Be True … Be Happy

Recently I have read or heard the words “be true” a lot. Be true to yourself. Be true to your faith. Be true to your friends and associates. Be true to your family. President Gordon B. Hinckley, the late President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (or...

God’s Pattern for Happiness

I love to crochet beautiful little baby things. Not long ago I couldn’t even make a decent looking chain of stitches but I was determined to learn, so I practiced a lot. Time and again I crocheted a square, only to discard it or pull it out. I was trying to make...

Fresh Courage Take

Recently, I have pondered the second verse of the classic hymn, sung by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (referred to as the Mormons) as they journeyed across the plains. Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard? ’Tis not so; all is...

Happiness in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

It had not been my intent to write about the death of President Gordon B. Hinckley today. Much has already been written about this great man, that I didn’t expect to have anything more of value to add. However, as I was researching another topic, I came upon a...

The Songs I cannot Sing

Last weekend, I attended a conference for our Stake in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As I sat with my wife near the front of the congregation, my eyes were drawn to a small group of faithful Latter-day Saints on the left side in the first two rows....

Have You Done Any Good With Your Life Today?

Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church), had a secretary who just seemed to be in a rotten mood. He asked if there was anything he could do, and she promptly burst into tears. Turns out that particular day she...
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