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

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Atonement: All For All

If we must give all that we have, then our giving only almost everything is not enough. If we almost keep the commandments, we almost receive the blessings. -Bruce C. Hafen

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Atonement: All For All

We grow in two ways--removing negative weeds and cultivating positive flowers. -Bruce C. Hafen

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Atonement: All For All

If you have problems in your life, don't assume there is something wrong with you. Struggling with those problems is at the very core of life's purpose. -Bruce C. Hafen

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Marriage and Family: Our Sacred Responsibility

Parents and children must work together in unity to fortify family relationships, cultivating them day in and day out. -W. Douglas Shumway

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Standing Spotless before the Lord

We come to this world in many colors, shapes, sizes, and circumstances. We don't have to be rich, tall, thin, brilliant, or beautiful to be saved in the kingdom of God--only pure. -Clate W. Mask Jr.

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families

Sometimes when our teachings aren't heeded and when our expectations are not met, we need to remind ourselves to leave the door to our hearts open. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families

Parents are never failures when they do their best to love, teach, pray, and care for their children. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Atonement and the Value of One Soul

Never, never underestimate how precious is the one. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Atonement and the Value of One Soul

At the heart of the English word atonement is the word one. If all mankind understood this, there would never be anyone with whom we would not be concerned, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or social or economic standing. We would strive to emulate the Savior and would never be unkind, indifferent, disrespectful, or insensitive to others. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Atonement and the Value of One Soul

I believe our Heavenly Father's everlasting purpose for His children is generally achieved by the small and simple things we do for one another. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Dawning of a Brighter Day

We must live as true followers of the Christ, with charity toward all, returning good for evil, teaching by example the ways of the Lord, and accomplishing the vast service He has outlined for us. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Do Not Fear

Find happiness in ordinary things, and keep your sense of humor. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Do Not Fear

I counsel you to have faith. Things have a way of working out. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Do Not Fear

Our young people in many ways are much stronger and better than we were. They and we should not be afraid of what is ahead. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -A "Mother Heart"

Righteous women have changed the course of history and will continue to do so, and their influence will spread and grow exponentially throughout the eternities. -Julie B. Beck

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Four B's for Boys

Cultivate the long view of your life. Most of you are going to be around for a good while. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Four B's for Boys

Education is a shortcut to proficiency. It makes it possible to leapfrog over the mistakes of the past. Regardless of the vocation you choose, you can speed your journey in getting there through education. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Four B's for Boys

I am not suggesting that all of you should become professional men. What I am suggesting is this: whatever you choose to do, train for it. Qualify yourselves. Take advantage of those who have gone before you in whatever field you choose. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Four B's for Boys

You live in a complex age. The world needs men and women of ability and training. Do not short-circuit your education. -Gordon B. Hinckley 

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Four B's for Boys

Be wise. Be smart about training your minds and hands for the future. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -But If Not...

Faith is not bravado, not just a wish, not just a hope. True faith is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ--confidence and trust in Jesus Christ that leads a person to follow Him. -Dennis E. Simmons

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -When Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear

The Priesthood is not static and a man's ordination to it is not a static investiture. -L. Tom Perry (quoting Stephen L. Richards)

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -When Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear

To find the happiness we are seeking and rid ourselves of fear, we must be prepared to follow the system and order the Lord has established for His children here on earth. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -The Ministry of the Aaronic Priesthood Holder

Power doesn't automatically come from the priesthood unless we live for it. -H. Burke Peterson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Did You Get the Right Message?

God gives us messages of instruction or encouragement to enable us to do His will. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Did You Get the Right Message?

To be able to recognize when one is being guided by the Spirit is a supernal gift. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Let Us All Press On

I bless you with greater harmony and love in your homes and a deeper desire to care for your eternal family relationships. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Call for Courage

Courage is not the absence of fear but the mastery of it. At times, courage is needed to rise from failure, to strive again. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Call for Courage

Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well. -Thomas S. Monson 

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Call for Courage

Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Call for Courage

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Call for Courage

Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Call for Courage

Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed: the courage to say, "No," the courage to say, "Yes." Decisions do determine destiny. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -The Call for Courage

Life's journey is not traveled on a freeway devoid of obstacles, pitfalls, and snares. Rather, it is a pathway marked by forks and turnings. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Prepare to Meet God

Guidance is given in the Lord's time, line upon line and precept upon precept. -Quentin L. Cook

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Choices

You have the ability to choose righteousness and happiness no matter what your circumstances. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Choices

One person having the courage to make the right choice can influence many others to also choose wisely. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Choices

Other people's actions do not dictate what is right or wrong. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Choices

Making perfect choices all of the time is not possible. It just doesn't happen. But it is possible to make good choices we can live with and grow from. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Choices

The choices we make, however, determine to a large extent our happiness or our unhappiness, because we have to live with the consequences of our choices. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -It Is All about People

Our is not just a Sunday church. Our worship continues each day of the week, wherever we are and in whatever we do. -Gerald Causse

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -It Is All about People

We take the Church with us wherever we go: to work, to school, on vacations, and especially in our homes. Our very presence and influence can be enough to make wherever we find ourselves a holy place. -Gerald Causse

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -It Is All about People

Are we active in the gospel, or are we merely busy in the Church? The key is to follow the example of the Savior in all things. If we do that, we will naturally focus on saving individuals rather than performing tasks and implementing programs. -Gerald Causse

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -It Is All about People

What is most important in our Church responsibilities is not the statistics that are reported or the meetings that are held but whether or not individual people--ministered to one at a time just as the Savior did--have been lifted and encouraged and ultimately changed. -Gerald Causse (quoting Russell M. Ballard)

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -The "Little Things" and Eternal Life

The Lord hasn't sent us to the world to fail. We have been invested with all of the talents and abilities necessary for the journey to arrive, to be once again in His presence. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -For the Strength of Youth

The Spirit speaketh the truth and lieth not. Wherefore, it speaketh of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be. -Jacob 4:13

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -For the Strength of Youth

The decisions you make now will determine much of what will follow during your life and throughout eternity. -Earl C. Tingey

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Behold the Man!

When we truly behold the Man, we have the promise of a blessed future that inspires and upholds us through the bends and bumps in life's journey. Looking back, we will recognize that there is a divine pattern, that the dots really connect. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Ministering as the Savior Does

Sometimes we think we have to do something grand and heroic to "count" as serving our neighbors. Yet simple acts of service can have profound effects on others--as well as on ourselves. -Jean B. Bingham

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Examples from the Life of a Prophet

No matter how busy you are, never forget those who need your help. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Examples from the Life of a Prophet

There is no need for an eloquent speech to express our commitment or our love and devotion when accepting a call. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts

Remember this: debt is a form of bondage. It is a financial termite. When we make purchases on credit, they give us only an illusion of prosperity. We think we own things, but the reality is, our things own us. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Applying the Simple and Plain Gospel Principlles in the Family

The principles that we choose to incorporate into our lives will determine the spirit that we contribute in our relationships with others. When we adopt a principle, its influence radiates from us and can be felt by others. -Francisco J. Vinas

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit

We are blessed as we exercise our faith. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Everything worthy and eternal is centered in the living reality of God, our loving Eternal Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, and His Atonement, witnessed by the Holy Ghost. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -The Plan for Happiness and Exaltation

The conquering of adversity produces strength of character, forges self-confidence, engenders self-respect, and assures success in righteous endeavor. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -The Plan for Happiness and Exaltation

Life never was intended to be easy. Rather, it is a period of proving and growth. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives

If we will truly receive the Holy Ghost and learn to discern and understand His promptings, we will be guided in matters large and small. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Small and Simple Things

It is in failing to do the small and simple things that faith wavers, miracles cease, and progress towards the Lord and His kingdom is first put on hold and then begins to unravel as seeking after the kingdom of God is replaced with more temporal pursuits and worldly ambitions. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Steven C. Wheelwright) 

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Small and Simple Things

The simplicity of the way or the easiness of the commanded task cannot mean that it is unimportant to achieve our righteous desire. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Small and Simple Things

To move upstream toward our eternal goal, we must constantly keep paddling. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Small and Simple Things

None of these small and simple things will lift us to great things unless they are practiced consistently and continuously. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Small and Simple Things

The only preparation for that one profound decision which can change a life, or even a nation, is those hundreds and thousands of half-conscious, self-defining, seemingly insignificant decisions made in private. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Dan Coats)

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -Small and Simple Things

Frequently it is the commonplace tasks that have the greatest positive effect on the lives of others, as compared with the things that the world so often relates to greatness. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Howard W. Hunter)

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Faith: The Essence of True Religion

Faith, which is of the very essence of personal conviction, has always been, and always must be, at the root of religious practice and endeavor. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1981 -Faith: The Essence of True Religion

I plead for understanding among our people, for a spirit of tolerance toward one another, and for forgiveness. All of us have far too much to do to waste our time and energies in criticism, faultfinding, or the abuse of others. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Roots and Branches

Life's greatest blessings will come to us if our love of Jesus Christ is rooted deeply in our hearts. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1981 -The Basic Principles of Church Welfare

While the Lord will magnify us in both subtle and dramatic ways, he can only guide our footsteps when we move our feet. Ultimately, our own actions determine our blessings or lack of them. -Marion G. Romney

G.C. Droplets April 1981 -The Basic Principles of Church Welfare

It is through our own efforts and decisions that we earn our way in this life. -Marion G. Romney

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Your Personal Influence

As we follow the Man of Galilee--even the Lord Jesus Christ--our personal influence will be felt for good wherever we are, whatever our callings. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Your Personal Influence

The Redeemer chose imperfect men to teach the way to perfection. He did so then; He does so now. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2004 -Your Pesonal Influence

There is one responsibility that no one can evade. That is the effect of one's personal influence. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting David O. McKay)

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -He That Shall Endure unto the End, the Same Shall Be Saved

Let us be faithful to what we have believed and know. If we have not been living according to our knowledge, let us change. -Claudio D. Zivic

G.C. Droplets April 2018 -He That Shall Endure unto the End, the Same Shall Be Saved

Even those who have had powerful spiritual experiences and have given faithful service could one day go astray or fall into activity if they do not endure to the end. -Claudio D. Zivic