G.C. Droplets April 1995 -We Have a Work to Do

 We bless you that the Lord may smile with favor upon you, that there may be happiness and peace in your homes and in your lives, that an atmosphere of love and respect and appreciation may be felt. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -We Have a Work to Do

 We can do it, if we will be prayerful and faithful. We can do better than we have ever done before. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -We Have a Work to Do

 Each of us can do a little better than we have been doing. We can be a little more kind. We can be a little more merciful. We can be a little forgiving. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -We Have a Work to Do

 Far more of us need to awake and arouse our faculties to an awareness of the great and everlasting truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Testimony

 Once a testimony is in place, just like a fire that needs fuel and oxygen to burn, it needs to be fed and tender or it will burn out and die. -Charles Didier

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Testimony

 A testimony is not only a witness that Jesus is the Christ, but also a statement or affirmation of the fact that Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son; a conviction that the Book of Mormon has a divine origin and is another testament of Jesus Christ; and a knowledge that the Church of Jesus Christ, with its gospel and holy priesthood, was in truth and fact restored. -Charles Didier

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Testimony

 The real strength of the Church is to be measured by the individual testimonies to be found in the total membership of the Church. -Charles Didier (quoting Harold B. Lee)

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Testimony

 The time will come when no man nor woman will be able to endure on borrowed light. Each will have to be guided by the light within himself. If you do not have it, how can you stand? -Charles Didier (quoting Heber C. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Testimony

 If we fail to recognize the personal spiritual challenge of political and economic changes and constant new threats to the moral and spiritual stability of individuals and families, we will fail to recognize the needs and requirements to adapt to these new conditions by finding within ourselves a firm and true foundation that will determine a firm and true behavior. -Charles Didier

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Apostasy and Restoration

 For us, eternal life is not a mystical union with an incomprehensible spirit-god. Eternal life is family life with a loving Father in Heaven and with our progenitors and our posterity. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Apostasy and Restoration

 We must begin with the truth about God and our relationship to him. Everything else follows from that. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Apostasy and Restoration

 We would be wiser if we could restore the knowledge of some important things that have been distorted, ignored, or forgotten. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"These ... Were Our Examples"

 Just think of the good you can do if you accept the difficult challenge and pursue knowledge--then use it to bless others. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"These ... Were Our Examples"

 Have you not learned that strength comes to an ordinary soul when given an extraordinary calling? -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Table Encircled with Love

 Our major success is simply trying--over and over. -LeGrand R. Curtis

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Table Encircled with Love

 Happiness is homemade, and we should endeavor to make our homes happy and pleasant places. -LeGrand R. Curtis

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Table Encircled with Love

 Home should be a happy place because all work to keep it that way. -LeGrand R. Curtis

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Table Encircled with Love

 Children need sunlight. They need happiness. They need love and nurture. They need kindness and refreshment and affection. Every home, regardless of the cost of the house, can provide an environment of love which will be an environment of salvation. -LeGrand R. Curtis (quoting Gordon B. Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Mission of Saving

 If we are to build that Zion of which the prophets have spoken and of which the Lord has given mighty promise, we must set aside our consuming selfishness. We must rise above our love for comfort and ease. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Mission of Saving

 The crowning element of our faith is our conviction of our living God, the Father of us all, and of His Beloved Son, the Redeemer of the world. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Mission of Saving

 Sacrifice has always been a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Mission of Saving

 The comforts we have, the peace we have, and, most important, the faith and knowledge of the things of God that we have, were bought with a terrible price by those who have gone before us. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Easter Reflections

 Elder Hinckley invited missionaries to not fear and not be ashamed of their testimonies of Jesus Christ. -Andrew W. Peterson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Solemn Responsibilities

 Cultivate within yourselves the mighty power of self-discipline. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Solemn Responsiblities

 Anger is not an expression of strength. It is an indication of one's inability to control his thoughts, words, his emotions. When the weakness of anger takes over, the strength of reason leaves. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Solemn Responsiblities

 A violent temper is such a terrible, corrosive thing. And the tragedy is that it accomplishes no good; it only feeds evil with resentment and rebellion and pain. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Solemn Responsiblities

 In every marriage there are, of course, occasional differences. But I find no justification for tempers that explode on the slightest provocation. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Our Solemn Responsibilities

 With our limited knowledge, we know we must be faithful and diligent in carrying forward our duty. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Celebrating Covenants

 A scripture a day keeps Satan away. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Celebrating Covenants

 Covenants anchor us to solid ground, which, amidst the storms, makes our promises not only meaningful for eternity but vital for today. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Celebrating Covenants

 We hear of Saints who hold on to their covenants even against great odds and in so doing find renewal and peace--not just in the life to come, but in this life. Because, just like covenant breaking, covenant keeping becomes habit forming. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Celebrating Covenants

 Covenants keep us new. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Celebrating Covenants

 I have always been impressed that the Lord deals with us personally, individually. We do many things in groups in the Church, but the most important things are done individually. -Bonnie D. Parkin (quoting Howard W. Hunter)

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Called to Serve"

 We soon discover that some of our work, though not recorded on any written report, is of vital significance. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Called to Serve"

 There is no feeling to surpass that feeling which engulfs us when we recognize that we have been on the Lord's errand and He has allowed us to help fulfill His purpose. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Called to Serve"

 Let us remember that a boy is the only known substance from which a man can be made. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Called to Serve"

 Calls to serve are to be preceded by careful thought and earnest prayer. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Finding Forgiveness

 For your peace now and for everlasting happiness, please repent. Open your heart to the Lord and ask Him to help you. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Finding Forgivness

 Lies weave a pattern that is ever more confining and becomes a trap that Satan will spring to your detriment. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Finding Forgivness

 Obedience and faith in the Savior give you power to resist temptation. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Finding Forgiveness

 The Redeemer can settle your individual account with justice and grant forgiveness through the merciful path of repentance. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Finding Forgiveness

 The highway of life is different. Each one of us encounters unique challenges meant for growth. Also, our own bad choices can put more barriers in the path. Yet we have the capacity to smooth out the way, to fill in the depressions, and to beautify our course. The process is called repentance; the destination is forgiveness. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Finding Forgiveness

 Life is like that. It's full of rough spots. Some are tests to make us stronger. Others result from our disobedience. Helpful warnings in our personal life can also save us from disaster. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Covenants and Ordinances

 After you accept covenants and receive ordinances, you must live up to the covenants you made. That is how we love our Lord: by keeping His commandments. -Jorge A. Rojas

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Covenants and Ordinances

Once you make the covenant, you will need to receive the ordinance. -Jorge A. Rojas

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -An Elect Lady

 Motherhood is the noblest and greatest of all callings. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -An Elect Lady

 Life is what happens to you while you are making other plans. -L. Tom Perry (quoting Marjorie Hinckley)

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -An Elect Lady

 Statistics show that strong marriages produce strong families. -L. Tom Perry

G.c. Droplets October 1991 -To a Missionary Son

 The real success of a mission is not measured on a chart--it is etched in your heart and in the hearts of those whose lives are eternally changed because of you. -Dennis B. Neuenschwander

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -To a Missionary Son

 Your mission will be exactly what you decide to make it. -Dennis B. Neuenschwander

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -This is the Work of the Master

It is a season to reach out with kindness and love to those in distress and to those who are wandering in darkness and pain. It is a time to be considerate and good, decent and courteous toward one another in all of our relationships. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -This Is the Work of the Master

 How grateful I am for your integrity, for your ambition to train your minds and your hands to do good work, for your love for the word of the Lord, and for your desire to walk in paths of virtue and truth and goodness. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Follow Christ in Word and Deed

 Perhaps the greatest of Christian acts are those we never hear about. They are deeds done quietly, spontaneously, anonymously, without expectation of recognition or compensation. -Rex D. Pinegar

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -"Deny Yourselves of All Ungodliness"

Without the lamp, our world finds itself desperately building temporary defenses, drawing new lines, forever falling back, unwilling to confront. A society which permits anything will eventually lose everything! -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -A Time for Preparation

 Our actions, our personal behavior, and our attitude determine our character and future. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -A Time for Preparation

 Don't give in when the going is rough, for you are laying the foundation of a great work, and the great work is your life, the fulfillment of your dreams. Never underestimate what you can become or how your talents may eventually be used. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -A Time for Preparation

 We have our agency to choose right from wrong, good from evil. But just because evil exits does not mean that we must partake of it. You cannot do wrong and feel right. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -A Time for Preparation

 An individual or a team must be prepared. Success or achievement depends upon preparation. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness

 True love is developed by those who are willing to readily admit personal mistakes and offenses. -Joe J. Christensen

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness

 Generally, each of us is painfully aware of our weaknesses, and we don't need frequent reminders. Few people have ever changed for the better as a result of constant criticism or nagging. If we are not careful, some of what we offer as constructive criticism is actually destructive. -Joe J. Christensen

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness

 Don't be too critical of each other's faults. Recognize that none of us is perfect. We all have a long way to go to become Christlike. -Joe J. Christensen

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Marriage and the Great Plan of Happiness

 Don't just pray to marry the one you love. Instead, pray to love the one you marry. -Joe J. Christensen (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Lord's Day

 God, who created us, would know more than we do of the limits of our physical and nervous energy and strength. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Heirs to the Kingdom of God

 Our real strength is not so much in our diversity but in our spiritual and doctrinal unity. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Heirs to the Kingdom of God

 At sometime in his life, every man is conscious of a desire to come in touch with the Infinite. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Repentance

 Giving away all our sins is the only way we can come to know God. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Repentance

 No part of walking by faith is more difficult than walking the road of repentance. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Repentance

 Unlike us, God has no restrictive office hours. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Repentance

 Real repentance involves not a mechanical checklist, but a checkreining of the natural self. Often overlapping and mutually reinforcing, each portion of the process rests on inner resolve but is much aided by external support. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Repentance

 Repentance requires both turning away from evil and turning to God. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Repentance

 Repentance is a rescuing, not a dour doctrine. It is available to the gross sinner as well as to the already-good individual striving for incremental improvement. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Repentance

 There is more individuality in those who are more holy. -Neal A. Maxwell

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Mercy--The Divine Gift

 The cruelty of war seems to bring forth hatred toward others and disregard for human life. It has ever been so. Yet, in such degradation at times there shines forth the inextinguishable light of mercy. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"And Now You Will Know"

 I promise you and bear witness that your testimony will grow, and you can have a mighty effect on those with whom you associate. -Joseph C. Muren

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -This Work Is Concerned with People

 The decisions we make, individually and personally, become the fabric of our lives. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -This Work Is Concerned with People

 All of our efforts must be dedicated to the development of the individual. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Ultimate

 No matter how long you have lived, no matter how many mistakes you have made, your life's story can still be changed. It can still be written. It is not too late. -Cree-L Kofford

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Ultimate Inheritance--An Allegory

 The facts which represent your life are the facts that will ultimately determine your victory or your defeat. -Cree-L Kofford

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -That All May Hear

 There is no substitute for love. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -That All May Hear

 If we are not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, then we should not be ashamed to live it. And if we are not ashamed to live it, then we should not be ashamed to share it. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Delbert L. Stapley)

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -That All May Hear

 Yours is the privilege to be not spectators but participants on the stage of priesthood service. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -That All May Hear

 Almost everywhere one looks there appears an erosion not only of the environment but, even more seriously, an erosion of spirituality and a compliance with eternal commandments. One sees a blatant disregard for the precious souls of mankind. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -That All May Hear

 We have been entrusted to bear the priesthood and to act in the name of God. We are the recipients of a sacred trust. Much is expected of us. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Voice Is Still Small

 My testimony is that the Lord is speaking to you! But with the deafening decibels of today's environment, all too often we fail to hear him. -Graham W. Doxey

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Voice Is Still Small

 Dramatic and miraculous answers to prayer may come, but they are the exceptions. Even at the highest levels of responsibility in this kingdom of God, which is being built upon the earth, the voice is still small. -Graham W. Doxey

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Responsibilities of Shepherds

 We ask you to stand steady. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Responsibilities of Shepherds

 We ask you to focus on concentrate on the simple, sublime, spiritually nourishing, and saving principles of the gospel. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Responsibilities of Shepherds

 The President of the Church directs the use of all of the keys and authority of the priesthood and is the only person who can exercise all of them, even though all of the ordained Apostles hold these keys, some of which are in latent form. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Responsibilities of Shepherds

 The stakes are "the curtains or the strength of Zion." They are to be spiritual centers of righteousness, strength, and protection. -James E. Faust (quoting D&C 101:21)

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Conversion Process

 Don't give up; continue looking for the best results in this wonderful work. -Julio E. Davila

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Conversion Process

 This is the church of love and service, of sacrifice and blessings, of happiness and eternal life. -Julio E. Davila