Mormon Musings

“A prominent judge was asked what we, as citizens of the countries of the world, could do to reduce crime and disobedience to law and to bring peace and contentment into our lives and into our nations. He thoughtfully replied, ‘I would suggest a return to the old-fashioned practice of family prayer.’”  (   “Dedication Day,”   Ensign,  Nov. 2000, 65. ) 

“Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently. A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.”  (   “The Call for Courage,”   Ensign,  May 2004, 55–56. ) 

Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it.”  (   “In Search of Treasure,”   Ensign,  May 2003, 20. ) 

“It is in the home that we form our attitudes, our deeply held beliefs. It is in the home that hope is fostered or destroyed. 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.”  (   “Becoming Our Best Selves,”   Ensign,  Nov. 1999, 19. ) 

“Whatever our calling, regardless of our fears or anxieties, let us pray and then go and do.”  (   “They Pray and They Go,”   Ensign,  May 2002, 51. ) 

“You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice” Gordon B. Hinckley 

“How sweet is the assurance, how comforting is the peace that come from the knowledge that if we marry right and live right, our relationship will continue, notwithstanding the certainty of death and the passage of time. Men may write love songs and sing them. They may yearn and hope and dream. But all of this will be only a romantic longing unless there is an exercise of authority that transcends the powers of time and death.” Gordon B. Hinckley