"How do we, amidst the challenges of our lives, gain the vision necessary to do those things that will bring us closer to the Savior? Speaking of vision, the book of Proverbs teaches this truth: 'Where there is no vision, the people perish' (Proverbs 29:18). If we are to prosper rather than perish, we must gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us."
—Elder O. Vincent Haleck,
"Wise parents prepare their children to get along without them. They provide opportunities for growth as children acquire the spiritual maturity to exercise their agency properly. And yes, this means children will sometimes make mistakes and learn from them."
—Elder Larry Y. Wilson,
"Only upon the Principles of Righteousness", General Conference, Apr. 2012
"Our most important work is always within our own home and family. It is within families that the Church is established and real growth occurs. We are to teach our children the principles and doctrines of the gospel. We need to help them have faith in Jesus Christ and prepare them for baptism when they are eight years old. We must be faithful ourselves so that they can see our example of love for the Lord and His Church. This helps our children feel joy in keeping the commandments, happiness in families, and gratitude in service to others."
—Elder David F. Evans,
"Was It Worth It?", General Conference, Apr. 2012
“I do not know who in this vast audience today may need to hear the message of forgiveness inherent in this parable [of the laborers in the vineyard], but however late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed, however many mistakes you feel you have made or talents you think you don’t have, or however far from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify that you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ’s Atonement shines."
—Elder Jeffrey R. Holland,
"The Laborers in the Vineyard", General Conference, Apr. 2012
See this thing…
It’s huge! Would I be caught dead on the top of it? NO! I have a child that loves to climb to the top and did so several times the evening we were there. Can you guess who it was? It’s really not a hard guess if you know my children, even a little.
I made Chicken Shawarma for dinner tonight. So good! I also made the naan that is linked in the recipe. It is the best naan recipe I’ve ever tried.
If you’ve never checked out this blog, you should.