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  This was first published in the Deseret News in 2012.  It is great for thinking about what we want to set as New Year's Goals.  There also is an article by Elder John A. Widtsoe when he was President of the University of Utah.  I am putting that also at the end of this article.  This may seem long, and you can take whatever time you need, or come back and read it later.  It is well worth the read! Setting goals: Advice from Elder John A. Widtsoe still relevant more than a century later By  Deseret News     Jan 2, 2012, 5:00am MST Caresa Alexander Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window) Share this on Twitter (opens in new window) All sharing options Members of the BYU Board of Trustees on commencement day 1933. From (L to R) BYU President, Dr. Franklin S. Harris, Church President, Heber J. Grant, Church counselor Anthony W. Ivins, Senator and Member of the Council of Twelve, Reed Smoot, David O. McKay, later P...

I follow Brad McBride's blog called "Thus We See", which used to be named "Middleaged Mormon Man", and really enjoy it.  You could also go there and sign up to receive his free posts.    Today he posted a Baccalaureate Speech written basically to his son, who is graduating from High School this year, and anyone else who would like to read it.  I am one of those who has been inspired with it.   It would be great for all to read -- not just graduates!  Go to "Thus We See" and there is a link where you can sign up. My Unsolicited Baccalaureate Speech            by  Brad McBride |         Posted on  May 24, 2020 My son graduated this week! Our final, fifth experience. On the upside it wasn’t 100 degrees on the bleachers, nor did it rain- because no event was held. On the downside, it was a furthering of the Class of 2020’s experience in missing out. Our High School has a...

September 27, 2017 Continue Faithful SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Doctrine & Covenants 101:36-38 "Wherefore, fear not even unto death; for in this world your joy is not full, but in me your joy is full. Therefore, care not for the body, neither the life of the body; but care for the soul, and for the life of the soul. And seek the face of the Lord always, that in patience ye may possess your souls, and ye shall have eternal life . " QUOTE OF THE DAY Joseph Smith "Those who have died in Jesus Christ may expect to enter into all that fruition of joy when they come forth, which they possessed or anticipated here. . . . I am glad I have the privilege of communicating to you some things which, if grasped closely, will be a help to you when earthquakes bellow, the clouds gather, the lightnings flash, and the storms are ready to burst upon you like peals of thunder. Lay hold of these things and let not your knees or joints...