Wednesday, January 31, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 1980 -Where Do We Stand?

With the ancient scriptures in our hands and the teachings of modern prophets constantly before us, we chart the course which the Lord expects us to follow. -Mark E. Petersen

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Truth Restored

To be obedient to the commandments of God requires an understanding of them. It necessitates faith in them. -Richard G. Scott

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 1980 -The Book of Mormon

If we would avoid adopting the evils of the world, we must pursue a course which will daily feed our minds with and call them back to the things of the Spirit. -Marion G. Romney

Monday, January 29, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 1980 -A Tribute to the Rank and File of the Church

Lives are shaped through the influence of obscure, faithful members who carry the spirit of the gospel. -Boyd K. Packer

Sunday, January 28, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -On Zion's Hill

While the Church is housed in chapels, it lives in the heart and soul of every Latter-day Saint. -Boyd K. Packer

Thursday, January 25, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Do Your Duty--That Is Best

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Do Your Duty--That Is Best

If we don't try, then we don't do; and if we don't do, then why are we here? -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Do Your Duty--That Is Best

We can experience that burst of confidence. We can feel that pride of performance. A three-word formula will help us: Never give up. -Thomas S. Monson

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Called and Chose

All of us may expect some challenges to our faith. These challenges may come in different ways. You may not always like the counsel that the Church leaders give to you. They are not trying to be popular. they are trying to help us avoid the calamities and disappointments that come through disobedience to God's laws. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -The Blessings of General Conference

The willingness to take actions on what we have learned opens the doors for marvelous blessings. -Paul V. Johnson

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -The Blessings of General Conference

There is so much guidance and direction available that you won't make major mistakes in your life unless you consciously ignore the guidance you receive. -Paul V. Johnson

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -The Blessings of General Conference

It is not surprising that in the face of tremendous evil and temptation the Lord does not leave us to find our way on our own. In fact, there is more than enough guidance available to each of us if we will listen. You have received the gift of the Holy Ghost to direct and inspire you. -Paul V. Johnson

Monday, January 22, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Man's Search for Divine Truth

Do not let your private doubts separate you from the divine source of knowledge. -Charles Didier (quoting James E. Faust)

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Man's Search for Divine Truth

Test divine revelation. Hear the voice of the Lord. It is real; it is personal; it is true. Reason does not and cannot replace revelation. -Charles Didier

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Saturday, January 20, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest

No matter who or what we are, we help ourselves when we help families. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -What Matter's Most Is What Lasts Longest

Remember that the expression of love and encouragement from an extended family member will often provide the right influence and help a child at a critical time. -M. Russell Ballard

Friday, January 19, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and be Steady

Seeking forgiveness is always better now than later. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and be Steady

Great faith has a short shelf life. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Spiritual Prepardness: Start Early and be Steady

However much faith to obey God we now have, we will need to strengthen it continually and keep it refreshed constantly. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and be Steady

The great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God's commands in the midst of the storms of life. It is not to endure storms, but to choose the right while they rage. -Henry B. Eyring

Thursday, January 18, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 1980 -The Prophet and the Prison

All men are basically good. Some just lose their way and need to be led back into proper paths and habits. -Marvin J. Ashton (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -"If Christ Had My Opportunities ..."

Each one of us can make a difference in someone's life, but we must act; we must do; we must labor diligently. -Paul K. Sybrowsky

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -True Happiness: A Conscious Decision

Believing, desiring, deciding, and choosing correctly are the simple actions that define an increase in happiness and an increase in the inner assurance that transcends this life. -Benjamin D. Hoyos

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -True Happiness: A Conscious Decision

We find happiness in the midst of the trial of our faith. -Benjamin D. Hoyos

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -True Happiness: A Conscious Decision

We need to recognize that "wanting to" is the determining factor which leads us to lay hold upon the word of God and be happy. -Benjamin D. Hoyos

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -True Happiness: A Conscious Decision

Life is good, if we live in such a way to make it so. -Benjamin D. Hoyos

Monday, January 15, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -To Young Women

The key to feeling [confident] is to always listen to your inner self--[the real you.] -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -To Young Women

Good friends would never embarrass you, demean you, or exploit you. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -To Young Women

If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates. -Jeffrey R. Holland (quoting Joseph Smith)

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Friday, January 12, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -The Sanctity of the Body

When we become other-oriented, or selfless, we develop an inner beauty of spirit that glows in our outward appearance. -Susan W. Tanner

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -The Sanctity of the Body

You must do everything you can to make your appearance pleasing, but the minute you walk out the door, forget yourself and start concentrating on others. -Susan W. Tanner

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Be Prepared ... Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Tragedies never triumph where personal righteousness prevails. -Keith B. McMullin

Thursday, January 11, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Be Prepared ... Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Faith, spirituality, and obedience produce a prepared and self-reliant people. -Keith B. McMullin

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Be Prepared ... Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

If our hearts are right before God, adversity will school us, help us overcome our carnal nature, and nurture the divine spark within us. Were it not for adversity, we would not know to "choose the better part." - Keith B. McMullin

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

G.C. Droplets October 2005 -Blessings Resulting from Reading the Book of Mormon

Pursuing the things of the world can sometimes give us momentary pleasures but not lasting joy and happiness. -L. Tom Perry

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 1980 -"He Is Not Here. He Is Risen"

I thank God for his revelations to his prophets, past and present, and for not leaving us alone. -David B. Haight

Sunday, January 7, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -It Shows in Your Face

I believe that as you awake and arise, your light will be a standard to the nations, but I also believe your standards will be a light to the nations. -Elaine S. Dalton

G.C. Droplets October 1979 -Women for the Latter Day

We must fortify ourselves so that when hard or lonely moments come, we can call upon God for his strength, wisdom, and vision, that we might act according to righteous principles. -Barbara B. Smith

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -You Have a Noble Birthright

Repentance is like a giant eraser, and it can erase permanent ink! It is not easy, but it is possible. -Julie B. Beck

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -You Have a Noble Birthright

When you know who you are and what you should be doing with your life, you don't want to hide your light. -Julie B. Beck

Saturday, January 6, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -You Have a Noble Birthright

The teachings of the gospel are always a guide to a full understanding of our destiny and privileges. -Julie B. Beck

G.C. Droplets October 1979 -Our Mighty Errand

We must begin at once to work our plan of life, deciding to whom and to what we will give our fullest attention, our highest loyalty, our deepest commitment. -Elaine A. Cannon

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -"I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up"

Each of our little deeds may share only a pinpoint of light, but added together they begin to make a significant difference. -Susan W. Tanner

Friday, January 5, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -"I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up"

Good works should not be done for the purpose of receiving recognition. -Susan W. Tanner

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -Until Again We Meet

May we remain fortified against the wiles of the adversary. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1979 -The Role of Righteous Women

Become scholars of the scriptures--not to put others down, but to lift them up! -Spencer W. Kimball

G.C. Droplets October 1979 -The Role of Righteous Women

If, in the short term, we are sometimes dealt with insensitively and thoughtlessly by others, by imperfect men and women, it may still cause us pain, but such pain and disappointment are not the whole life. The ways of the world will not prevail, for the ways of God will triumph. -Spencer W. Kimball

Thursday, January 4, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -The Abundant Life

We are happiest when our lives are connected to others through unselfish love and service. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -The Abundant Life

Love is the essence of the gospel and the greatest of all the commandments. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -The Abundant Life

The gospel of Jesus Christ is not a religion of mourning and gloom. The faith of our fathers is one of hope and joy. It is not a gospel of chains but a gospel of wings. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -The Abundant Life

The Lord has no given us the gospel that we may go around mourning all the days of our lives. -Joseph B. Wirthlin (quoting Lorenzo Snow)

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -Prayer, Faith, and Family

A fervent, sincere prayer is a two-way communication which will do much to bring His Spirit lowing like healing water to help with the trials, hardships, aches, and pains we all face. -H. Bruce Stucki(quoting James E. Faust)

Monday, January 1, 2018

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -Instruments of the Lord's Peace

It is not our duty to go into the world and find fault with others, neither to criticize men because they do not understand. -Robert S. Wood (quoting George Albert Smith)

G.C. Droplets April 2006 -Instruments of the Lord's Peace

 Whenever your politics cause you to speak unkindly of your brethren, know this, that you are upon dangerous ground. -Robert S. Wood (Quoting George Albert Smith)