Naive optimism and pervasive pessimism are both to be avoided, therefore. It's not an easy balance to maintain, to be asked to… — 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… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Each of us is an innkeeper who decides if there is room for Jesus! — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Like Jesus, we can decide, daily or instantly, to give no heed to temptation (see D&C 20:22). We can respond to irritation… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
It is one of the great ironies of human history that some mortals with incorrect understanding of God and life's purposes sometimes… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If we are not serving Jesus, and if he is not in our thoughts and hearts, then the things of the world… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When one comes to know God and His Son Jesus Christ through the scriptures, the Spirit, and personal revelation, it is impossible… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A narcissist society, in which each person is busy looking out for number one, can build neither brotherhood nor community. Aren't we… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When our minds really catch hold of the significance of Jesus' atonement, the world's hold on us loosens. — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
So often our sisters comfort others when their own needs are greater than those being comforted. That quality is like the generosity… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
By seeing life's experiences on through to the end, on our small scale we can finally say, as Jesus did on the… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
By seeing life's experiences through to the end, on our small scale, we can finally say, as Jesus did on the cross,… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If we are serious about our discipleship, Jesus will eventually request each of us to do those very things which are most… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Walking and overcoming by faith is not easy. For one thing, the dimension of time constantly constrains our perspective. Likewise, the world… — 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
If, in the end, you have not chosen Jesus Christ it will not matter what you have chosen. — 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