G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Establishing the Church

The Church can build temples, send missionaries throughout the world, and do marvelous humanitarian acts, but it still comes to what exists in our own thoughts and feelings and actions as to how solidly it is established. -Earl M. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Establishing the Church

We must be willing to learn gospel principles and practice them, and pray about them with sincere hearts, with real intent and having faith in Christ. Then comes the assurance that the principles are true. -Earl M. Monson

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

The truths of the Book of Mormon have the power to heal, comfort, restore, succor, strengthen, console, and cheer our souls. -Ruben V. Alliaud (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

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

In order to progress toward a true personal conversion, sooner rather than later, [we] all must experience and be found by the power of the truths contained in the Book of Mormon. -Ruben V. Alliaud

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

Jesus Christ Himself is the Lord of lost things. He cares for lost things. -Ruben V. Alliaud

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Finding Joy in Life

Being pessimistic and negative about our experiences will not enhance the quality of our lives. A determination to be of good cheer can help us and those around us to enjoy life more fully. -Barbara W. Winder

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Finding Joy in Life

Developing a cheerful disposition can permit an atmosphere wherein one's spirit can be nurtured and encouraged to blossom and bear fruit. -Barbara W. Winder

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Finding Joy in Life

Joy, it seems, is not only happiness, but the resultant feeling of the Holy Ghost manifest within us. -Barbara W. Winder

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Finding Joy in Life

The ways of the world may have changed, but the commandments of our Heavenly Father, given for our welfare, are still in force, and true joy comes only from doing his will. -Barbara W. Winder

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -"Ye Also Shall Bear Witness"

The essence of the miracle of forgiveness is that it brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul. In a world of turmoil and contention this is indeed a priceless gift. -Ronald T. Halverson (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

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

Spiritually speaking, we need to stay awake and be alert to the promptings of the Holy Ghost and the signals that come from the Lord's watchmen on the towers. -David A. Bednar

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

Constant vigilance is required to counteract complacency and casualness. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Overcoming Challenges along Life's Way

We truly can find courage to face our challenges and also give service to those whose needs are even greater than our own. -Joy F. Evans

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Overcoming Challenges along Life's Way

We may not, probably will not, receive a personal visit from the Lord, but the answers do come--from prayer, the scriptures, the words of the prophet, the still, small voice of inspiration. -Joy F. Evans

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Personal Purity

Don't be deceived and don't be destroyed. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Personal Purity

Of all the titles God has chosen for Himself, Father is the one He favors most. -Jeffrey R. Holland

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

There is so much we do not know that our only sure reliance is to trust in the Lord and His love for His children. -Dallin H. Oaks

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

Excessive reliance on personal teachings or speculations may even draw us aside from concentrating on learning and efforts that will further our understanding and help us go forward on the covenant path. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Strengthening the Family

Lest we think the task is too hard, be reminded that angels will be round about us to bear us up if we are willing to do our part. -Joanne B. Doxey

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Strengthening the Family

Individual worth is intrinsic, it is internal; it is eternal. It is something that cannot be taken from us. -Joanne B. Doxey

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Strengthening the Family

True personal worth comes from a secure relationship with Heavenly Father. -Joanne B. Doxey

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Strengthening the Family

Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers. -Joanne B. Doxey

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Strengthening the Family

How can we help prepare children for their significant role if we, their mentors, are absent or uncaring? -Joanne B. Doxey

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Youth of the Noble Birthright

The almost universal gift everyone can develop is the creation of a pleasant disposition, an even temperament. It will open more doors for you and give you more opportunities than any other characteristics I can think of. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Youth of the Noble Birthright

We have all been blessed with many talents and abilities. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Youth of the Noble Birthright

If the Lord sees greatness in you, how then should you see yourself? -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Youth of the Noble Birthright

If we make an effort to obtain the best education available to us, we are in a better position to be self-sufficient and not to become a burden on the society in which we live. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Youth of the Noble Birthright

The best way I know of to make a contribution to the land we live in is to be prepared for the future. -L. Tom Perry

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

We cannot "grow" someone else's faith or rely solely on others to bolster our own. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Youth of the Noble Birthright

It matters not the size or the quantity but the effort we put forth to develop the talents and abilities we have received. You are not competing with anyone else. You are only competing with yourself to do the best with whatever you have received. -L. Tom Perry

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

It would be nice if increased faith were transmitted like the flu or the common cold. Then a simple "spiritual sneeze" would build faith in others. -Dale G. Renlund

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

Faith deepens as we act in ways that anchor us more firmly to Him. -Dale G. Renlund

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

Being "converted unto the Lord" means leaving one course of action, directed by an old belief system, and adopting a new one based on faith in Heavenly Father's plan and in Jesus Christ and His Atonement. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Lessons from Eve

When priorities are in place, one can more patiently tolerate unfinished business. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Lessons from Eve

Victory comes only to those who muster the faith to stay on the track--the strait and narrow way. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -What Are People Asking about Us?

People are looking for a solid anchor in a world of shifting values. They want something they can hold to as the world about them increasingly appears to be in disarray. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -What Are People Asking About Us?

One cannot obey the law and disobey the law at the same time. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

Trust God to lead you, even if that way looks different than you expected or is different from others. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

You have unique missions and roles to perform in life and will be given unique guidance to fulfill them. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

As His faithful disciple, you can receive personal inspiration and revelation, consistent with His commandments, that is tailored to you. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

Each of us has a different mission to perform, and at times the Spirit may call us in "another way." -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Spiritual Capacity

When you receive promptings and then act with intention, the Lord can use you. -Michelle Craig

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -"Come unto Christ"

We are meeting the adversary every day. The challenges of this era will rival any of the past, and these challenges will increase both spiritually and temporally. We must be close to Christ, we must daily take His name upon us, always remember Him, and keep His commandments. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -The Power of Righteousness

Righteousness is shown more in acts than in words. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -The Power of Righteousness

Continually bless your life with the power of righteousness. It builds confidence. It engenders trust. It yields enduring, worthy achievement. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -The Power of Righteousness

Life is beautiful when you make the effort to find beauty in it. -Richard G. Scott

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

Keeping the Lord's commandments enables us more fully and more easily to feel His love. -D. Todd Christofferson

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

The Lord's commandments are our guide to better choices and happier outcomes. -D. Todd Christofferson

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

The wicked may "have joy in their works for a season," but it is always temporary. The joy of the Saints is enduring. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Bear Record of Him

Each of us can share the good news of the gospel and give words to our convictions. If we are sensitive to the whisperings of the Spirit, we can find opportunities to humbly express our beliefs. -Susan L. Warner

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

Modern technologies bless us in many ways. They can connect us with friends and family, with information, and with news about current events around the world. However, they can also distract us from the most important connection: our connection with heaven. -Stephen W. Owen

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Sacrifice and Self-Sufficiency

Something special happens to an individual or to a Church unit when the people become more independent and self-reliant. They feel more confident, positive, and assured, and they reflect these feelings in their actions. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Small Temples--Large Blessings

There is a closeness to God that comes through consistent worship in the house of the Lord. -David E. Sorensen

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

We can feel enduring joy when our Savior and His gospel become the framework around which we build our lives. -Terence M. Vinson

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -"I Will Go and Do ..."

We are not called to positions of leadership for what we are but for what we may become. -Lynn A. Sorensen

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -"I Will Go and Do ..."

The Lord does prepare the way if we are diligent and faithful in doing our part. -Lynn A. Sorensen

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Individuals and nations will continue to choose what they want, but they cannot alter the ultimate consequences of what they want. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Just as doubt, despair, and desensitization go together, so do faith, hope, charity, and patience. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Hope is intertwined with other gospel doctrines, especially faith and patience. -Neal A. Maxwell

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

To grasp the vision we are seeking, the healing that He promises, the significance we somehow know is here, we must cut through the commotion--joyful as it is--and fix our attention on Him. -Jeffrey R. Holland

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

In spite of everything else this conference tradition may offer us, it will mean little or nothing unless we find Jesus at the center of it all. -Jeffrey R. Holland

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

Have spiritually sensitive people around you. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Selfless Service

The longing to be popular, to be praised by one's peers, and to receive the recognition of men is a very powerful force. -William R. Bradford

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Selfless Service

We must remember that we are social beings. Our eternal destiny is welded to the destiny of our fellows. Within this social system, there is always a desire for recognition, and this is as it should be, if that desire is kept within its bounds. -William R. Bradford

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Selfless Service

Selfless service projects are people-to-people projects. They are face-to-face, eye-to-eye, voice-to-ear, heart-to-heart, spirit-to-spirit, and hand-in-hand, people-to-people projects. -William R. Bradford

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Selfless Service

Sometimes, because of the pressures of the world around us, our service projects become self service projects rather than selfless service projects. -William R. Bradford

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Opening the Windows of Heaven

Many of us have had the windows of heaven open up for us, so we do not look upon tithing as a sacrifice but rather a blessing and even a privilege. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Opening the Windows of Heaven

I believe it is possible to break out of poverty by having the faith to give back to the Lord part of what little we have. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Opening the Windows of Heaven

To pay tithing takes a leap of faith in the beginning. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Opening the Windows of Heaven

The legacy of faith passed on to posterity is far greater than money. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Closing Remarks

In some respects, it is easier to build a temple than it is to build a people prepared for a temple. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Closing Remarks

Each home can become a true sanctuary of faith, where peace, love, and the Spirit of the Lord may dwell. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Follow the Brethren

As we learn to love the word of the Lord as written in the scriptures, we will love the word of the Lord as given through his prophets. -L. Aldin Porter

G.C. Droplets October 1987 -Follow the Brethren

Neither the President of the Church, nor the First Presidency, nor the united voice of the First Presidency and the Twelve will ever lead the Saints astray or send forth counsel to the world that is contrary to the mind and will of the Lord. -L. Aldin Porter (quoting Joseph Fielding Smith)