Tuesday, April 30, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -"How Is It with Us?"
The power of the Holy Ghost will fill our hearts and minds as we look to the Savior for answers to the many challenges of life. -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Quorum: A Place of Belonging
There are long shots and underdogs all around us. Perhaps we all are in one way or another. But each of us here has a quorum, a place where we can both receive strength and provide strength. -Carl B. Cook
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Love can build bridges to understanding and tear down walls of suspicion and hate. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
No peace will be lasting unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles such as love of God, love of neighbor, and love of self. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Let us not be planters of poisonous seeds. Rather let us nourish roots of peace in the soil of righteous principles. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Wickedness, no matter how it is labeled or camouflaged, will eventually bring grief and heartache and wipe out inner peace. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
A testimony of the truthfulness of the teachings of our Savior gives personal peace in times of adversity. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Inner peace is the prized possession of God's valiant. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Lasting peace cannot be built while we are reviling or hating others. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Never will peace and hatred be able to abide in the same soul. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Peace is something we earn. It is not a gift. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
No man can be at peace who is untrue to his better self. No man can have lasting peace who is living a lie. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Peace--A Triumph of Principles
Peace--not passion, not personal possessions, not personal accomplishments nor happiness--is one of the greatest blessings a man can receive. -Marvin J. Ashton
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -"Are You Still Here?"
We may come to know the truth of all things God has revealed through the power of the Holy Ghost. -Gary J. Coleman
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Priesthood Playbook
Trust in the Lord. Put on the whole armor of God, and get in the game. -Gary E. Stevenson
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Priesthood Playbook
You are not perfect; falling is part of the qualifying process that allows you to refine your character and serve in a more compassionate way. -Gary E. Stevenson
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Priesthood Playbook
God knows and loves you. He will bless you and guide your steps. -Gary E. Stevenson
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Priesthood Playbook
With a game plan, a playbook, and a firm commitment to execute your role, you will find that temptation has less control over you. -Gary E. Stevenson
Monday, April 29, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Priesthood Playbook
Great coaches know the strengths and weaknesses of their team as well as those of the opposition. They create a game plan that will give them the best chance for victory. -Gary E. Stevenson
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Priesthood Playbook
They get up if they stumble, and they strive to endure to the end. -Gary E. Stevenson
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Priesthood Playbook
For someone to be really good at anything, it takes, in addition to natural talent, great discipline, sacrifice, and countless hours of training and practice. -Gary E. Stevenson
Sunday, April 28, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them"
Enjoying the fruits of the gospel should not make us arrogant and aloof, but it should set us apart from the world in much of our conduct. -Dean L. Larsen
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them"
Those who receive the gospel are expected to manifest its fruits in their lives, not only for their own benefit and blessing, but for the purpose of drawing others to the truth. -Dean L. Larsen
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them"
The Lord's work is known by its fruits. -Dean L. Larsen
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Behold the Lamb of God
One way to "always remember him" would be to join the Great Physician in His never-ending task of lifting the load from those who are burdened and relieving the pain of those who are distraught. -Jeffrey R. Holland
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Let Mercy Temper Justice
Just as a sewing pattern determines the dress or clothes we wear, so our present lives determine our future existence. -Theodore M. Burton
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Let Mercy Temper Justice
Of necessity I have learned to live by faith. -Theodore M. Burton
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -A Temple for West Africa
It has been inspiring to see the Lord's hand in bringing the forces together which will lead to an inevitable victory. -Glenn L. Pace
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
The more diligently we seek His voice, the easier it becomes to hear. It is not that His voice gets louder but that our ability to hear it has increased. -David P. Homer
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
God will not let you proceed too far without a warning impression if you have made the wrong decision. -David P. Homer (quoting Richard G. Scott)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
We watch. We wait. We listen for that still, small voice. When it speaks, wise men and women obey. -David P. Homer (quoting Thomas S. Monson)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
The Spirit speaks to different people in different ways, and He may speak to the same person in different ways at different times. -David P. Homer
Saturday, April 27, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
If we spend too much time in faithless places, seemingly well-intended voices deprive us of the spiritual oxygen we need. -David P. Homer
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
Fixation on a single voice or issue can impair our ability to see. -David P. Homer
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
What is popular is not always what is best. -David P. Homer
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Hearing His Voice
At critical moments in our lives, we will hear multiple voices competing for our attention. It is vital that we listen to the right ones. -David P. Homer
Friday, April 26, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Spirituality
Strength is forged in adversity. Faith is developed in a setting where we cannot see what lies ahead. -Dallin H. Oaks
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Spirituality
Spirituality is determined by personal outlook and priorities. -Dallin H. Oaks
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Spirituality
Each of us has a personal lens through which we view the world. Our lens gives its special tint to all we see. It can suppress some features and emphasize others. It can also reveal things otherwise invisible. -Dallin H. Oaks
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Spirituality
To be spiritually minded is to view and evaluate our experiences in terms of the enlarged perspective of eternity. -Dallin H. Oaks
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Feasting upon the Words of Christ
Regardless of the outcome, the Lord invites us to open our mouths and share the gospel message with others. -Takashi Wada
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Feasting upon the Words of Christ
The words of Christ can help us "increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation" and safely guide us through our life. -Takashi Wada (quoting Russell M. Nelson)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Feasting upon the Words of Christ
Feasting upon the scriptures is not just reading them. It should bring us real joy and build our relationship with the Savior. -Takashi Wada
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Shield of Faith
Righteousness is a companion to faith. -James E. Faust
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Shield of Faith
Faith intensifies and magnifies our gifts and abilities. -James E. Faust
Thursday, April 25, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Shield of Faith
Mankind will not be able to fully express the potential nobility of the human soul unless faith in God is strengthened. -James E. Faust
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Shield of Faith
Faith will be our strong shield to protect us from the fiery arrows of Satan. -James E. Faust
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Shield of Faith
Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't. -James E. Faust (quoting Pete Seeger)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Eye of Faith
Our mortal quest is to strengthen our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, to choose good over evil, and to keep His commandments. -Neil L. Andersen
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Eye of Faith
Truth looks backward and forward, expanding the perspective of our small point in time. -Neil L. Andersen
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Questions and Answers
We do not need critics standing on the sidelines. We need men of faith and capacity who love the Lord and who work to accomplish His purposes. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Questions and Answers
When all is said and done, the only real wealth of the Church is the faith of its people. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit
We can receive light and understanding no only through the logical reasoning of our minds but also through the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost. -Mathias Held
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"I Confer the Priesthood of Aaron"
Build your life on a foundation of truth and righteousness. It is the only foundation that will stand the pressures of this life and endure through the eternities. -L. Tom Perry
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Living Happily Ever After
Despite all of life's challenges, our time to be happy is now. -Coleen K. Menlove
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Living Happily Ever After
Happiness is not only simple, but it is here for us to experience each day. Happiness is all around us. It can be as immediate as now. -Coleen K. Menlove
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Living Happily Ever After
Smile--it will make a different for you and for others. -Coleen K. Menlove
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Living Happily Ever After
Happiness is as simple as a smile. -Coleen K. Menlove
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Living Happily Ever After
Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. -Coleen K. Menlove (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Living Happily Ever After
We each long to have the "once upon a time" of our lives filled with so much happiness that it becomes the "happily ever after" of our hopes and dreams. -Coleen K. Menlove
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
Keep it simple. It is in that simplicity that you will find the peace, joy, and happiness I have been talking about. -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
The most joy comes from the simple things in life. -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
All Heavenly Father asks of us is to do the very best we can do. -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
Even though we cannot control those external forces that impact our lives here on earth, as we strive to become faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we can find peace, joy, and happiness despite the worldly troubles that swirl around us. -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
I have come to realize more fully that He wants all of His children to find peace, joy, and happiness in their lives. -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood
None of us need stumble along the way or depart from the path in the presence of such light. All we need to do is keep our eyes upon the prophets, heed their warnings, and live by their inspired words. -Carlos E. Asay
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood
A person who chooses to obey one commandment and ignore others is as foolish as the driver who adheres strictly to the posted speed limit but runs every stop sign and flaunts other rules of the road. -Carlos E. Asay
Monday, April 22, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells
Building faith in Jesus Christ is the beginning of reversing spiritual decline in your family and in your home. -Henry B. Eyring
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Cloven Tongues of Fire
If we follow the promptings of the Spirit, we will be safe, whatever the future holds. We will be shown what to do. -Boyd K. Packer
G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Cloven Tongues of Fire
We need not live in fear of the future. We have every reason to rejoice and little reason to fear. -Boyd K. Packer
Sunday, April 21, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Just as He Did
As we seek the guidance of the Spirit and trust the Lord, we will be placed in situations and circumstances where we can act and bless. -W. Christopher Waddell
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Just as He Did
We may wonder how best to serve, but the Lord knows, and through His Spirit we will be directed in our efforts. -W. Christopher Waddell
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"The Heavens Declare the Glory of God"
The important thing is that we make sure that we keep ourselves right side up, aligned with the Lord, even if it makes the whole world look upside down. -Don Lind
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
Believe, love, do. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
The important thing is that you don't give up; keep trying to get it right. You will eventually become better, happier, and more authentic. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Saturday, April 20, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
The closer you draw to our Heavenly Father, the more His light and joy will shine from within you. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
The Lord has never required expert, flawless missionary efforts. Instead, "the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf (quoting D&C 64:34)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
Wherever you are on this earth, there are plenty of opportunities to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ with people you meet, study with, and live with or work and socialize with. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Your Greatest Challenge, Mother
There is no substitute for prayer. There is no greater resource. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Your Greatest Challenge, Mother
When all else fails, there is prayer and the promised help of the Lord to assist you in your trials. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Your Greatest Challenge, Mother
When you are united, your power is limitless. You can accomplish anything you wish to accomplish. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Your Greatest Challenge, Mother
I charge you to stand tall and be strong in defense of those great virtues which have been the backbone of our social progress. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Answers to Prayer
Faith also includes trust in God's timing. -Brook P. Hales (quoting Neal A. Maxwell)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Answers to Prayer
Heavenly Father is in this with me; I am not alone. He is with me all the time. -Brook P. Hales (quoting Patricia Parkinson)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Answers to Prayer
Heavenly Father and the Savior know best what is good for us and what we need. So They aren't going to grant you everything you want in the moment you want it. -Brook P. Hales (quoting Patricia Parkinson)
Friday, April 19, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Answers to Prayer
When our worthy desires are not granted in the way we had hoped, it may actually be for our ultimate benefit. -Brook P. Hales
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Answers to Prayer
The Father is aware of us, knows our needs, and will help us perfectly. -Brook P. Hales
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Answers to Prayer
Heavenly Father has perfect love for His children. Because of that perfect love, He blesses us not only according to our desires and needs but also according to His infinite wisdom. -Brook P. Hales
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Stand Tall and Stand Together
Every time we strengthen our own testimony or help someone else strengthen theirs, we build the kingdom of God. -Sheri L. Dew
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Stand Tall and Stand Together
When we aren't just good but happy to be good, others will be drawn to us. -Sheri L. Dew
G.C. Droplets Octobe 2000 -Stand Tall and Stand Together
The most effective way to share the gospel is to live it. -Sheri L. Dew
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Stand Tall and Stand Together
Standing tall begins with our own conversion, for when we taste the gospel's "exceeding joy" we want to share it. -Sheri L. Dew
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Stand Tall and Stand Together
The time has come for us each to stand tall and to stand together. -Sheri L. Dew
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
As a covenant people, we are not meant to blend in with the rest of the world. -Becky Craven
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
We are each in the process of growth and change. -Becky Craven
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
We do not lower our standards to fit in or to make someone else feel comfortable. We are disciples of Jesus Christ, and as such we are about elevating others, lifting them to a higher, holier place where they too can reap greater blessings. -Becky Craven
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
If we love Him as we claim, can't we show that love by being a little more careful in living His commandments? -Becky Craven
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
We can rationalize all we want, but the fact is, there is not a right way to do the wrong thing! -Becky Craven
Thursday, April 18, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
There is a careful way and a casual way to do everything, including living the gospel. -Becky Craven
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
Although we may encounter occasional obstacles along the way, this path will keep us moving toward our prized eternal destination if we stay firmly on it. -Becky Craven
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Careful versus Casual
We are blessed to know how and where true happiness is found. It is found in carefully living the gospel established by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and in striving to become more like Him. -Becky Craven
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Self-Mastery
Fasting gives you confidence to know that your spirit can master appetite. -Russell M. Nelson
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Self-Mastery
Before you can master yourself, you need to know who you are. -Russell M. Nelson
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Ripples
We need to realize that the Lord loves us no matter who we are. -Virginia U. Jensen (quoting Tammy Clayton)
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Ripples
We must speak up for righteousness without apology. -Virginia U. Jensen
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Ripples
Your faithful works and words contribute significantly to the building of this, the kingdom of God on the earth. -Virginia U. Jensen
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Ripples
Virtue and power are found in everyday, ordinary work. -Virginia U. Jensen
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Ripples
Each of us can act in ways that can ripple through a life. -Virginia U. Jensen
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
Remember always that hope is an important part of the gospel plan. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
Sincerely rejoice with them in their successes; be their friends and look for the good in them. We should never give up on them but preserve our relationships. Never reject or misjudge them. Just love them! -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
It is hard to understand all the reasons why some people take another path. The best we can do in these circumstances is just to love and embrace them, pray for their well-being, and seek for the Lord's help to know what to do and say. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
The Lord knows where they are and is watching over them. Remember, they are His children too! -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
Teaching something that we truly live can make a difference in the hearts of those we teach. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
The best teacher is a good role model. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
We need to show our beliefs through the way we live. -Ulisses Soares
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
Our actions must reflect what we learn and teach. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
Our lives need to be rooted upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, which might help us individually and as families to have our own spiritual impressions engraved in our hearts, helping us to endure in our faith. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
There is a Father in Heaven who loves us and who has developed a divine plan of happiness for His children. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
Parents have a sacred responsibility to teach their children the importance of God [and Jesus Christ] in their lives. -Ulisses Soares (quoting Russell M. Nelson)
G.C. Droplets April 2019 -How Can I Understand?
The commandment to learn the gospel and teach it to one another is not new; it has been constantly repeated from the beginning of human history. -Ulisses Soares
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -We Are Instruments in the Hands of God
For each of us, our righteous examples may seem small, but by influence they are great. -Mary Ellen Smoot
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -We Are Instruments in the Hands of God
Service softens and opens hearts, for it is truly the gospel in action. -Mary Ellen Smoot
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -We Are Instruments in the Hands of God
When obedience becomes a quest, it is no longer an irritation. -Mary Ellen Smoot
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -We Are Instruments in the Hands of God
Our ability to hear the voice of the Spirit is dependent upon our willingness to keep the commandments. -Mary Ellen Smoot
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -We Are Instruments in the Hands of God
Only when we are converted to the Lord Jesus Christ are we in a position to strengthen others. -Mary Ellen Smoot
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -We Are Instruments in the Hands of God
Just as the instruments in an orchestra differ in size, shape, and sound, we too are different from one another. We have different talents and inclinations, but just as the French horn cannot duplicate the piccolo, neither is it necessary for us to all serve the Lord in the same way. -Mary Ellen Smoot
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -We Are Instruments in the Hands of God
Truly, we may each be an instrument in the hands of God. Happily, we need not all be the same kind of instrument. -Mary Ellen Smoot
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -What's the Difference?
Everyone should be interested in truth, and so we say to people of all faiths, Keep all the truth you have and we will add to it. -Derek A. Cuthbert
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"An Humle and a Contrite Heart"
Let love abound and find expression in our actions. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"An Humble and a Contrite Heart"
In a year from now, if we are doing better than we have done in the past, then the efforts of these days will not have been in vain. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"An Humble and a Contrite Heart"
If, hereafter, we are a little more kind, if we are a little more neighborly, if we have drawn nearer to the Savior, with a more firm resolution to follow His teachings and His example, then this conference will have been a wonderful success. -Gordon B. Hinckley
Monday, April 15, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Can There Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth?
Opposition will make us stronger in our courage and firmer in our faith. -George P. Lee
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Can There Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth?
If there are nay among us who have a bad spirit, let us show them a better spirit. -George P. Lee
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Can There Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth?
If there are any in our own flock who err, let us try to reclaim them by kindness and long-suffering. -George P. Lee
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Can There Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth?
There is no stopping the true work of God. Some men may resent it. The world may reject it. They may use every means and all their power against this work, but the work of God will roll forth and will gather every honest soul throughout the earth sooner or later. -George P. Lee
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Can There Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth?
When our names are being honored in connection with all men speaking well of us, we need to renew our humility, dedication, and commitment. -George P. Lee
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Can There Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth?
It is a source of consolation and encouragement that we do not stand alone. -George P. Lee
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"Write upon My Heart"
Our goal when we teach our children to pray is for them to want God to write upon their hearts and be willing then to go and do what God asks of them. -Henry B. Eyring
Sunday, April 14, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the End
There are times that we, as parents, must be able to cut our own children loose in order that they may learn to make decisions for themselves and have the strength to stand on their own. -Robert D. Hales
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Freedom "from" or Freedom "to"
Nothing is impossible for those who believe in Jesus Christ. -F. Enzio Busche
Saturday, April 13, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Freedom "from" or Freeedom "to"
Freedom for most people of the world means "freedom from" the absence of malice or pain or suppression. But the freedom that God means when He deals with us goes one step further. He means "freedom to" --the freedom to act in the dignity of our own choice. -F Enzio Busche
Friday, April 12, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Premortality, a Glorious Reality
Just because we were chosen "there and then" surely does not mean we can be indifferent "here and now." -Neal A. Maxwell
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"As I Have Loved You"
A life can never be happy that is focused inward. So if you are miserable now, forget your troubles. March right out your door, and find someone who needs you. -Robert L. Backman
Thursday, April 11, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy
If we do not take action quickly, then the very thing which could have sanctified us may turn to our condemnation. -H. Aldridge Gillespie
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -The Gospel of Love
The spirit of love reaches across language barriers. There is a purity about it that lifts the soul and causes us all to realize that we are the children of the same God. -Loren C. Dunn
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -The Gospel of Love
To love our neighbor is a godlike trait and can take many forms. -Loren C. Dunn
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Retaining a Remission of Sin
Faith is further sustained by daily doses of spirituality that come to us as we kneel in prayer. -Keith Crockett
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Retaining a Remission of Sin
Prayer is one of the greatest blessings we have while here on earth. -Keith Crockett
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Now Is the Time
When the Spirit touches the heart, hearts are changed. -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Now Is the Time
Are we ready and willing to go through thick and thin for the cause in which we are engaged? -M. Russell Ballard
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Born of God
The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature. -Ezra Taft Benson
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Born of God
The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. -Ezra Taft Benson
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Born of God
The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. -Ezra Taft Benson
Monday, April 8, 2019
Sunday, April 7, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Joined Together in Love and Faith
We thank you for your great faith and faithfulness. No power under the heavens can stop the growth of this work if we, as a people, will live the gospel of Jesus Christ. -Gordon B. Hinckley
Saturday, April 6, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -This Great Millennial Year
May words of faith be spoken with boldness and conviction. -Gordon B. Hinckley
Friday, April 5, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Dedication Day
Time is a gift, a treasure not to be put aside for the future but to be used wisely in the present. -Thomas S. Monson
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Dedication Day
At the end, what really matters is who you loved and who loved you. That circle of love is everything, and is a great measure of a past life. It is the gift of greatest worth. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Bernadine Healy)
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Dedication Day
A home is much more than a house. A house is built of lumber, brick, and stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. -Thomas S. Monson
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Dedication Day
Nothing that is required will be performed until we go to work and do something ourselves. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Charles C. Rich)
Thursday, April 4, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"Lead, Kindly Light"
Let the Savior's kindly light lead us one step at a time. -Virginia U. Jensen
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"Lead, Kindly Light"
The light of Jesus Christ is stronger than any darkness we face in this life, if we have faith in Him, seek after Him, and obey Him. -Virginia U. Jensen
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Discipleship
A disciple of Christ is one who is learning to be like Christ--learning to think, to feel, and to act [like] he does. To be a true disciple, to fulfill that learning task, is the most demanding regimen known to man. -L. Tom Perry (quoting Chauncey C. Riddle)
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Discipleship
People are more important than programs. -L. Tom Perry (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Discipleship
Men imagine that thought can be kept secret, but it cannot; it rapidly crystallizes into habit, and habit solidifies into circumstance. -L. Tom Perry (quoting James Allen)
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Discipleship
Let a man radically alter his thoughts, and he will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of his life. -L. Tom Perry (quoting James Allen)
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Discipleship
Man is the master of thought, the moulder of character, and the maker and shaper of condition, environment, and destiny. -L. Tom Perry (quoting James Allen)
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -Discipleship
The aspects of our lives that are on public display usually take care of themselves because we want to leave the best impression possible. But it is in the hidden corners of our lives where there are things that only we know about that we must be particularly thorough to ensure that we are clean. -L. Tom Perry
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -A Growing Testimony
I hope we will strive harder to become a more righteous people, worthy to continue to receive the blessings of heaven. -James E. Faust
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -A Growing Testimony
The power of the Lord is in this work, as evidenced in the wonderful happenings of our time. -James E. Faust
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -A Growing Testimony
As the scales of worldliness are taken from our eyes, we see more clearly who we are and what our responsibilities are concerning our divine destiny. -James E. Faust
Monday, April 1, 2019
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children"
No one wishes to walk alone. The warmth, the comfort, the camaraderie of a friend means everything. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children"
Pray for direction. Pray for patience. Pray for the strength to love even though the offense may have been serious. Pray for understanding and kindness and, above all, for wisdom and inspiration. -Gordon B. Hinckley
G.C. Droplets October 2000 -"Great Shall Be the Peace of Thy Children"
Repetition is a law of learning. -Gordon B. Hinckley
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