929. Good thoughts, to help us see the good in the world!. From Latter Day Light.

Not minimizing the tragedy in Las Vegas, these beautiful thoughts will lift your day, and help us "see the good in the world", as the motto for BYU-TV.

October 3, 2017 Service

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Doctrine & Covenants 6:33-34 "Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward. Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail."

QUOTE OF THE DAY Heber J. Grant "One can never tell what will be the result of faithful service rendered, nor do we know when it will come back to us or to those with whom we are associated. The reward may not come at the time, but in dividends later. I believe we will never lose anything in life by giving service, by making sacrifices, and doing the right thing" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, p. 143).

October 1, 2017 Conference

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Doctrine & Covenants 50:21-22 "Therefore, why is it that ye cannot understand and know, that he that receiveth the word by the Spirit of truth receiveth it as it is preached by the Spirit of truth?  Wherefore, he that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together."

QUOTE OF THE DAY Lorenzo Snow "It is not always the lengthy discourse that affords to the Latter-day Saints that which is the most profitable; but in the various discourses delivered we may gather some idea, or some principle may flash upon our understanding which will prove valuable to us afterwards" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow, p. 43).

September 30, 2017 Be Prepared

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Matthew 25:1-10 "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.  They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.   "And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.  And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.  But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.  And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut."

QUOTE OF THE DAY Wilford Woodruff ". . . I for one feel that we are not half so much awake as we ought to be, and not half as well prepared as we ought to be for the tremendous events which are coming upon the earth in quick succession in these latter days. Who can the Lord expect to prepare for his second coming but his Saints? None" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, p. 253).

September 28, 2017 Protection in Zion

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Doctrine & Covenants 45:67-68 "And the glory of the Lord shall be there, and the terror of the Lord also shall be there, insomuch that the wicked will not come unto it, and it shall be called Zion. And it shall come to pass among the wicked, that every man that will not take his sword against his neighbor must needs flee unto Zion for safety."

QUOTE OF THE DAY Brigham Young "The time is nigh when every man that will not take up his sword against his neighbor must needs flee to Zion.  Where is Zion?  Where the organization of the Church of God is.  And may it dwell spiritually in every heart; and may we so live as to always enjoy the spirit of Zion!" (Journal of Discourses 8:205).