G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Thanks to the Lord for His Blessings

Let us return to our homes with resolution in our hearts to do a little better than we have done in the past. We can all be a little kinder, a little more generous, a little more thoughtful of one another. We can be a little more tolerant and friendly to those not of our faith. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Thanks to the Lord for His Blessings

We live in a world of great diversity. As we learn more of one another, our appreciation grows. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon

It seems that the story of conversion is always the story of how we are found. -Ruben V. Alliaud

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -Looking to the Savior

Oftentimes we are tempted to compromise with circumstances of the moment, but we must exercise care and live the principles of righteous living at all times so we will know what to do when called upon to make a decision of far greater importance. -Adney Y. Komatsu

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

As parents, teachers, and leaders, it is our solemn duty to set a powerful, personal example of righteous strength, courage, sacrifice, unselfish service, and self-control. These are the traits that will help our youth hold on to the iron rod of the gospel and remain on the straight and narrow path. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

Be kind, thoughtful, gentle, and considerate in what you say and how you treat each other. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

Make your home a haven of peace and righteousness. Don't allow evil influences to contaminate your own special spiritual environment. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

Every day our children are learning, filling their minds and hearts with experiences and perceptions that deeply influence personal value systems. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

We must never give up our individual and family quest for eternal life. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

There is no spiritual power in living by convenience. The power comes as we keep our covenants. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

Opportunities to serve others in meaningful ways, as we have covenanted to do, rarely come at convenient times. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

Sometimes we are tempted to let our lives be governed more by convenience than by covenant. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

One thing is certain: the commandments have not changed. Let there be no mistake about that. Right is still right. Wrong is still wrong, no matter how cleverly cloaked in respectability or political correctness. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

The standards of the world have shifted like the sands of a windblown desert. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Like a Flame Unquenchable

Lucifer is waging a vicious war for the souls of young and old alike, and the casualty count is climbing. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Watchful unto Prayer Continually

Spiritual thoughtlessness invites great danger into our lives. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Watchful unto Prayer Continually

Spiritually dangerous ideas and actions frequently can appear to be attractive, desirable, or pleasurable. Thus, in our contemporary world, each of us needs to be aware of beguiling bad that pretends to be good. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -"Some Have Compassion, Making a Difference"

If we want the Lord and others to forgive our faults, we must be forgiving of others. -Robert D. Hales

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Bridges and Eternal Keepsake

A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came from or what have been about. -Dennis B. Neuenschwander (quoting Woodrow Wilson)

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Bridges and Eternal Keepsakes

Family history builds bridges between the generations of our families. -Dennis B. Neuenschwander

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Trust in the Lord

But let us not teach or use as official doctrine what does not meet the standards of official doctrine. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Trust in the Lord

God loves His children and will surely do what is best for each of us. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -By Faith and Hope, All Things Are Fulfilled

Remember, Christ came to lift us up, not put us down. -Paul H. Dunn

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -By Faith and Hope, All Things Are Fulfilled

Dwelling on negative thoughts and approaches is, in fact, working directly opposite of hope, faith, and trust--in the Lord, ourselves, and others--and causes continual feelings of gloom, while the positive lifts and buoys us up, encourages us to forge ahead, and is an attitude that can be developed, a habit that we can cultivate. -Paul H. Dunn

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -By Faith and Hope, All Things Are Fulfilled

In spite of the many negative occurrences in life, there are those who seem to have the knack of seeing the positive side. -Paul H. Dunn

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Your Name Is Safe in Our Home

All too often we seek to be excused from the very behavior we condemn in others. Mercy for me, justice for everyone else is a much too common addiction.  -Cree-L Kofford

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ

The only way faith grows is for an individual to act in faith. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ

God invites us to cast our old ways completely out of reach and begin a new life in Christ. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ

Just as we never forget our own name no matter what else we are thinking about, we never forget a commitment that is etched in our hearts. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ

Being converted unto the Lord starts with an unwavering commitment to God, followed by making that commitment part of who we are. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -"Overcome ... Even As I Also Overcame"

We can be "ever learning" and yet allow the everlasting truths to get lost in life's shuffle. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -"Overcome ... Even As I Also Overcame"

We can be so clever, like the adversary, and still not know the mind of God! -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Welcome Home

When temptation besets us, we experience pain of conscience. A sensitive conscience is the evidence of a healthy spirit. -Keith B. McMullin

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

Do we miss or dismiss personal errands from the Lord because He has prepared 'a way' different from the one we expect? -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

[God] can use your ordinary skills to accomplish His extraordinary work. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

The more you act, the more familiar the voice of the Spirit becomes. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

Pick a time and place, and listen for God's voice every day. And keep this sacred appointment with exactness, for so very much depends on it! -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

If God speaks in a still, small voice, you and I need to draw close to hear Him. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

The distractions and noise that fill the world and our homes and our lives can make it more difficult to hear His voice. These distractions can so occupy our minds and hearts that we leave no room for the gentle promptings of the Holy Ghost. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

Our souls long for a connection with our heavenly home. We want to feel needed and useful. But at times we struggle to distinguish between our own thoughts and the gentle impressions of the Spirit. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -The Will Within

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Theodore Roosevelt)

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -The Will Within

The spiritual nature within us should not be dominated by the physical. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Inspired Church Welfare

In our prosperous circumstances, perhaps we should evaluate our offerings and decide if we are as generous with the Lord as He is with us. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -The Joy of the Saints

Even when we are found faithfully keeping the commandments, there are trials and tragedies that could interrupt our joy. But as we strive to overcome these challenges with the Savior's help, it preserves both the joy we feel now and the joy we anticipate. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -The Joy of the Saints

The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. -D. Todd Christofferson (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -"I Am an Adult Now"

It is a fact of life that the direction in which we are moving is more important than where we are. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -"I Am an Adult Now"

Too many of us fail to realize adult conduct is a process, not a status. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -The Power of Teaching Doctrine

Because we need the Holy Ghost, we must be cautious and careful not to go beyond teaching true doctrine. The Holy Ghost is the Spirit of Truth. His confirmation is invited by our avoiding speculation or personal interpretation. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -The Power of Teaching Doctrine

Doctrine gains its power as the Holy Ghost confirms that it is true. We prepare those we teach, as best we can, to receive the quiet promptings of the still, small voice. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Be Faithful, Not Faithless

We must deliberately take time each day to disconnect from the world and connect with heaven. -Stephen W. Owen

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -True Disciples of the Savior

God is not known for showering praise on the lukewarm. -Terence M. Vinson

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -True Disciples of the Savior

It's not our success but rather our sacrifice and efforts that matter to the Lord. -Terence M. Vinson

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -True Disciples of the Savior

Joy is not fleeting pleasure or even temporary happiness. Joy is enduring and is founded on our efforts being accepted by the Lord. -Terence M. Vinson

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -True Disciples of the Savior

Giving our all doesn't mean that we will be continually enveloped in blessings or always have success. But it does mean that we will have joy. -Terence M. Vinson

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -True Disciples of the Savior

People are fair dinkum when they are what they say they are. -Terence M. Vinson

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -My Neighbor--My Brother!

Compassion ... service ... caring --these are qualities of those who truly love their neighbors as themselves. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -The Message, the Meaning, and the Multitude

Through the incessant din and drumbeat of our day, may we strive to see Christ at the center of our lives, of our faith, and of our service. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -The Message, the Meaning, and the Multitude

In matters of faith and conviction, it helps to direct your inquiry toward those who actually have some! -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Our Only Chance

Left to his own devices, the natural man inevitably succumbs to Satan, who abandons his prey once he lures them from the straight and narrow path. But the Savior will guide those who follow him all the way home. -Sheri L. Dew

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

Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God's children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, receive the blessings of the holy temple, have enduring joy, and qualify for eternal life. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -To the Home Teachers of the Church

The Spirit is the single most important ingredient in this work. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -To the Home Teachers of the Church

A friend cares. A friend loves. A friend listens, and a friend reaches out. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -To the Home Teachers of the Church

Above all, be a genuine friend to the individuals and families you teach. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Friendship: A Gospel Principle

The power is in each one of us to be a friend. -Marlin K. Jensen

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Friendship: A Gospel Principle

No one wants to become a "project"; we all want spontaneously to be loved. And, if we are to have friends, we want them to be genuine and sincere, not "assigned." -Marlin K. Jensen

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Friendship: A Gospel Principle

The linchpin of a lasting marriage is a simple concept with a profound impact: friendship. -Marlin K. Jensen

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Friendship: A Gospel Principle

I think in all of us there is a profound longing for friendship, a deep yearning for the satisfaction and security that close and lasting relationships can give. -Marlin K. Jensen

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -Friendship: A Gospel Principle

Friendship is a fundamental need of our world. -Marlin K. Jensen

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

The Book of Mormon makes it clear that there must be no -ites, tribes, or classes. We must be united and equal before God. -Quentin L. Cook

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

As individuals, we would do well to evaluate our effort in pursuing missionary work, temple and family history work, and preparations to meet God. -Quentin L. Cook

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -Reverence and Morality

Each of us, with discipline and effort, has the capacity to control his thoughts and his actions. This is part of the process of developing spiritual, physical, and emotional maturity. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1987 -Reverence and Morality

We need, every one of us needs, to pause from the hectic pace of our lives and to reflect upon things sacred and divine. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -The Bishop and His Counselors

Do not doubt that an ordinary soul called from the ranks to be bishop can give inspired counsel and correction. -Boyd K. Packer

G.C. Droplets April 1999 -The Bishop and His Counselors

Bishops come from many cultures, many occupations. They vary in experience, personality, and age, but they do not differ in their right to be guided spiritually. -Boyd K. Packer