More Quotes to Inspire You

Need inspiration? Feeling down and depressed, or worried about the future? Has the world monetary crisis finally gotten to you and the constant talk of doom and gloom dampened your spirits? We are more than our thoughts yet having positive thoughts and a positive attitude can make the difference between happy days and sad, and ultimately a life well lived versus a life wasted in recriminations. So, here are some more thought-provoking and positive sayings for you from those who have been through dark times and survived regardless. The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta … Continue reading

Uplifting Quotes to Inspire You

We all need some inspiration from time to time and who better to get us thinking than the great thinkers of the world? Here are some more thought-provoking and life-enhancing thoughts for those who have given life some thought. If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun. Katharine Hepburn Learning new things won’t help a person who isn’t using what he already knows. Anon. Have patience with all things but first … Continue reading

General Conference From the Past: Mother, Catch the Vision of Your Call

I know we talked about moms last week as we studied a past Conference talk, but between the upcoming Mother’s Day and the fact that I’m a mom, I reserve the right to address the subject again! This week, we’re looking at a talk from 1974, given by Bishop H. Burke Peterson of the Presiding Bishopric. The talk is entitled “Mother, Catch the Vision of Your Call.” Bishop Peterson begins by citing the true story of a teenage delinquent. A neighbor remembered a time when, as a young child, he had told her that there was no mother at his … Continue reading