We have every reason in time and eternity to rejoice and give thanks for the quality of our lives and the blessings we have been given.
Howard W. HunterWhen we . . . read and study the scriptures, benefits and blessings of many kinds come to us. This is the most profitable of all study in which we could engage.
Howard W. HunterThe atonement of Jesus Christ is the supreme act of love, the supreme example of selfless concern for others.
Howard W. HunterWe need to be kinder with one another, more gentle and forgiving. We need to be slower to anger and more prompt to help. We need to extend the hand of friendship and resist the hand of retribution. In short, we need to love one another with the pure love of Christ, with genuine charity and compassion and, if necessary, shared suffering, for that is the way God loves us.
Howard W. HunterThose who are filled with the love of Christ do not seek to force others to do better, they inspire others to do better.
Howard W. HunterTo discipline ourselves through fasting brings us in tune with God, and fast day provides an occasion to set aside the temporal so that we might enjoy the higher qualities of the spiritual. As we fast on that day we learn and better understand the needs of those who are less fortunate.
Howard W. Hunter