Scriptures Can Calm

This well-designed quote comes from http://skariann.blogspot.com/2011/10/last-batch-of-general-conference-word.html "Scriptures can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life. " -Richard G. Scott, The [...]

There Is a Power

It is not just that the Book of Mormon teaches us truth, though it indeed does that. It is not just that the Book of Mormon bears testimony of Christ, though it indeed does that, too. But there is something more. There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you [...]

Never Walk In Darkness

This past weekend, my family went on a trip down to an area in Southern Utah known as the Irish Canyons. While we were there, a group of us hiked a slot canyon called Leprachaun. As we came out of the last bit of the slot part, I was able to catch this photo of my little brother Tyler Hawks. I have [...]

Power of Our Covenants

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Don't Be a Scrub

You can be excellent in every way. You can be first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in life with a twinkle [...]

Whatever Sacrifices

May we make whatever sacrifices are necessary to attend the temple and to have the spirit of the temple in our hearts and in our homes. -Thomas S. Monson, The Holy Temple--A Beacon to the Worl [...]

Hardest and Easiest

If we have faith in Jesus Christ, the hardest as well as the easiest times in life can be a blessing. -Henry B. Eyring, Mountains to Climb, General Conference April 201 [...]

Brilliant Morning

The gospel teaches us that relief from torment and guilt can be earned through repentance... there is no habit, no addiction, no rebellion, no transgression, no offense exempted from the promise of complete forgiveness.-Boyd. K Packer, Brilliant Morning of Forgivenes [...]

Solid Ground

There are times when we have to step into the darkness in faith, confident that God will place solid ground beneath our feet once we do. -Dieter F. Uchtdorf, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/the-why-of-priesthood-service?lang=en [...]

3 Fingers

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Woes vs. Wows

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Dictionary

Anyone who studies the workings of the human body has surely seen God moving in his majesty and power… Yet, some people erroneously think that these marvelous physical attributes happen by chance or resulted from a big bang somewhere. Ask yourself: Could an explosion in a printing shop produce a dictionary? [...]

You + God

Years ago my little brother put this up in the kitchen, and it has always stuck with me. True principle that we could all be reminded about every now and then [...]

Mountains Removed

"I have never witnessed the removal of an actual mountain. But because of faith I have seen a mountain of doubt and despair removed and replaced with hope and optimism. Because of faith I have personally witnessed a mountain of sin replaced with repentance and forgiveness. And because of faith [...]

Stop It

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