Thoughts and stories, by Pal

Beautiful thoughts to keep our minds on the true meanings of life and what our Heavenly Father wants us to do . December 24 Caring for Parents SCRIPTURE OF THE  DAY  Matthew  19:19 "Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." QUOTE OF THE DAY Spencer W. Kimball "This is very important, and I hope you will not forget it . . . remind your people that they should take care of their fathers and mothers, no matter if they do become senile, no matter if they do become difficult to handle. They should be taken care of; that is a part of the program of the Lord established when He first organized this world" ("Loving One Another,"  Ensign , November 1976 ). December 23 Peacemaker SCRIPTURE OF THE  DAY  Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." QUOTE OF THE DAY Ha...

Those who knew The Prophet Joseph Smith loved and revered him!  Great quotes!   “Millions Shall Know Brother Joseph Again” – Recollections of the Prophet From Those Who Knew Him Aleah Ingram   December 21, 2014   On December 23, 1805, Joseph Smith Jr. was born to Joseph and Lucy Smith. He died as a martyr on June 27, 1844. In the time between, Joseph did “more,save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. In the short space of twenty years, he has brought forth the Book of Mormon, which he translated by the gift and power of God, and has been the means of publishing it on two continents; has sent the fulness of the everlasting gospel, which it contained, to the four quarters of the earth; has brought forth the revelations and commandments which compose this book of Doctrine and Covenants, and many other wise documents and instructions for the benefit of the children of men; gathered...

This year, 2016, I reconfirm my testimony which has been shared 4 times now -- 2013, 2014, 2015, and now 2016. I have loved the Prophet Joseph Smith, and learning about him as long as I can consciously remember!   I was born of goodly parents who also loved him and taught me of him.  I love to read of his life and teachings.  I know that he is a true prophet!  This same entry was posted on his birthday since I started this post in 2013 (with alterations each year).  I hope you enjoy reading it!  (in 2014) I hope whoever reads this has a few minutes to ponder these testimonies about the Prophet Joseph Smith, whose birthday is today.  Part of these words were written last year on this day, and probably will again next year! --------------------------------------------   It is actually impossible to even understand how much the Prophet Joseph Smith has done for all of us, and this world.  It will last through th...