The practice of thrift is not outdated. We must discipline ourselves to live within our incomes even if it means going without or making do. The wise person can distinguish...between basic needs and extravagant wants. Some find budgeting extremely painful, but I promise you, it is never fatal.

Worthiness is a process, and perfection is an eternal trek. We can be worthy to enjoy certain privileges without being perfect.

Someone has said, “A friend is a person who is willing to take me the way I am.” Accepting this as one definition of the word, may I quickly suggest that we are something less than a real friend if we leave a person the same way we find him.

Being of good cheer makes it possible for us to turn all of our sunsets into sunrises.

The best and most clear indicator that we are progressing spiritually and coming unto Christ is the way we treat other people.

We need to remove unworthy from our vocabulary and replace it with hope and work.

The gospel is one of harmony, unity, and agreement. It must be presented in love, and with glad tidings, by those who are calm.