. Lee)

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -"Shine As Lights in the World

The Lord knows how true individual development requires a setting of agency and opportunity. There is no other way. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -"Shine As Lights in the World"

Life is a test in which man must overcome by faith, walking on the strait and narrow path--which is surely no escalator--but the path is there! -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -"Blessed Are the Peacemakers"

Peace can prevail only when that natural inclination to fight is superseded by self-determination to live on a loftier level. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps

Critics may wear out their lives in trying to deny or demean or cast doubts, but all who ask of God in faith have the assurance that by the voice of the Spirit will come the certainty that this work is divine. -Gordon G. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1983 -He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps

God is weaving his tapestry according to his own grand design. All flesh is in his hands. It is not our prerogative to counsel him. It is our responsibility and our opportunity to be at peace in our minds and in our hearts, and to know that he is God, that this is his work, and that he will not permit it to fail. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -The Celestial Nature of Self-reliance

The development of our spiritual nature should concern us most. Spirituality is the highest acquisition of the soul, the divine in man; 'the supreme, crowning gift that makes him king of all created things.' It is the consciousness of victory over self and of communion with the infinite. It is spirituality alone which really gives one the best in life. - Marion G. Romney (quoting David O. McKay)

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -The Celestial Nature of Self-reliance

Self-reliance is not the end, but a means to an end. -Marion G. Romney

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -The Celestial Nature of Self-reliance

Many programs have been set up by well-meaning individuals to aid those who are in need. However, many of these programs are designed with the shortsighted objective of "helping people," as opposed to "helping people help themselves." Our efforts must always be directed toward making able-bodied people self-reliant. -Marion G. Romney

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -The Blessings We Receive As We Meet the Challenges of Economic Stress

The Lord gets his best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction. -James E. Faust (quoiting C. H. Spurgeon)

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -The Blessings We Receive As We Meet the Challenges of Economic Stress

Economists seem to have a hard time deciding when we are in a depression or a recession. One person said you can tell it this way: "A recession: a period in which you tighten your belt, a depression: a time in which you have no belt to tighten." -James E Faust (quoting Braude Speaker)

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -But If Not

Faith is, quite simply, a confidence in the Lord. -Lance B. Wickman

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -But If Not

Reduced to their essence, humility and submissiveness are an expression of complete willingness to le the "why" questions go unanswered for now, or perhaps even to ask, "Why not?" -Lance B. Wickman

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -But If Not

Do not ever doubt the goodness of God, even if you do not know "why." -Lance B. Wickman

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings

Pay your tithing. Unlock the windows of heaven. You will be abundantly blessed for your obedience and faithfulness to the Lord's laws and commandments. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings

Like the pioneers, the obedient payment of tithing fortifies our faith, and that faith sustains us through the trials, tribulations, and sorrows in our life's journey. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings

Tithing develops and tests our faith. By sacrificing to the Lord what we may think we need or want for ourselves, we learn to rely on him. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -Application of Welfare Principles in the Home: A Key to Many Family Problems

Many times the solutions to our problems await only our discovery that we already have the key to the answer. -Barbara B. Smith

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Were There Not Ten Cleansed?

It's so easy in life for us to receive blessings, many of them almost uncounted, and have things happen in our lives that can help change our lives, improve our lives, and bring the Spirit into our lives. But we sometimes take them for granted. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -What's in It for Me?

Almost every day brings opportunities to perform unselfish acts for others. Such acts are unlimited and can be as simple as a kind word, a helping hand, or a gracious smile. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -What's in It for Me?

For each of us unselfishness can mean being the right person at the right time in the right place to render service. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Encircled in the Arms of His Love

As to remedying our personal mistakes, we face no hindering traffic jams on the road of repentance. It is a toll road, not a freeway, and applying Christ's Atonement will speed us along. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -A Voice of Gladness for Our Children

Children are always learning from us. They are learning what is important by what we choose to do as well as what we choose not to do. -Coleen K. Menlove

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -A Voice of Gladness for Our Children

The joy of our testimonies of the Savior can punctuate every aspect of our lives as we seek to come unto Christ. -Coleen K. Menlove

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -"Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased"

Perfection in one thing can act as a stepping-stone to perfection in something else. -George P. Lee

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -The Global Church Blessed by the Voice of the Prophets

Our safety lies in repentance. Our strength comes of obedience to the commandments of God. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -The Global Church Blessed by the Voice of the Prophets

There is no need to fear. We can have peace in our hearts and peace in our homes. We can be an influence for good in this world, every one of us. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley) 

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -The Global Church Blessed by the Voice of the Prophets

Whatever our challenges in life may be, our burdens may become light if we not only believe in Christ, but also in His ability and His power to cleanse and console our lives, and accept His peace. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets October 2002 -Called of God

We live in a world that is crying for righteous leadership based on trustworthy principles. -L. Tom Perry

"O That I Were an Angel, and Could Have the Wish of Mine Heart"

We are as one great family, representatives of the human family in this vast and beautiful world. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -You Are a Child of God

May life be kind to you, for you are indeed a child of God, worthy and deserving of His love and blessing. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -Pure Religion

Certainly one of our God-given privileges is the right to choose what our attitude will be in any given set of circumstances. We can let the events that surround us determine our actions--or we can personally take charge and rule our lives. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -Pure Religion

No religion, group, or individual can prosper over an extended period of time with fault-finding as their foundation. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -Pure Religion

If you will keep your eyes, ears, and mind open, you can learn much while you are here. Look for the good and overlook that which is different from your ways. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -Pure Religion

At no time did Jesus Christ encourage us to spend time participating in damaging, destructive criticism. His message was to encourage us to seek, learn, and share all that is praiseworthy and of value as we associate with our fellowmen. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Show You Know

The Savior taught us to love and do good to one another--even those who have different standards. These differences are no excuse for avoiding others or being unkind. -Coleen K. Menlove

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -The Pearl of Great Price

There are many testaments of Jesus Christ--the Old Testament, the New Testament, another testament commonly known as the Book of Mormon. May we drink deeply from these testaments to bear up that testimony in our hearts. -J. Thomas Fyans

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Light of His Love

Heavenly Father knows how to love each of us in the way we most need it. -Gayle M. Clegg

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Virtues of Righteous Daughters of God

Always remember that you can go much further on respect than on popularity. -James E. Faust (quoting N. Eldon Tanner)

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Virtues of Righteous Daughters of God

You cannot be honest with others unless you are honest with yourself. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Virtues of Righteous Daughters of God

Virtue is the chiefest of beauty of the mind, the noblest ornament of humankind. Virtue is our safeguard and our guiding star that stirs up reason when our senses err. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Press Forward and Be Steadfast

Your vision of your future will help you press forward. Take a few minutes to envision where you want to be in one year or two or five. Then take action to prepare yourselves. -Elaine S. Dalton

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -There Is Hope Smiling Brightly before Us

Every time you worthily partake of the sacrament, you have the opportunity to begin again and do a little better. It is like burying the old, unworthy part of yourself and starting over with a new life. -Julie B. Beck

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Steadfast in Our Covenants

Sometimes it is hardest in our own homes to be our best selves. -Susan W. Tanner

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -The Power of the Priesthood

Never do anything to disappoint yourselves or your loved ones or the Lord. -Marion G. Romney

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Benediction

Pray for wisdom and understanding as you walk the difficult paths of your lives. If you are determined to do foolish and imprudent things, I think the Lord will not prevent you. But if you seek His wisdom and follow the counsel of the impressions that come to you, I am confident that you will be blessed. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Give Thanks in All Things

Those who view every calamity and measure every new assertion or discovery against the standard of revealed truth need not be "tossed to and fro" but can be steady and at peace. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Give Thanks in All Things

God offers us opportunities for blessings and blesses us through our own adversities and the adversities of others. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1982 -Prepare the Heart of Your Son

We need to understand that we cannot force the heart of another to believe. We cannot force faith and testimony and obedience. We can lead another to believe, but we cannot push another to believe. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Eternal Marriage

If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently. You shield it and protect it. You never abuse it. You don't expose it to the elements. You don't make it common or ordinary. If it ever becomes tarnished, you lovingly polish it until it gleams like new. It because special because you have made it so, and it grows more beautiful and precious as time goes by. -F. Burton Howard

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Eternal Marriage

How can we claim to be one with God if we cannot sustain one another? -F. Burton Howard

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Follow the Instructions

None of us are perfect, and we all need help. But we are not left alone if we are teachable, with hearts to feel and ears to hear. -D. Rex Gerratt

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Overcoming the Stench of Sin

If the Spirit is pricking your heart to correct something in your life, know this: your soul is precious. Heavenly Father wants you to be part of His eternal family. -Spencer V. Jones

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -A Prayer for the Children

Don't just assume your children will somehow get the drift of your beliefs on their own. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -A Prayer for the Children

In matters of religion a skeptical mind is not a higher manifestation of virtue than is a believing heart. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Golden Years

[We] concentrate so much on what people do that [we] overlook what they are, a priceless resource of experience, wisdom, and inspiration. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -War and Peace

The strength of your commitment is measured by your willingness to give your very lives for that in which you believe. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing

God uses your faith to mold your character. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing

God never bestows upon his people, or upon an individual, superior blessings without a severe trial to prove them. -Richard G. Scott (quoting Brigham Young) 

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing

Faith is not just push a button and you get the answer. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing

God has given us the capacity to exercise faith, that we may find peace, joy, and purpose in life. However, to employ its power, faith must be founded on something. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Sustaining Power of Faith in Times of Uncertainty and Testing

A fundamental purpose of earth life is personal growth and attainment. Consequently, there must be times of trial and quandary to provide opportunity for that development. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Did I Tell You ...?

Children--as well as people of all ages--improve behavior from love and encouragement more than from fault finding. -Susan W. Tanner

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Holy Place, Sacred Space

Our homes are holy places filled with sacred space. Though not always tranquil, our homes can be filled with the Spirit of the Lord. -Dennis B. Neuenschwander

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Care for the Life of the Soul

Though ours is a time of conflict, quietly caring for "the life of the soul" is still what matters most.  -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Care for the Life of the Soul

The unfolding of God's work often proceeds quietly. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered

Knowledge without labor is profitless. Knowledge with labor is genius. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered

Successful parents are those who have sacrificed and struggled to do the best they can in their own family circumstances. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Loyalty

Be loyal to your best selves. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Stand in Your Appointed Place

Don't postpone a prompting; rather, act on it, and the Lord will open the way. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Stand in Your Appointed Place

Let us reach out to rescue those who so need our help and lift them to the higher road and the better way. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Devil's Throat

There are so many shades of right and wrong that each of you has to decide where the line will be. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Devil's Throat

If you cross to the devil's side of the line one inch, you are in the tempter's power, and if he is successful, you will not be able to think or even reason properly, because you will have lost the spirit of the Lord.  -James E. Faust (quoting George Albert Smith)

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -And That's the Way It Is

You would do well to view rules as safety restraints, not as chains that bind. Obedience builds strength. And that's the way it is. -H. David Burton

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -And That's the Way It Is

Repetitive reminders can be an irritant when we are trying hard to do our best. -H. David Burton

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -"Even As I Am"

Our great Redeemer calls us to be loyal as we take up the torch of our destiny. -Mark E. Petersen

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Hearts So Similar

I hope my home is my family's place of strength, of faith, and of refuge, a place where truth is confirmed and testimony is strengthened. -Barbara B. Smith (quoting a woman named Heidi)

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Reach for Joy

Life may not always be what we had in mind, but we are not alone. -Elaine Cannon

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Reach for Joy

Attitude in adversity turns hopeless to hopeful. -Elaine Cannon

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Reach for Joy

Whatever life offers, it is to be lived, it is to be learned from. We need to get on with it--and reach for joy. -Elaine Cannon

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Reach for Joy

Trials come in different ways at different stages of life. -Elaine Cannon

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Reach for Joy

Good can come from trouble. Trauma can enliven the heart and enrich the soul. Clouds do have silver linings, and the leaf will burst again on the dry branch. -Elaine Cannon

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Reach for Joy

Though deepening trials throng our way, we know that our afflictions can be consecrated to our good. -Elaine Cannon

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Importance of the Family

We need to make our homes a place of refuge from the storm, which is increasing in intensity all about us. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Importance of the Family

In a world of turmoil and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives and the top of our priorities. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work

We need to be watchful for one another and reach out to one another. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Words to Live By

Life is a mission And not a career. -James M. Dunn (quoting Thomas S. Monson)

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Seek, and Ye Shall Find

Seeking is more of a journey than a single event. -Craig C. Christensen

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -A Child and a Disciple

Among every people and every nation there will be raised up those who serve with absolute assurance that they are children of God. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -The Unspeakable Gift

The Holy Ghost is the greatest guarantor of inward peace in our unstable world. -Joseph B. Wirthlin (quoting James E. Faust)

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -The Value of Work

When faith falters and reason fails, just work. When dreams are shattered and hope seems dead, work. Work as if your life were in peril. It really is. No matter what ails you, work. Work faithfully. -J. Richard Clarke (quoting Korsaren)

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -The Value of Work

What we may lack in aptitude, we can make up for in performance. -J. Richard Clarke

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -The Value of Work

We work to earn a living, it is true; but as we toil, let us also remember that we are building a life. Our work determines what that life will be. -J. Richard Clarke

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -In Search of Treasure

Don't save something only for a special occasion. Every day in your life is a special occasion. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -In Search of Treasure

There is no tomorrow to remember if we don't do something today, and to live most fully today, we must do that which is of greatest importance. Let us not procrastinate those things which matter most. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -In Search of Treasure

The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never crossing the goal line. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -In Search of Treasure

It is necessary to prepare and to plan so that we don't fritter away our lives. Without a goal, there can be no real success. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -In Search of Treasure

Learn from the past. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -In Search of Treasure

Each of us has a heritage--whether from pioneer forebears, later converts, or others who helped to shape our lives. This heritage provides a foundation built of sacrifice and faith. Ours is the privilege and responsibility to build on such firm and stable footings. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Faith through Tribulation Brings Peace and Joy

Tests of our faith are priceless opportunities to discover how deeply the Master cares about the welfare of our souls to help us endure to the end. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Faith Through Tribulation Brings Peace and Joy

In the school of mortality, the tutor is often pain and tribulation, but the lessons are meant to refine and bless us and strengthen us, not to destroy us. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Faith Through Tribulation Brings Peace and Joy

Through the still, small voice of His Spirit, the Lord will protect us, help us, and guide us. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Blessed by Living Water

Peace comes to us from the Lord, but we can help each other feel that peace as we share our burdens and our happiness. -Kathleen H. Hughes

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Blessed by Living Water

We are never abandoned. A wellspring of goodness, of strength and confidence is within us, and when we listen with a feeling of trust, we are raised up. We are healed. We not only survive, but we love life. We laugh; we enjoy; we go forward with faith. -Kathleen H. Hughes

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Forgiveness Will Change Bitterness to Love

Forgiveness means that problems of the past no longer dictate our destinies, and we can focus on the future with God's love in our hearts. -David E. Sorensen 

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Forgiveness Will Change Bitterness to Love

When we forgive others, it frees us to choose how we will live our own lives. -David E. Sorensen

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Forgiveness Will Change Bitterness to Love

Forgiveness does not require us to accept or tolerate evil. It does not require us to ignore the wrong that we see in the world around us or in our own lives. But as we fight against sin, we must not allow hatred or anger to control our thoughts or actions. -David E. Sorensen

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Forgiveness Will CHange Bitterness to Love

Let us not hurt the ones we love the most by selfish criticism! -David E. Sorensen

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Sweet Power of Prayer

Not all our prayers will be answered as we might wish. Occasionally the answer will be no. We should not be surprised. Loving mortal parents do not say yes to every request of their children. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2003 -Sweet Power of Prayer

Prayers can be offered even in silence. One can think a prayer, especially when words would interfere. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -What Temples Are For

Nothing is said or done in the temple which does not have its foundation in the scriptures. -W. Grant Bangerter

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -What Temples Are For

One way to prepare people is to give a strong sermon. Sometimes the result is that we feel guilty. Then after two weeks this feeling wears off, and we get over it. The answer to having a prepared people likes with the leadership of the priesthood. -W. Grant Bangerter

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -To the Women of the Church

You never know. You never know whether you do any good. You never know how much good you do. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -To the Women of the Church

We all worry about our performance. We all wish we could do better. But unfortunately we do not realize, we do not often see the results that come of what we do. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Choose Ye Therefore Christ the Lord

Choosing to make Christ the center of our hearts aids us in so many ways as we strive to teach others to put the Lord into their hearts. -Anne C. Pingree

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -In Covenant with Him

The Lord needs your service, and we need you. -Kathleen H. Hughes

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Sailing Safely the Seas of Life

A man without purpose is like a ship without a rudder--never likely to reach home port. To us comes the signal: Chart your course, set your sail, position  your rudder, and proceed. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Choosing Charity: That Good Part

Charity is expecting the best of each other. -Bonnie D. Parkin (quoting Marvin J. Ashton)

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Choosing Charity: That Good Part

Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. -Bonnie D. Parkin (quoting Marvin J. Ashton)

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Choosing Charity: That Good Part

We can't allow ourselves to feel inadequate by focusing on who we aren't instead on who we are! -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Choosing Charity: That Good Part

Charity is also the Lord's love for us, shown through His acts of service, patience, compassion, and understanding. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Choosing Charity: That Good Part

Each of you--no matter your age, stage of life, or circumstance--is needed, valued, and loved. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Let Us Live the Gospel More Fully

We all need, the whole world needs, the opportunity to meditate and reflect on the things of God and to listen to words that inspire and help. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Let Us Go Up to the House of God

There is more satisfaction in the humble teachings of the Master than all the glamour of a false idea. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Let Us Go Up to the House of God

None of us want to go back to yesterday when today holds so much, and tomorrow even more. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -The Power of Family Prayer

God has placed us in families, for he knows that is where we can best learn to overcome selfishness and pride and to sacrifice for others and to make happiness and helpfulness and humility and love the very essence of our character. -John H. Groberg

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Integrity, the Mother of Many Virtues

When we have been less than we ought to be and have fallen below our own standards, we can have newfound resolve and strength by forsaking our weakness. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Integrity, the Mother of Many Virtues

The whole world admires success. But how each of us defines success and how we seek it is crucial to our happiness. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Integrity, the Mother of Many Virtues

Integrity is the light that shines from a disciplined conscience. It is the strength of duty within us. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Integrity, the Mother of Many Virtues

An honorable man or woman will personally commit to live up to certain self-imposed expectations. They need no outside check or control. They are honorable in their inner core. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Integrity, the Mother of Many Virtues

Integrity is the value we set on ourselves. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Are You a Saint?

If we are to be Saints in our day, we need to separate ourselves from evil conduct and destructive pursuits that are prevalent in the world. -Quentin L. Cook

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Are You a Saint?

It is the obsession with riches that cankers and destroys. -Quentin L. Cook (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Five Million Members--A Milestone and Not a Summit

Let us be grateful. But let us not be boastful. Let us rather be thankful and humble. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -An Enduring Testimony of the Mission of the Prophet Joseph

We teach things of the Spirit best with both example and testimony. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Tithing: An Opportunity to Prove our Faithfulness

All of us are the products of the elements to which we are exposed. We can give direction to those elements and thereby improve the result. -Gordon G. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Tithing: An Opportunity to Prove Our Faithfulness

The Lord will open the windows of heaven according to our need, and not according to our greed. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -We Believe All That God Has Revealed

The closer we keep our lives in harmony with the direction the Lord has given us to guide our lives, the more we will be in tune with His Spirit. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -"A Brother Offended"

Let us all take extra care to avoid both giving and taking offense. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -"A Brother Offended"

Walk away from your investment in the penny stock of pride; it never pays dividends. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -"A Brother Offended"

Do not yesterday hold tomorrow hostage! -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World

The world is constantly crowding in on us. From all sides we feel the pressure to soften our stance, to give in here a little and there a little. We must never lose sight of our objective. We must ever keep before us the goal which the Lord has set for us. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World

There is never reason to despair. This is the work of God. Notwithstanding the efforts of all who oppose it, it will go forward as the God of heaven has designed it should do. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -An Ensign to the Nations, a Light ot the World

Within your sphere of responsibility you have as serious an obligation as do I within my sphere of responsibility. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Three Choices

We all have a pretty good idea of the most important decisions we need to make--decisions that will improve our lives and bring us greater happiness and peace. That is where we should start. That is where we should place our greatest effort -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Three Choices

You'll most likely have a rough time if you think you can make yourself perfect all at once. What you must learn is to choose your priorities. You have to put first things first. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Three Choices

Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Three Choices

Tomorrow's joy or tomorrow's despair has its roots in decisions we make today. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Three Choices

No matter how badly we want to go back and begin again, we can't. We can, however, repent and begin where we are today. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -The Doctrine of the Priesthood

Knowing our limitations, let us then reason together, and perhaps we can at least glimpse the wonders of that power by which the worlds were made. -Bruce R. McConkie

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -He Knows Us; He Loves Us

When mothers--and fathers--pray for the Lord to bless and strengthen their families, He often shows them the way. -Sydney  S. Reynolds

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -He Knows Us; He Loves Us

The Lord not only knows who we are, He knows where we are, and He leads us to do good. -Sydney S. Reynolds

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -What the Gospel Teaches

If you are going to build a house, you don't try to put a roof on it before you get the foundation in. -LeGrand Richards

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -What the Gospel Teaches

If we don't know where we came from, and we don't know why we are here, and we don't know where we are going, nor how to get there, we are just like a ship on the ocean without a rudder, or a sail, or anyone to guide it. We might keep afloat, but we would never come into port. -LeGrand Richards

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -God's Love for Us Transcends Our Transgressions

Too often we make repentance more difficult for each other by our failure to forgive one another. -Ronald E. Poelman

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Bridge Builder

I guess you never know what kind of influence you'll be until a child observes you doing yourself what you have tried to teach him to do. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Bridge Builder

We can't do everything for everyone everywhere, but we can do something for someone somewhere. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Richard L. Evans) 

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Shepherds of Israel

You must stand on higher ground so that you can lift others -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -A Lasting Marriage

Time and experience have proven that unselfishness is the key to successful marriage, for, you see, unselfishness invites reasoning together. -Robert L. Simpson

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Phenomenon That Is You

If you don't know where to start, start with yourself. -James E. Faust (quoting Boyd K. Packer)

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -"We Believe in Being Honest"

Honesty, truth, virtue, and kindness are hallmarks of true Christianity. If we lack them, we can hardly say that we follow Christ. -Mark E. Petersen

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Priesthood, Keys, and the Power to Bless

Accidents are not always prevented by priesthood blessings, but more than one type of protection is available through the priesthood. -Merrill J. Bateman

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Beginning Again

Let us face head-on where we are and where we want to be, and not dwell on the "what ifs" of yesterday. -Hugh W. Pinnock

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Beginning Again

Victory often does come little by little. -Hugh W. Pinnock

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Beginning Again

Remember, all problems do not keel over as Goliath did before David. All battles do not end as dramatically as the one fought at Cumorah. All miracles are not as immediate as when Joseph Smith blessed the sick on the banks of the Missouri River. But problems do go away, battles are won, and miracles do occur in the lives of us all. -Hugh W. Pinnock

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Beginning Again

Now is an opportunity for you to begin again. Don't let a mistake injure you twice as it does if you harbor a past wrong or injustice and let your anger destroy you. -Hugh W. Pinnock

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Beginning Again

Our task is to overcome our problems, take what we have and are, and start again. -Hugh W. Pinnock

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -"This Is No Harm"

Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong. -Marvin J. Ashton (quoting Abraham Lincoln) 

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -"This Is No Harm"

Integrity makes its it possible for us to chart a course of righteous personal conduct long before the time for action arrives. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -"This Is No Harm"

The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. -Marvin J. Ashton (quoting Samuel Johnson)

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Personal Priesthood Responsibility

The strength of the faith within each of us is developed individually, not as a group. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Realize Your Full Potential

God uses challenges that we may grow by conquering them. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Realize Your Full Potential

The flickering flame of faith can die if you do not nurture it. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Realize Your Full Potential

You are of a singular generation with exceptional potential. No wonder Satan wants to cripple that potential by tempting you to violate the laws of God. He knows that he has no power over a righteous individual. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Remember the Mission of the Church

Love one another, brothers and sisters! Have love in your homes and in your hearts! Be peacemakers even though we must live in a world filled with wars and rumors of wars! -Spencer W. Kimball

G.C. Droplets April 1982 -Remember the Mission of the Church

Be of good cheer, for the Lord is guiding His church. -Spencer W. Kimball

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -"Charity Never Faileth"

Men and women who carry heavy responsibility do not need criticism, they need encouragement. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -"Charity Never Faileth"

Hatred always fails and bitterness always destroys, but "charity never faileth." -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Lord Thy God Will Hold Thy Hand

To be in the hands of God would suggest that we are not only under His watchful care but also that we are guarded and protected by His wondrous power. -W. Craig Zwick

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Lord Thy God WIll Hold Thy Hand

No matter what our age or circumstance, we all have a need to know that we have power in the present and hope in the future. -W. Craig Zwick

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -The Honored Place of Woman

Praise your children more than you correct them. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -The Honored Place of Woman

Sound principles and eternal truths need to be frequently repeated so that we do not forget their application nor become dissuaded by other arguments. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Receiving a Testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

Just as the world was prepared for the Restoration, each of us is prepared to receive the light of the gospel in our own lives. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -"The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected"

Never forget that you are sons and daughters of God. Satan cannot forever imprison you. You always hold the key of repentance to unlock the prison door. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

By going forward in faith, you will find that your faith will increase. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

Do not let your private doubts separate you from the divine source of knowledge. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

Spiritual knowledge always requires an exercise of faith. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Lord, I Believe: Help Thou Mine Unbelief

It is a mistake to let distractions, slights, or offenses pull down our own house of faith. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

One cannot successfully attack true principles or doctrine, because they are eternal. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Let Our Voices Be Heard

When evil wants to strike out and disrupt the essence of God's work, it attacks the family. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -"Give with Wisdom That They May Receive with Dignity"

A person's image of himself is nothing more or less than what he has learned through his experiences and his interactions with others. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -"Give with Wisdom That They May Receive with Dignity"

Every human being in every walk of life needs help in building his self-respect and self-reliance. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -"Give with Wisdom That They May Receive with Dignity"

I know I'm somebody 'cause God don't make no junk. -Marvin J. Ashton 

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Seeing the Promises Afar Off

Sometimes the blessings in our lives that we have yet to receive lie beyond the scope of mortal eyes. -Anne C. Pingree

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -Seeing the Promises Afar Off

It matters not where we live or what our individual circumstances may be. Each day our righteous living can demonstrate a faith in Jesus Christ that sees beyond mortal heartaches, disappointments, and unfulfilled promises. -Anne C. Pingree

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Atonement, Repentance, and Dirty Linen

Forget. A relentless memory can canker the most resilient spirit. Leave it alone; lay it down; put it away. -Lynn A. Mickelsen

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Atonement, Repentance, and Dirty Linen

It is not ours to delve into others' problems but rather to perceive the breadth of their goodness. -Lynn A. Mickelsen 

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The Atonement, Repentance, and Dirty Linen

Let us not examine or explore others' sins but look to their divinity. -Lynn A. Mickelsen

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -A Sure Foundation

Our testimonies must be built on a sure foundation, deeply rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, so that when the winds and rains come into our lives, as they surely will, we will be strong enough to weather the storms that rage about us. -Sheldon F. Child

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -A Safe Place for Marriages and Families

Where trust is, love can flourish. -Barbara B. Smith

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -A Safe Place for Marriages and Families

Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams. -Barbara B. Smith (quoting William Butler Yeats)

G.C. Droplets October 2003 -The State of the Church

The sun never sets on this work of the Lord as it is touching the lives of people across the earth. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Love Extends beyond Convenience

It is rarely convenient; but love extends beyond convenience for those who have conditioned themselves to look for opportunities to serve. -J. Richard Clarke

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Love Extends beyond Convenience

Perhaps the most heroic acts are done quietly and with no recognition except from a loving Heavenly Father who rewards us with the sweet peace that passeth understanding. -J. Richard Clarke

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Stay on the High Road

You have the potential to become anything to which you set your mind. You have a mind and a body and a spirit. With these three working together, you can walk the high road that leas to achievement and happiness. But this will require effort and sacrifice and faith. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Stay on the High Road

What a tremendous force for good you are. You are the strength of the present, the hope of the future. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Believe!

You must believe in yourself. Don't give in when the going is rough, for you are laying the foundation of a great work, and that great work is your life. -Elaine S. Dalton (quoting David B. Haight)

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Believe!

Believe in yourselves. Believe that you are never alone. Believe that you will always be guided. -Elaine S. Dalton

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures

Whichever way a person starts studying the scriptures, the key to unlocking important knowledge is to keep studying. -Julie B. Beck

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -All Things Shall Work Together for Your Good

God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom. -Susan W. Tanner (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -All Things Shall Work Together for Your Good

There will be "angels round about you, to bear you up." They will sustain us as we carry our earthly burdens. Often in our lives, those angels are the people around us. -Susan W. Tanner

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Concluding Remarks

May our testimonies of the great foundation principles of this work, which have been burnished more brightly, shine forth from our lives and our actions. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -How to Live Well amid Increasing Evil

Despite pockets of evil, the world overall is majestically beautiful, filled with many good and sincere people. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -How to Live Well amid Increasing Evil

If you choose to concentrate on the dark side, this is what you will see. -Richard G. Scott