Mormon Musings

Ours is a religion of improvement; it is not contracted and confined; but is calculated to expand the minds of the children of men and lead them up into the state of intelligence that will be an honor to our being. Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 10:290

"Many of the stories of the Book of Mormon are stories of deliverance. Lehi’s departure into the wilderness with his family was about deliverance from the destruction of Jerusalem. The story of the Jaredites is a story of deliverance, as is the story of the Mulekites. Alma the Younger was delivered from sin. Helaman’s stripling warriors were delivered in battle. Nephi and Lehi were delivered from prison. The theme of deliverance is evident throughout the Book of Mormon." -Elder L. Tom Perry, "The Power of Deliverance", General Conference, Apr. 2012

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering  to us-ward, not willing that any should perish , but that all should come to  repentance. 2 Peter 3:10

http://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/03/why-do-we-need-prophets?lang=eng

http://www.lds.org/study/prophets-speak-today/unto-all-the-world/repentance-cause-for-celebration?lang=eng

"If we have faith in Jesus Christ, the hardest as well as the easiest times in life can be a blessing. In all conditions, we can choose the right with the guidance of the Spirit. We have the gospel of Jesus Christ to shape and guide our lives if we choose it. And with prophets revealing to us our place in the plan of salvation, we can live with perfect hope and a feeling of peace. We never need to feel that we are alone or unloved in the Lord’s service, because we never are. We can feel the love of God. The Savior has promised angels on our left and our right, to bear us up. And He always keeps His word." -President Henry B. Eyring, "Mountains to Climb", General Conference, Apr. 2012

http://jdquotes.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/obtain-the-spirit-of-the-lord-and-then-keep-it-parley-p-pratt/