An Ensign to the Nations by Jeffrey R. Holland

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Choosing Charity: That Good Part

“Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don’t judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone’s differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn’t handle something the way we might have hoped. Charity is refusing to take advantage of another’s weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us. Charity is expecting the best of each other.”   ^_ Elder Marvin J. Ashton

Choosing Charity: That Good Part by Bonnie D. Parkin

Am I Doing Enough?

from mormon mommy blogs

Recently, Sister Julie B. Beck, General Relief Society President, came to speak at my local Stake Center for a fireside. I felt so very blessed to be able to hear her counsel and guidance. Throughout the fireside many questions were asked but one question in particular stood out to me: "How can I do it all? How can I know I am doing enough?"

I was very interested in Sister Beck's answer.

"You will never have enough time, money, or energy to do all the things you would like to do," she stated.

She went on to say that the thing that helped her the most was to prioritize.

Sister Beck divided her life into three categories:

1. Essential Things (things you must do to attain eternal life):

• Pray Daily -- don't wait to pray, because you will never have a convenient moment.
• Scripture Study -- every day spend time in the scriptures.
• Temple Attendance -- whenever you can.
• Regular Church Attendance 

2. Necessary Things (things you need to do to get through life):

• Eating, sleeping, bathing
• Serving
• Getting an education
• Managing your resources

3. Nice-To-Dos (things that are not essential but you enjoy doing):

• Reading, gardening, sewing
• Using the computer
• Watching television or movies

Sister Beck counseled to focus on the Essentials, then the Necessary, and then the Nice-To-Do's. She also said to look at all things, such as trials or new experiences, as opportunities instead of challenges. Your attitude makes a huge difference, and what you do now affects who you become. Your main focus should always be Eternal Life.
After I left I felt edified and uplifted. So maybe I can't do it all, but I can do as much as I can . . . and you know what?

That's good enough.

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Are We Not All Mothers?

from Sheri L. Dew


"Every time we build the faith or reinforce the nobility of a young woman or man, every time we love or lead anyone even one small step along the path, we are true to our endowment and calling as mothers and in the process we build the kingdom of God. No woman who understands the gospel would ever think that any other work is more important or would ever say, “I am just a mother,” for mothers heal the souls of men."