G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Parents and Children

Stand out; be different from the world. You and I know that you are to be a light to the world. Therefore, the Lord needs you to look like, sound like, act like, and dress like a true disciple of Jesus Christ. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Parents and Children

Be kind to others. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -"For This Cause Came I into the World"

Voice cannot tell nor tongue proclaim the fulness of Christ's ineffable example. -Alexander B. Morrison

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

Whatever your personal circumstance, you are part--a key part--of the family of God and of your own family, whether in the future, in this world, or in the spirit world. -Henry B. Eyring 

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

You have an innate and great capacity to sense the needs of others and to love. -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 1999 -The Spirit of Revelation

Sometimes guilt controls our minds and takes us prisoner in our thoughts. How foolish to remain in prison when the door stands open. Now, don't tell yourself that sin really doesn't matter. That won't help; repentance will. -Boyd K. Packer

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

You can never love the Lord until you serve Him by serving His people. -Cristina B. Franco (quoting Thomas S. Monson)

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -"Be of Good Cheer"

The fruits of cheerfulness lie within each of us, side by side with our resolution, priorities, and desires. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -"Be of Good Cheer"

We will find the strength to be of good cheer instead of becoming resentful, critical, or defeated. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -"Be of Good Cheer"

With God's help, good cheer permits us to rise above the depressing present or difficult circumstances. It is a process of positive reassurance and reinforcement. It is sunshine when clouds block the light. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -"Be of Good Cheer"

Be of good cheer without fear. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -Becoming Our Best Selves

The years have come and the years have gone, but the need for a testimony of the gospel continues paramount. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -Becoming Our Best Selves

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 1999 -Becoming Our Best Selves

Our homes are to be more than sanctuaries; they should also be places where God's Spirit can dwell, where the storm stops at the door, where love reigns and peace dwells. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -Becoming Our Best Selves

It is in the home that hope is fostered or destroyed. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Divine Discontent

Whether they are direct promptings or just impulses to help, a good deed is never wasted, for "charity never faileth" --and is never the wrong response. -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

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 October 2018 -Divine Discontent

Divine discontent comes when we compare "what we are [to] what we have the power to become." -Michelle D. Craig (quoting Neal A. Maxwell)

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -Prophets and Spiritual Mole Crickets

We will at times fall short as parents. I know I do. But we must begin again. The Lord sees our righteous efforts and will open the blessings of heaven as we give our families our highest priority. -Neil. L. Andersen

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -Prophets and Spiritual Mole Crickets

In these days of much beauty, our challenges in choosing to serve the Lord are more subtle than those of former days. -Neil L. Andersen

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -For Him

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Do good anyway. -Joy D. Jones

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -For Him

When serving our God becomes our main priority in life, we lose ourselves, and in due course, we find ourselves. -Joy D. Jones

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -For Him

Rather than building resentment, we can build, through service, a more perfect relationship with our Heavenly Father. -Joy D. Jones

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -One Link Still Holds

Your friends are a safeguard. -Vaughn J. Featherstone

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -One Link Still Holds

Where the spirit invades the heart, there can be no rest. For even in the dark of night, one link of the chain still holds, one light that will not go out. -Vaughn J. Featherstone (quoting Oliver Wendell Holmes)

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

God knows you. You are His child. He loves you. Even when you think that you are not lovable, He reaches out to you. -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

Believing God leads to faith in Him and developing trust in His word. Faith causes our hearts to grow in our love for God and others. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -Happiness

If we are to have happiness in our hearts, we must learn how to preserve it, in our hearts, in the midst of trouble and trial. -Jack H. Goaslind

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -Happiness

Make a deliberate decision to do good and then carry out your decision. Do it. Simply do it, and do it long enough that you experience success, no matter how hard it may seem. -Jack H. Goaslind

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -Happiness

Striving for happiness is a long, hard journey with many challenges. It requires eternal vigilance to win the victory. -Jack H. Goaslind

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -Happiness

Happiness is our destiny. -Jack H. Goaslind

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -Happiness

How many people in this world pursue happiness but find that it eludes them? They contrive pleasures, invent amusements, and invest heavily in recreation. They go abroad in search of this rare gift but fail to see that evidence of it is all around them; the source is within them. -Jack H. Goaslind

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -Agency--A Blessing and a Burden

Choosing which way we face will determine our blessings or our burdens. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -Agency--A Blessing and a Burden

Agency is the power to think, choose, and act for ourselves. It comes with endless opportunities, accompanied by responsibility and consequences. It is a blessing and a burden. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -All Must Take upon Them the Name Givenof the Father

The Holy Ghost can be with us only to the degree we keep our lives clean and free from sin. -Paul B. Pieper

G.C. Droplets October 1999 -"Feed My Sheep"

We must remember that change occurs slowly. We all need to have patience, offer fellowship and friendship, learn to listen and love, and be careful not to judge. -Ben B. Banks

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

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

God's love is stronger than the cords of death--temporal or spiritual. -Gerrit W. Gong

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

Faith includes a desire and choice to believe. -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 can encourage us to find joy in wholesome creativity. -Gerrit W. Gong

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

The light will come when we desire and seek it, when we are patient and obedient to God's commandments, when we are open to God's grace, healing, and covenants. -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 April 1986 -To the "Youth of the Noble Birthright"

The family is one of God's greatest fortresses against the evils of our day. Help keep your family strong and close and worthy of our Father in Heaven's blessings. As you do, you will receive faith and strength which will bless your lives forever. -Ezra Taft Benson

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

What building blocks should we put in place in order to make our lives beautiful, majestic, and resistant to the storms of the world? -Dean M. Davies

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor

Goals should not be so rigid and fixed that you do not listen to the whisperings of the Spirit. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor

Often the greatest service to others is one-on-one. It need not be on a grand scale, and it is noblest within the family. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor

Serving others can begin at almost any age. -James E. Faust

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

Without God, these dark experiences tend to despondency, despair, and even bitterness. With God, comfort replaces pain, peace replaces turmoil, and hope replaces sorrow. -D. Todd Christofferson

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

It is challenging but vital to remain firm and steadfast when we find ourselves being refined "in the furnace of affliction." -D. Todd Christofferson

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 borne to your heart and mind about what is true. -D. Todd Christofferson (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

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

You do not have to wonder about what is true. You do not have to wonder whom you can safely trust. Through personal revelation, you can receive your own witness. -D. Todd Christofferson (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -The Call of Duty

Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Abraham Lincoln)

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -The Call of Duty

Duty is the sublimest word in our language. … You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Robert E. Lee)

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Stand as a Witness

The time is here for you to stand up for what you know is right. You must judge right from wrong. No longer can you be complacent or go with the flow or wonder what to do. You must decide now which path you will follow and which answer you will give. Decide well in advance, before the pressure is on, what you stand for. -Margaret D. Nadauld

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Stand as a Witness

Standing as a witness in all things means being kind in all things. -Margaret D. Nadauld

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

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

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

We live in a time of greatly expanded and disseminated information. But not all of this information is true. We need to be cautious as we seek truth and choose sources for that search. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Integrity

Scriptures and prayer go together like peanut butter and jelly. -Carol B. Thomas

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Integrity

In all this world there is no substitute for personal integrity. It includes honor. It includes performance. It includes keeping one's word. They keep their word and they keep our confidences. -Carol B. Thomas (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Integrity

I believe the most important quality we can possess is integrity. -Carol B. Thomas

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

As we exercise faith in and on the Lord, we naturally turn toward, come unto, and depend upon Him. -David A. Bednar

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

Exercising faith in Christ is trusting and placing our confidence in Him as our Savior, on His name, and in His promises. -David A. Bednar

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

True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ--in Him as the divine and Only Begotten Son of the Father and on Him and the redemptive mission He fulfilled. -David A. Bednar

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

We must not allow procedural details to obscure the overarching spiritual reasons these changes now are being made. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Standing with God

You don't have the power to make rainbows or waterfalls, sunsets or roses, but you do have the power to bless people by your words and smiles and your sincere interest in them. -Sharon G. Larsen

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Standing with God

Live the standards of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Do not compromise. You must not compromise. -Sharon G. Larsen

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

Stand in holy places--be not troubled--and promises shall be fulfilled. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Be Not Troubled

Our desire to "always have his Spirit" with us will push fear aside for a more eternal view of our mortal lives. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Be Not Troubled

We may or may not have chariots of fire sent to dispel our fears and conquer our demons, but the lesson is clear. The Lord is with us, mindful of us and blessing us in ways only He can do. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -A Time of New Beginnings

Let us never act in a spirit of arrogance or with a holier-than-thou attitude. Rather, may we show love and respect and helpfulness. -Gordon B. Hinckley

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 Foundaton of a Great Work

The traditions we establish should ingrain strong, unwavering characteristics of goodness in our children that will infuse them with strength to confront the challenges of life. -Steven R. Bangerter

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

While raising our children, we establish traditions within our home and we build patterns of communication and behavior within our family relationships. -Steven R. Bangerter

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

To help us travel and triumph over our hard times with such glimpses of eternity, may I suggest two things. We must face hard things, first, by forgiving others and, second, by giving ourselves to Heavenly Father. -M. Joseph Brough

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -In the Lord's Own Way

Few, if any, of the Lord's instructions are stated more often, or given greater emphasis, than the commandment to care for the poor and the needy. -Russell M. Nelson

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

Our purpose is to balance the Church and the home experience in a way that will greatly increase faith and spirituality and deepen conversion to Heavenly Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. -Quentin L. Cook

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

World conditions increasingly require deepening individual conversion to and strengthening faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement. -Quentin L. Cook

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -Principles and Programs

The more self-reliant one is the more able to serve he becomes, and the more he serves, the greater his sanctification. -Glenn L. Pace (quoting Marion G. Romney)

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -"Because My Father Sent Me"

What is needed today is for fathers to commit to being fathers, whatever that might take--to assume the responsibility and to live by it, that you may become an anchor to all who come after you. -Loren C. Dunn

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -"Because My Father Sent Me"

There should be no other word that is more important to us than father or mother. -Loren C. Dunn

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Opening Remarks

The adversary is increasing his attacks on faith and upon us and our families at an exponential rate. To survive spiritually, we need counterstrategies and proactive plans. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Opening Remarks

The long-standing objective of the Church is to assist all members to increase their faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and in His Atonement, to assist them in making and keeping their covenants with God, and to strengthen and seal their families. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2018 -Opening Remarks

As Latter-day Saints, we have become accustomed to thinking of "church" as something that happens in our meetinghouses, supported by what happens at home. We need an adjustment to this pattern. It is time for home-centered Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, ward, and stake buildings. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -The Responsbility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family

A good idea can be worth years of struggle. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family

Most of us will never be rich, but we can feel greatly unburdened when we are debt free. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family

It takes self-discipline to avoid the "buy now, pay later" philosophy and to adopt the "save now and buy later" practice. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -The Responsibility for Welfare Rests with Me and My Family

Frugality requires that we live within our income and save a little for a rainy day, which always seems to come. -James E. Faust