While most of our suffering is self- inflicted, some is caused by or permitted by God. This sobering reality calls for deep… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
In the economy of Heaven, God does not send thunder if a still, small voice is enough, or a prophet if a… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
To one degree or another we all struggle with selfishness. Since it is so common, why worry about selfishness anyway? Because selfishness… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability,… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
In racing marathons, one does not see the dropouts make fun of those who continue; failed runners actually cheer on those who… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Patience is tied very closely to faith in our Heavenly Father. Actually, when we are unduly impatient, we are suggesting that we… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Our God does not indulge us, but He is merciful toward our weaknesses as He strives to tutor us. — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Mercy can purge the soul of sin, making room for a fresh start. Truth is vital in order that we have an… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Therefore, as we strive to become as the Father is and as Jesus is, we are to become more gracious and merciful,… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Men's and nations' finest hour consist of those moments when extraordinary challenge is met by extraordinary response. Hence in those darkest hours,… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Clearly, when we baptize, our eyes should gaze beyond the baptismal font to the holy temple. The great garner into which the sheaves should… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
We should not assume; however, that just because something is unexplainable by us, it is unexplainable. — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Naive optimism and pervasive pessimism are both to be avoided, therefore. It's not an easy balance to maintain, to be asked to work away… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Occasionally some individuals let the seeming ordinariness of life dampen their spirits. Though actually coping and growning, others lack the quiet, inner-soul satisfaction that… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The acceptance of the reality that we are in the Lord's loving hands is only a recognition that we have never really been anywhere… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
We can't dwell upon another's ingratitude without using up our time and talents unprofitably. — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The winds of tribulation, which blow out some men's candles of commitment, only fan the fires of faith of others. — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Frequently, we busily search for group service projects, which are surely needed and commendable, when quiet, personal service is also urgently needed. Sometimes the… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The cumulative weight of all mortal sins--past, present, and future--pressed upon that perfect, sinless, and sensitive Soul! All our infirmities and sicknesses were somehow,… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“When we feel so alone, we cannot presume to teach him who, at the apogee of his agony, trod “the winepress alone” anything about… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
