It is vitally important that our children know they are loved and safe at home Quentin L. Cook More Quotes by Quentin L. Cook More Quotes From Quentin L. Cook The need for civility in society has never been more important. The foundation of kindness and civility begins in our homes. It is not surprising that our public discourse has declined in equal measure with the breakdown of the family. The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality. The family promotes an atmosphere where religious observance can flourish. There is indeed beauty all around when there's love at home. Quentin L. Cook religiouskindnesshome Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm for hurt feelings, anger, or disillusionment . When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined. Quentin L. Cook hurtspiritualhealing God is not the author of confusion but is the author of Quentin L. Cook confusion Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment Quentin L. Cook scriptureessentialsspiritual How we preserve time for family is one of the most significant issues we face in most cultures. Quentin L. Cook issuesfacesculture Some have immersed themselves in internet materials that magnify, exaggerate, and in some cases invent shortcomings of early Church leaders. Then they draw incorrect conclusions that can affect testimony. Any who have made these choices can repent and be spiritually renewed. Quentin L. Cook churchchoicesleader What we are speaks so loudly that our children might not hear what we say Quentin L. Cook speakmightchildren Temporary setbacks are overshadowed by persistence. Quentin L. Cook temporary-setbackspersistencetemporary Live by faith and not by fear. Quentin L. Cook live-byspiritualinspirational Persistence is the answer, and a sense of humor helps. Quentin L. Cook persistenceanswershelping Some build their sense of personal worth by comparing themselves to others. That approach can lead to feelings of inadequacy or superiority. It is preferable to look directly to our Father for our sense of self-worth. Quentin L. Cook self-worthfeelingsfather We can thrive and bloom if we are rooted in our love of the Savior. Quentin L. Cook saviorour-lovethrive Peace is not just safety or lack of war, violence, conflict and contention. Peace comes from knowing that the Savior knows who we are, knows that we have faith in Him, love Him, and keep His commandments, even and especially amid life's devastating trials and tragedies. Quentin L. Cook safetyknowingwar Our women are not incredible because they have managed to avoid the difficulties of life—quite the opposite. They are incredible because of the way they face the trials of life. Despite the challenges and tests life has to offer—from marriage or lack of marriage, children’s choices, poor health, lack of opportunities, and many other problems—they remain remarkably strong and immovable and true to the faith. Our sisters throughout the Church consistently “succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees. Quentin L. Cook strongopportunitychildren One of the remarkable characteristics of young wild sunflowers, in addition to growing in soil that is not hospitable, is how the young flower bud follows the sun across the sky. In doing so, it receives life-sustaining energy before bursting forth in its glorious yellow color. Quentin L. Cook lightflowerson When we follow the Savior of the world, the Son of God, we flourish and become glorious despite the many terrible circumstances that surround us. Quentin L. Cook circumstancesworldson Even worthwhile endeavors need evaluation in order to determine if they have become distractions from the best goals. Quentin L. Cook goalorderneeds Joy comes when we have the Spirit in our lives. When we have the Spirit, we rejoice in what the Savior has done for us. Quentin L. Cook donejoylife What does it mean to be a Saint? In the Lord's Church, the members are Latter-day Saints, and they attempt to emulate the Savior, follow His teachings, and receive saving ordinances in order to live in the celestial kingdom with God the Father and our Savior Jesus Christ. Quentin L. Cook teachingfatherjesus It is important to rise above rationalizations and make the best choices. Quentin L. Cook importantchoicesrise-above
