Comparing [our] blessings [with others] is almost certain to drive out joy. We cannot be grateful and envious at the same time. If we truly want to have the Spirit of the Lord and experience joy and happiness, we should rejoice in our blessings and be grateful.

This feeling of accountability, which is encompassed by the first great commandment to love God, has been described by some as 'obedience to the unenforceable.' [John Fletcher Moulton.] We try to do what is right because we love and want to please our Father in Heaven, not because someone is forcing us to obey.

One of your greatest protections against making bad choices is to not put on any mask of anonymity.

The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality

God’s plan provides a way for family relationships to extend beyond the grave. We can return to the presence of God, eternally united with our families.

Even worthwhile endeavors need evaluation in order to determine if they have become distractions from the best goals.

How we preserve time for family is one of the most significant issues we face in most cultures.