Thoughts and stories, by Pal

This is a beautiful quote by President Howard W. Hunter.  When we went on our mission to Sweden in May of 1994, returning in September, 1995, the first thing we heard when we got off the airplane in Sweden was that President Ezra Taft Benson had passed away, and President Howard W. Hunter was the new prophet.  Then he passed away the next June, and President Gordon B. Hinckley was the new prophet.  So we didn't get to see Pres. Hunter much.  The events that  transpired on this day in history are interesting -- including the dedication of the Swedish Temple, which we attended while we were in Sweden.   This is Wayne and I when we attended the Temple near Stockholm, Sweden. Latter Day Light DAILY DEVOTIONAL July 2, 2016 Integrity and Truth SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Doctrine and Covenants 124:15 "And again, verily I say unto you, blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith; for I, the Lord, love him because of the integrity of his hear...

I enjoyed this article about what Prophets have said about Santa Claus.  I know I've heard my mother, who was born in 1908, learned about Santa Clause at an early age.  Her family lived in almost poverty during her growing up years, because her father died when she was 6 years old.  Her mother then told the children about Santa Claus quite early, as they didn't have money to buy gifts from Santa Claus.   What Prophets Have Said About Santa Claus LDS LIVING Staff Is Santa Claus a part of your Christmas tradition? Check out what a few Church leaders have said about Old Saint Nick. Artwork by Greg Olsen and featured in  Stars Were Gleaming .  David O. McKay It is a glorious thing to have old St. Nicholas in our hearts and in our homes today, whether he enters the latter through the open door or creeps down the chimney on Christmas Eve. To bring happiness to others without seeking personal honor or praise by publishing it is a most commendabl...