my belonging to relief society has renewed, strengthened, and committed me to be a better wife and mother and daughter of God. my heart has been enlarged with gospel understanding and with love of the Savior and what He's done… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share
I invite you to not only love each other more but love each other better. — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
The kind of gratitude that receives even tribulations with thanksgiving requires a broken heart and a contrite spirit, humility to accept that which we cannot change, willingness to turn everything over to the Lord -even when we do not understand, thankfulness for hidden opportunities yet to be revealed. Then comes a sense of peace. “When was the last time you… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share
Gratitude is a SpiritEUR'filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God. Through it, we become spiritually aware of the wonder of the smallest things, which gladden our hearts with their messages of God's love. This grateful awareness heightens our sensitivity to divine direction. When we communicate gratitude, we can be filled… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share
Be there for your children. Sit on the bed and enjoy the late-night talks—try to stay awake! Pray for the Lord to inspire you.… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
Mercies and blessings come in different forms-sometimes as hard things. Yet the Lord said, 'Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things'… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
Every time we watch over one another, godlike qualities of love, patience, kindness, generosity, and spiritual commitment fill the souls of those we visit… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
If we are in tune with the Spirit, if we are seeking the Lord and His guidance, if our direction is to return to… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
Women are hungry for things of the Spirit, for truths that counter the slide of virtues all around them. Visiting teaching is a measure… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
my belonging to relief society has renewed, strengthened, and committed me to be a better wife and mother and daughter of God. my heart has been enlarged with gospel understanding and with love of the Savior and what He's done for me. so to you, dear sisters, i say: come to relief society! it will fill your homes with love… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share
Our assignment is not only to make visits but to consistently carry the Spirit into homes, to bless families with the pure love of… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
When was the last fast time you thanked the Lord for a trial or tribulation? Adversity compels us to go to our knees; does… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
Gratitude requires awareness and effort, not only to feel it but to express it. Frequently we are oblivious to the Lord's hand. We murmur,… — Bonnie D. Parkin Copy Share Image
