Family – Quote Catch

Ecclesiastes 4: 8-9…Two are better than one. If one falls, the other lifts him up. Woe unto him who is alone when he falleth.
Mosiah 24: 25…Receive family and friends with much joy
Mosiah 20: 11…When it comes to family people fight stronger
Mosiah 20: 11…Fight for your lives, wives, and children.
Mosiah 7: 1, 13, 14…Always remember your brothers & family. Look for them and help them.
Mosiah 6: 3…Return from meetings together as a family
Alma 15:16…Amulek rejected by family for gospel
Alma 43:47…Defend Family unto bloodshed
Mosiah 2:5…Attend General Conference and meetings with Family
1 Nephi 4:1…Family members should help each other understand
1 Nephi 16:14…Father needs to provide for the Family
2 Nephi 1:22-23…The Family should work united, helping each other to be righteous
2 Nephi 25:23…Work diligently to persuade children and brothers to believe in Christ
Jacob 3:7…A Family should love each other
“Cut down on television watching and instead spend the time with your family, read, exercise, or do something else that enhances the quality of your life.” Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy, Page 35
A prominent American judge was asked what we as citizens of the countries of the world could do to reduce crime and disobedience to law and to bring peace and contentment into our lives and into our nations. He carefully replied, “I would suggest a return to the old-fashioned practice of family prayer.”
“Will you join me as we look in on a typical Latter-day Saint family offering prayers unto the Lord? Father, mother and each of the children kneel, bow their heads, and close their eyes. A sweet spirit of love, unity, and peace fills the home. As father hears his tiny son pray unto God that his dad will do the right things and be obedient to the Lord’s bidding, do you think that such a father would find it difficult to honor the prayer of his precious son? As a teenage daughter hears her sweet mother plead unto the Lord that her daughter will be inspired in the selection of her companions, that she will prepare herself for a temple marriage, don’t you believe that such a daughter will seek to honor this humble, pleading petition of her mother, whom she so dearly loves? When father, mother, and each of the children earnestly prays that the fine sons in the family will live worthily that they may, in due time, receive a call to serve as ambassadors of the Lord in the mission fields of the Church, don’t we begin to see how such sons grow to young manhood with an overwhelming desire to serve as missionaries?” Thomas S. Monson
“The things that matter most must not be at the mercy of the things that matter least.” (Marion D. Hanks, Ensign, May 1991, 46)
“…No other experiences of life draw us nearer to heaven than those that exist between happy parents and happy children.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1994, 54)
Spencer W. Kimball “The Lord has given to all of us, as holders of the priesthood, certain of this authority, but we can only tap the powers of heaven on the basis of our personal righteousness. Thus, for the power of the priesthood to be truly felt in a family requires the righteousness of the men and young men therein. Our relationship with our wives, mothers, and sisters is one in which we kneel together, whether at the altars of the temple or in our own homes; we serve together, side by side, a beautiful partnership.” From the Book “Priesthood” printed in 1981
Spencer W. Kimball, “My beloved brethren in the priesthood, develop spiritual strength in yourselves, and there will be felicity in the family.” From the Book “Priesthood” printed in 1981
Spencer W. Kimball, 1969 General Conference, “I am grateful to my parents, for they made reservoirs for my brothers, my sisters, and myself. They filled them with prayer habits, study, activities, positive services, and truth and righteousness. Every morning and every night, we knelt at our chairs with backs to the table and prayed, taking turns. When I was married, the habit persisted, and our new family continued the practice.”
Spencer W. Kimball, 1969 General Conference, “One day I met a delightful couple- faithful Latter-day Saints with a splendid family and a successful life. They told me of their family history. The husband was one of seven children of a family of active people, where the Lord was the center in their lives. All but one of the seven had remained faithful, filled honorable missions, married in the temple, and had successful, happy families, as had their parents before them. The one had strayed and had marital and other serious problems. On the other hand, the wife was one of seven children in a contemporary family where the Church meant little in their lives, and they ad bypassed tithing, prayers, and all church activities, and had ignored the spiritual part of their lives. All seven of the children had been reared in the same household, subject to the same conditions, and all seven of them but this one ignored their spiritual obligations, as their parents had done before them. The first parents had built and filled a high, strong reservoir of habits and qualities of faith for their children. Both families had the same community backgrounds. The second family built no reservoir of spiritual strength but depended on the runoff. The uncertain little dams, like our brush and rock ones, had washed away when the torrents flooded. There were cracks in the dam and leaks in the reservoir. In the one family, six of the seven remained righteous; in the other, six of the seven followed the careless ways of the parents in unrighteousness and only one of the seven remained faithful.”
Spencer W. Kimball, 1969 General Conference, “(referring to Children being influenced outside the home during the day)…How can you be sure they will not leave you and the simple faith in God? The answer was unmistakable. “We mend the damaged reservoir every night,” they said. “We teach our children positive righteousness so that the false philosophies do not take hold, and should any have taken lodgment in the day, we dislodge them at night. Our children are growing up in faith and righteousness in spite of the overwhelming pressures from outside.” Generally, cracked dams can be mended and saved, and sandbags can hold back the flood’ and reiterated truth, renewed prayer, gospel teachings, a flood of love, and parental interest can save the child and keep him on the right path.”
President Thomas S. Monson, “To you parents, express your love to your children. Pray for them that they may be able to withstand the evils of the world. Pray that they may brow in faith and testimony. Pray that they may pursue lives of goodness and of service to others. Children, let your parents know you love them. Let them know how much you appreciate all they have done and continue to do for you.”
Elder Robert D. Hales, April 1999 General Conference, “Every family can be strengthened in one way or another if the Spirit of the Lord is brought into our homes and we teach by His example….Act with faith; don’t react with fear. When our teenagers begin testing family values, parents need to go to the Lord for guidance on the specific needs of each family member. This is the time for added love and support and to reinforce your teachings on how to make choices. It is frightening to allow our children to learn from the mistakes they may make, but their willingness to choose the Lor’s way and family values are greater when the choice comes from within than when we attempt to force those values upon them. The Lord’s way of love and acceptance is better than Satan’s way of force and coercion, especially in rearing teenagers.”
Elder Robert D. Hales, April 1999 General Conference, “What if you are single or have not been blessed with children? Do you need to be concerned about the counsel regarding families? Yes. It is something we all need to learn in earth life. Unmarried adult members can often lend a special kind of strength to the family, becoming a tremendous source of support, acceptance, and love to their families and the families of those around them….Many adult members of the extended family do much parenting in their own right. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins, and other family members can have a great impact on the family…Sometimes extended family members can say things parents cannot say without starting an argument. After a long heart-to-heart discussion with her mother, one young woman said, “It would be awful to tell you and Dad I had done something wrong. But would be worse to tell Aunt Susan. I just couldn’t let her down.”
Elder Joe J. Christiansen, Ensign Nov 1993, “Do not be afraid to set clear moral standards and guidelines. Be sure to say no when it is needed….Let (your children) know that there are some things that, as members of your family, you simply do not do. Some parents seem to be almost pathologically concerned about their children’s popularity and social acceptance and go along with many things that are really against their better judgment, such as expensive fads, immodest clothes, late hours, dating before age sixteen, R-rated movies, and so on. For children and parents, standing up for what is right may be lonely at times. There may be evenings alone, parties missed, and movies that go unseen. It may not always be fun. But parenting is not a popularity contest.”
“They take their families and depart into the wilderness”. Regardless of circumstances, we should always take our families with us, especially when relocating
“President Brigham Young explained that our families are not yet ours. The Lord has committed them to us to see how we will treat them. Only if we are faithful will they be given to us forever. What we do on earth determines whether or not we will be worthy to become heavenly parents.”
“Einstein’s colloquial explanation of relativity: an hour with your beloved feels like a minute; a minute on a hot stove feels like an hour.” The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level (Gay Hendricks)- Highlight on Page 168
“When you’re embracing your beloved, though, your awareness flows in the opposite direction, toward space. When you’re with your beloved, every cell in your body yearns to be in union with him or her. Your awareness flows out toward your periphery. You want to occupy every possible smidgen of space in the yearned-for present. When you’re in love, you relax into the space around you and in you, and as your consciousness expands into space, time disappears. If you even remember to glance at a clock, you notice that time has leaped forward in great spurts. Entire hours can disappear in the wink of an eye. When your heart is beating in time with your beloved’s, your every cell is reaching out for total union. You forget about time. When you’re willing to occupy all space, time simply disappears. You’re everywhere all at once, there’s no place to get to, and everywhere you are it’s exactly the right time.” The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level (Gay Hendricks)- Highlight on Page 168
“Imagine that you have an eight-year-old child who comes in while you’re working on something and says, “Will you play catch with me?” You reply, “I don’t have time to do that right now.” Imagine, though, that the child comes in and says, “I just stepped on a nail and my foot is bleeding. Can you help me?” You probably wouldn’t say, “I don’t have time to do that right now.” In actuality, you have exactly the same amount of time as when you used the excuse of lack of time to avoid playing catch. The truth of the matter is that you didn’t want to play catch and you do want to stop the bleeding. By using time as the culprit, you place yourself in the victim position once again. You did it to be polite. (By the way, I’m not advocating that you be blunt with anyone, especially eight-year-old children. I’m advocating that you stop using time or lack of time as an excuse. It’s just as polite to say to your child, “I want to finish what I’m working on before I play catch,” rather than claiming to be the victim of time.)” The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level (Gay Hendricks)- Highlight on Page 180
“The critical determinant of the quality of your relationships is the amount of time that you spend face-to-face with the people you love, and who love you in return.” Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy, Page 52
“It is the quality of time at work that counts and the quantity of time at home that matters.” Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy, Page 53
“…time that you waste at work often has to be taken away from the members of your family. You have to either stay late or take work home and work in the evenings. By not working effectively and efficiently during your workday, you create unnecessary stress and deprive the members of your family of the very best person you can possibly be.” Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy, Page 53
“Sometimes people come up to me and ask, “How do I achieve a balance between my work and my home life?” I ask them in return, “How often does a tightrope walker balance when on the high wire?” After a few seconds of thinking, they almost always say, “All the time.” I say, “That is the same situation with the balance between work and home life. You have to do it all the time. You never reach a point where you have attained it perfectly. You have to work at it.” Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy, Page 54
“Never lose sight of the real reasons why you work as hard as you do and why you are so determined to accomplish the very most with the time that you invest. The more time you spend face-to-face with people you love, the happier you will be.” Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy, Page 54
“There are two influences in the world today and have been from the beginning. One is an influence that is constructive, that radiates happiness, and that builds character. The other influence is one that destroys, turns men into demons, tears down, and discourages. We are all susceptible to both. The one comes from our Heavenly Father and the other comes from the source of evil that has been in the world from the beginning seeking to bring about the destruction of the human family. We will all be tempted; no man is free from temptation. The adversary will use every means possible to deceive us; he tried to do that with the Savior of the world without success. He has tried it on many other men who have possessed divine authority….”Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith, Chapter 18: Stay on the Lord’s Side of the Line
“That is not to say that we dismiss the products or process of traditional estate planning outright; on the contrary, investments, trusts, and other financial and legal instruments are, and always will be, the vehicle for the transmission of the things a family owns. But money is just a tool, as likely to separate families as it is to unify them. Your financial net worth is a statistic, not a legacy. To appreciate that fact is to understand that your family cannot be defined in terms of the things that you own; real estate valuations, spreadsheets, trust documents, and bank account balances describe a condition, not a family. You and your children, your grandchildren, and generations of your family yet unborn can only be defined by the values, the traditions, the faith, and the ethics which have shaped your unique family history for many years.” Beating the Midas Curse, by Perry L. Cochell and Rodney C. Zeeb, Page 7
“We have learned that when families place their valuables ahead of their values, they will end up with neither. We believe that the most important inheritance your children will receive from you comes while you are still alive. It is embedded in your everyday life. It is made up of the values you learned from important people in your own life. This is an inheritance you live and model to your family, friends, co-workers, and the community of people and organizations who make up your world. In short, we are dedicated to seeing that more families don’t become part of “the ninety percent”” Beating the Midas Curse, by Perry L. Cochell and Rodney C. Zeeb, Page 8
“The Heritage Process helps people put their family before their fortune as they plan. In doing so, the chances that the family can thrive in its relationships and still prosper materially for generations are greatly enhanced. Families who go through the Process come to a better understanding of their relationship to wealth, and with one another. They learn to communicate more clearly and more honestly about things like money, philanthropy, as well as about their shared goals and objectives. They learn- by doing, not just by talking- how to make the money a tool to achieve the most important goals of all-family unity and individual achievement. They listen to stories about the hardships and triumphs that brought the family to where it is today, and they talk openly and from the heart about deeply important matters, like the sustaining quality of faith.” Beating the Midas Curse, by Perry L. Cochell and Rodney C. Zeeb, Page 8
“Adam Smith summed it up over two hundred years ago in this landmark book The Wealth of Nations, “Riches, in spite of the most violent regulations of law to prevent their dissipation, very seldom remain long in the same family.” Beating the Midas Curse, by Perry L. Cochell and Rodney C. Zeeb, Page 27
“The great forbidden zone of family conversation is nearly always money. ‘There’s a toxicity and secrecy around money in many families,’ says Charles Collier, senior philanthropic advisor at Harvard University and author of Wealth and Families (Harvard University, 2001). ‘As a result, parents fail to provide their kids with any type of financial education- how to invest, say, or how to use a credit card- or to prepare them for the decisions they may have to make about their fortunes. Plus, in many cases, parents are too busy making money and managing their assets to think much about the effect it all will have on the kids.’” Beating the Midas Curse, by Perry L. Cochell and Rodney C. Zeeb, Page 90
“Our goal in getting the family talking about money is for them to realize that money is a tool. Just a tool. A powerful tool, to be sure, but, one, like fire, that makes a better servant than master. Stripped of its aura of invincibility and curative powers (the ‘money solves everything’ syndrome), money may be seen for what it is: a resource to help strengthen your family through the values you recognize as your most important assets.” Beating the Midas Curse, by Perry L. Cochell and Rodney C. Zeeb, Page 9
“Under the direction of the priesthood and the influence of the Holy Spirit, these councils should feature free and open discussion and clear, concise, communication. Our mutual goals and objectives should always be clearly understood. Everything we do, everything we teach, every plan we make should be focused on helping God’s children enjoys the full blessings of the gospel. In this effort, councils should support families, striving never to be in competition with them. Therefore, our council meetings are about duties and responsibilities, not turf. They provide an opportunity for the priesthood quorums and auxiliary organizations of the Church to come together in a spirit of loving cooperation to assist Heavenly Father in accomplishing His very work and glory: “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page 9-10
“The same is true of our family councils, only there it is a matter of parents and children joining forces in an energetic and dynamic way to ensure that there are no empty places at our eternal family tables.” Counseling with Our Councils M. Russell Ballard, Page10
“In speaking of mothers generally, I especially wish to praise and encourage young mothers. The work of a mother is hard, too often unheralded work. The young years are often those when either husband or wife—or both—may still be in school or in those earliest and leanest stages of developing the husband’s breadwinning capacities. Finances fluctuate daily between low and nonexistent. The apartment is usually decorated in one of two smart designs: Deseret Industries provincial or early Mother Hubbard. The car, if there is one, runs on smooth tires and an empty tank. But with night feedings and night teethings, often the greatest challenge of all for a young mother is simply fatigue. Through these years, mothers go longer on less sleep and give more to others with less personal renewal for themselves than any other group I know at any other time in life. It is not surprising when the shadows under their eyes sometimes vaguely resemble the state of Rhode Island. Of course, the irony is that this is often the sister we want to call—or need to call—to service in the ward and stake auxiliaries. That’s understandable. Who wouldn’t want the exemplary influence of these young Loises- and Eunices-in-the-making? It would be well for leaders to be wise, to remember that families are the highest priority of all, especially in those formative years. Even so, young mothers will still find magnificent ways to serve faithfully in the Church, even as others serve and strengthen them—and their families—in like manner. Do the best you can through these years, but whatever else you do, cherish that role that is so uniquely yours and for which heaven itself sends angels to watch over you and your little ones. Husbands—especially husbands—as well as Church leaders and friends in every direction, be helpful and sensitive and wise. Remember, “To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” ().” Broken Things to Mend (Jeffrey R. Holland) Kindle Loc. 221-35
“Parental love, family activity, gentle teaching, and respectful conversation—sweet time together—can help keep the generations close and build bonds that will never be broken.” Broken Things to Mend (Jeffrey R. Holland) Kindle Loc. 1300-1301
“…No other experiences of life draw us nearer to heaven than those that exist between happy parents and happy children.” (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1994, 54)
“When the real history of mankind is fully disclosed, will it feature the echoes of gunfire or the shaping sound of lullabies? The great armistices made by military men or the peacemaking of women in homes and in neighborhoods? Will what happened in cradles and kitchens prove to be more controlling than what happened in congresses?” (Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, May 1987, 10-11)
“It is not the number of hours you put in, but what you put in the hours that counts.” (Thomas S. Monson, Church News, 18 Nov. 2006, 7)
The Story of King Midas
“Management guru Stephen Covey tells this old Japanese tale about a samurai warrior and his three sons: The samurai wanted to teach his sons about the power of teamwork. So he gave each of them an arrow and asked them to break it. No problem. Each son did it easily. Then the samurai gave them a bundle of three arrows bound together and asked them to repeat the process. But none of them could. “That’s your lesson,” the samurai said. “If you three stick together, you will never be defeated.” Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success. Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty. Kindle Loc.309-13
“When the buzzer sounded, Michael gave Scottie and me a quick hug, darted to center court to grab the ball, then retreated to the locker room to get away from the TV cameras. When I got there, he was curled up on the floor hugging the ball to his chest, tears streaming down his face. Michael dedicated the game to his father. “This is probably the hardest time for me to play the game of basketball,” he said. “I had a lot of things on my heart, on my mind. . . . And maybe my heart wasn’t geared to where it was. But I think deep down inside, it was geared to what was most important to me, which was my family and my father not being here to see this. I’m just happy that the team kind of pulled me through it because it was a tough time for me.” Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success. Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty. Page 166
“Among primates generally, females are more likely to live near their parents after they are fully grown up, while the males are more likely to move away. In the great majority of primate species, “females reside in their natal groups for life, whereas males disperse around puberty and transfer to other groups,” say primatologists Michael Pereira and Lynn Fairbanks.” Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men (Leonard Sax) Page 25
…Once we are baptized, is that all we need to do? No, because we have made it to this point because of our faith in Christ. We should continue in Christ, with hope, love of God, love of all men, feast upon the word of Christ, endure to the end, then the Father says “Ye shall have eternal life”.
… Pray as a family to Heavenly Father, in Christ’s name, so that our spouse and children will be blessed
“Family philanthropy offers family the chance to feed itself – to develop leadership, to develop links across generations that mean something. There just aren’t that many places where you can add to the social interaction of the family relationship as a piece of work. Work adds meaning and intensity to the family’s relationships that nothing else can – not being, not playing, not talking together. There is a wholly legitimate purpose to philanthropy as a source of meaning to a donor and a family. This is essential to the continued vitality of the American philanthropy experience.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“Philanthropic families have the chance to turn their life experiences to empathy and concern for community issues. But you may be drawn to the issue by that empathy and quickly realize you need knowledge. That may prompt you to set up a learning process for family members and be open to it: the community will teach you; their proposals will teach you; the experts in the fields of interest will teach you. You end up with a tremendous opportunity to do it well and, over time, you begin to realize that ongoing learning is a very important component – and benefit – of the process.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“Participation in the grantmaking process offers families the distinct privilege of learning about needs and issues from those most impassioned and most involved – the community leaders they fund. They build nonprofit skills and experiences they likely would not have otherwise; among them, experience with volunteers, board and staff relationships, financial management, development, and evaluation. And, it has given them the chance to return those gifts to society – as more enlightened, engaged nonprofit volunteers.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“When it goes well in a family, there can be this discovery – an appreciation of other family members that can be really inspiring. I have talked to a lot of family members who are surprised and moved by the caring and the investment and commitment that other family members feel toward the foundation’s work. It is a real discovery of other family members. This can be especially true if other relationships are more of the business world or are more strained. When they see how caring they can be, it opens up a different way of looking at one’s relatives. And that can lead to a real positive feedback loop about doing more of this together.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“Family philanthropy has strengthened our family culture. It has added richness and experience to the family work. It becomes more than an activity; it is a life mission or calling.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“The successful multi-generational family philanthropy of the future is not one that passes the baton successfully but one that learns to share it – valuing the perspectives, the leadership, and participation of all.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“The financial resources of most philanthropic families mean children may have all the opportunities and experiences their parents dream of providing. Some of those opportunities – private schools, luxury vacations, elite extracurricular activities – may (intentionally or not) offer a narrow view of the world. Further, beyond the safe haven family and school provide, concern – even fear – for their safety may mean further shielding them from life’s harsher realities and dangers. Philanthropy introduces social needs and solutions in constructive, inspiring ways.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“Family foundations and funds often are safe places in which to make sense of the swirl of modern life. They usually begin with a nuclear family – a donor couple and their children. The manageable number and the intimacy of the family changes quickly as the second and certainly the third generation includes spouses, cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and a host of others – across generations and branches of the family. Depending on the donor’s goals for family involvement and perpetuity, participation may mean everyone is a potential trustee or advisor.” NCFP, “The Value of Family in Philanthropy
“In a study sponsored by The Philanthropic Collaborative, economists Robert Shapiro and AparnaMathur concluded: “Each dollar that private and community foundations provided in grants and support in 2007 produced an estimated average return of $8.58 in direct, economic welfare benefits. As a result, the $42.9 billion in grants and other support provided by private and community foundations in 2007 produced some $367.9 billion in direct, social, and economic benefits.” Robert J. Shapiro and AparnaMathur, The Social and Economic Value of Private and Community Foundations (Washington, DC: Sonecon, 2008), p. 2. Available online: http://www.philanthropycollaborative.org/FoundationStudy.pdf.
“It was a surprise to me when I found out that not every family in the country had the same way of looking at the world, which is that if you’ve got stuff, you’re absolutely obliged to give it back, and why wouldn’t you? It wasn’t called philanthropy. It was just what my father, my role model, my uncles and aunts and cousins, who were older than me, were always engaged in. That’s where I first became aware of philanthropy.” – Richard Rockefeller
“Rituals around holidays are especially meaningful when they include the value of giving. This can be as simple as donating a book to the library on each family member’s birthday or delivering a turkey to a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving. Some families host an annual Christmas cookie party where everyone brings coats and warm clothing for global aid programs. Other families have created a Mother’s Day tradition of doing a good deed for someone else’s mother.” Remmer, “Raising Children with Philanthropic Values“
“Any family can develop its own philanthropy program and craft the activities that will encourage a generous spirit in the next generation. Philanthropy, in all its many shapes and forms, is a wonderful way for parents to share their values with their children while making a meaningful contribution in the larger world.” Remmer, “Raising Children with Philanthropic Values“
“Monica McGoldrick writes about the priority of family stories in her book, You Can Go Home Again: Reconnecting with your family.’We are born not just into our family, but into our family’s stories, which both nourish and sometimes cripple us. And when we die, the stories of our lives become part of our family’s web of meaning. Family stories tend to be told to remind members of the family’s cherished beliefs. We sing of the heroes and even the villains whose daring the family admires. Taping or writing down the stories of older family members can bring a richness to our search for perspective on family that cannot be achieved in any other way.” Wealth in Families Third Edition (Charles W. Collier) Page 2-3
“All families exhibit two strong emotional forces: one pushes us toward togetherness, while the other pulls us toward individuality.” Wealth in Families Third Edition (Charles W. Collier) Page 3
“Family philanthropy can function as an activity promoting genuine family togetherness. The next generation may, however, also experience it as a pressure to conform. How then can a family negotiate a succession plan that respects the wishes of the foundation’s original donor while striving to enhance the individuality of the next generation?” Wealth in Families Third Edition (Charles W. Collier) Page 3
“Don’t just live, but live for a purpose bigger than yourself. Be an asset to your family, community, and country.” No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden (Owen, Mark Maurer, Kevin) Page 299
“One afternoon Adam showed up to help with practice, eyes red from crying. “What happened?” Shawn asked. Adam explained how a junior varsity player had cornered him in the locker room and given him a swirly—shoved his head into a toilet bowl and flushed. “It was disrespectful,” Adam said, staring at the ground. Lifting Adam’s chin up with his hand, Shawn said, “We’ll see what we can do about that later.” After practice, Shawn was driving them home when he noticed the JV player’s car parked outside the Busy B’s Café. He pulled over and, with Adam in tow, walked up to the booth where the kid was eating a burger with a buddy. Glancing up, the kid saw Adam and Shawn, and like a deer in the headlights, he froze. Shawn leaned in and stared him in the eye. “If you ever touch my little brother again,” said Shawn, loud enough for every patron in the restaurant to hear, “I will break both of your legs.” He stepped away and said again, “Both of them.” The café was silent. Avoiding Shawn’s ferocious gaze, the JV player nodded his head. Outside in the parking lot, Shawn put his arm around his little brother, who was still grinning. If Adam had looked up to Shawn before, from that day forward he was a giant.” Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown (Blehm, Eric) page 17
“The remainder of the 1989 season was easy enough to handle. We traveled with the kids, enjoyed being normal, and didn’t miss baseball in any way, shape, or form. That might be a little strong. Sure, I tuned in to the games now and then to watch my old buddies, and I watched a few innings of the postseason. But to say I was a fan would be a stretch.” Clearing the Bases (Schmidt, Mike; Waggoner, Glen) Kindle Location 1014-1016
“In the teachings and practices of the restored gospel, the family and the Church help and strengthen each other. To qualify for the blessings of eternal life, families need to learn the doctrines and receive the priesthood ordinances that are available only through the Church. To be a strong and vital organization, the Church needs righteous families.” Families and the Church in God’s Plan Handbook 2: Administering the Church
“Wherever Church members live, they should establish a home where the Spirit is present. All members of the Church can make efforts to ensure that their place of residence provides a place of sanctuary from the world. Every home in the Church, large or small, can be a “house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:119). Church members can invite the Spirit into their homes through simple means such as wholesome entertainment, good music, and inspiring artwork (for example, a painting of the Savior or a temple).” Families and the Church in God’s Plan Handbook 2: Administering the Church
“A home with loving and loyal parents is the setting in which the spiritual and physical needs of children are most effectively met. A Christ-centered home offers adults and children a place of defense against sin, refuge from the world, healing from emotional and other pain, and committed genuine love.” Families and the Church in God’s Plan Handbook 2: Administering the Church
Alma 17: 1-4…1 And now it came to pass that as Alma was journeying from the land of Gideon southward, away to the land of Manti, behold, to his astonishment, he met with the sons of Mosiah journeying towards the land of Zarahemla. 2 Now these sons of Mosiah were with Alma at the time the angel first appeared unto him; therefore Alma did rejoice exceedingly to see his brethren; and what added more to his joy, they were still his brethren in the Lord; yea, and they had waxed strong in the knowledge of the truth; for they were men of a sound understanding and they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might know the word of God. 3 But this is not all; they had given themselves to many prayers, and fasting; therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority of God. 4 And they had been teaching the word of God for the space of fourteen years among the Lamanites, having had much success in bringing many to the knowledge of the truth; yea, by the power of their words many were brought before the altar of God, to call on his name and confess their sins before him.
“Once there was a man who enjoyed taking evening walks around his neighborhood. He particularly looked forward to walking past his neighbor’s house. This neighbor kept his lawn perfectly manicured, flowers always in bloom, the trees healthy and shady. It was obvious that the neighbor made every effort to have a beautiful lawn. But one day as the man was walking past his neighbor’s house, he noticed in the middle of this beautiful lawn a single, enormous, yellow dandelion weed. It looked so out of place that it surprised him. Why didn’t his neighbor pull it out? Couldn’t he see it? Didn’t he know that the dandelion could cast seeds that could give root to dozens of additional weeds? This solitary dandelion bothered him beyond description, and he wanted to do something about it. Should he just pluck it out? Or spray it with weed killer? Perhaps if he went under cover of night, he could remove it secretly. These thoughts totally occupied his mind as he walked toward his own home. He entered his house without even glancing at his own front yard—which was blanketed with hundreds of yellow dandelions.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf, October 2014 General Conference
3 Nephi 18: 21… Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.
“Having a strong system of support and communication is vital for success and personal well-being in all places where humans interact and coexist.” 7 Scientifically Proven Ways to Reduce Stress at Work, by Marcus Clarke. https://www.goalcast.com/2017/08/11/7-scientifically-proven-ways-to-reduce-stress-at-work/
“It’s important to let your true self shine and to share your true gifts with the world. The beauty that dwells in your mind and that comes from your unique perspective on life needs to be heard. You will suffer criticism. But their opinions don’t matter, because you have to be you. By being you, you will attract the right people into your life and repel the wrong people, so that soon you will be predominantly surrounded by those who love you for who you are.” It Starts With You: The 3 Great Thoughts That Can Change Your Life By George Sourrys May 23, 2017, https://www.goalcast.com/2017/05/23/it-starts-with-you-the-3-great-thoughts-that-can-change-your-life/
“You may be pleased to see that the children are beginning to see that their lives have been very fortunate, that not all kids are so lucky. They may be seeing for the first time that money is not all about having, getting, or spending. Money can also be a way to help others and to take a certain leadership role in the world. They may have experienced what it feels like to be needed in their own right, a giver of care, not just a receiver of care.” A DONOR-FRIENDLY OVERVIEW OF CHARITABLE TOOLS. Phil Cubeta, CLU, ChFC, MSFS, CAP, The Sallie B. and William B. Wallace Chair in Philanthropy at The American College. Page 5.
Book of Mormon, 3 Nephi 18:21… Pray as a family to Heavenly Father, in Christ’s name, so that our spouse and children will be blessed
“When the real history of mankind is fully disclosed, will it feature the echoes of gunfire or the shaping sound of lullabies? The great armistices made by military men or the peacemaking of women in homes and in neighborhoods? Will what happened in cradles and kitchens prove to be more controlling than what happened in congresses?” (Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, May 1987, 10-11)
“I think about the fact that Grant, Kobe, and I had strong fathers. I know people are concerned about the behavior of some young players, but it starts at home. I’ve always said that. I wish some of the other guys in the league could have had fathers at home, just to see what it’s like, just to see how much better people they could be. Some of the background for the decisions, the evaluations, the choices you have to make, come from when you were at home growing up. Two-parent homes aren’t as prevalent anymore. Single-parent, either way, you’re missing the opposite influence of the missing parent. I had both parents. It helped my decision-making immensely. Especially now that I am a father, making choices like a father, talking to my kids. Like my father did with me.” This as-told-to, from Michael Jordan, was originally published in the April 6, 1998, issue of ESPN The Magazine.
2 Nephi 31: 19-20…Once we are baptized, is that all we need to do? No, because we have made it to this point because of our faith in Christ. We should continue in Christ, with hope, love of God, love of all men, feast upon the word of Christ, endure to the end, then the Father says “Ye shall have eternal life”.
“I don’t have time to worry about who doesn’t like me…I’m too busy loving the people who love me.” Charlie Brown
“It is a wonderful pleasure to speak upon the great things that God proposes to bestow upon His sons and daughters, and that we shall attain to if we are faithful. … Our travel in this path of exaltation will bring to us the fullness of our Lord Jesus Christ, to stand in the presence of our Father, to receive of His fullness, to have the pleasure of increasing in our posterity worlds without end, to enjoy those pleasant associations that we have had in this life, to have our sons and our daughters, our husbands and our wives, surrounded with all the enjoyment that heaven can bestow, our bodies glorified like unto the Savior’s, free from disease and all the ills of life, and free from the disappointments and vexations and the unpleasant sacrifices that we are making here” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow, 2011, Page 8
“I feel certain that if in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity—the pure love of Christ—will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness” – President Marion G. Romney
“Stay close to the people who feel like sunshine.” -Oliveaveboutique
2 Nephi 33:4… And I know that the Lord God will consecrate my prayers for the gain of my people. And the words which I have written in weakness will be made strong unto them; for it persuadeth them to do good; it maketh known unto them of their fathers; and it speaketh of Jesus, and persuadeth them to believe in him, and to endure to the end, which is life eternal.
“Nonetheless, Russell adored his parents, Marion Clavar Nelson and Floss Edna Anderson Nelson. “My Mother and Father were just so wonderful,” he said. “Every night was family home evening. Daddy may have been smoking a cigar, but it was family home evening nonetheless.” Insight’s from a Prophet’s Life, Russell M. Nelson, Page 3
“One of the greatest blessings we can offer to the world is the power of a Christ-centered home where the gospel is taught, covenants are kept, and love abounds.” General Conference, Richard G Scott, April 2013
“Leaders prepare themselves spiritually as they keep the commandments, study the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets, pray, fast, and humble themselves before the Lord. With this preparation, they are able to receive inspiration to guide them in their personal lives, their family responsibilities, and their callings.” Manual Handbook 2: Administering the Church, Leadership in the church of Jesus Christ
“In the teachings and practices of the restored gospel, the family and the Church help and strengthen each other. To qualify for the blessings of eternal life, families need to learn the doctrines and receive the priesthood ordinances that are available only through the Church. To be a strong and vital organization, the Church needs righteous families.” Manual Handbook 2: Administering the Church, Families and the Church in God’s Plan
April 25, 1996 – Thursday – Tena, Ecuador…”Tonight Elder Flores told us about his conversion & his Dad’s death. He said that he was scared, sad & worried the the whole trip to Guayaquil, and then when he saw his Dad in the coffin that an incredible peaceful feeling came over him.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal