There is one thing the power of God and the power of Satan have in common: Neither can influence us unless we allow them to. Sheri L. Dew More Quotes by Sheri L. Dew More Quotes From Sheri L. Dew No woman who understands the gospel would ever think that any other work is more important or would ever say, "I am just a mother," for mothers heal the souls of men. Sheri L. Dew mother men thinking In the things that really matter--our covenants, the commandments, and following the prophet--we need to be completely united. In the non-essentials, we have our agency to handle things as we see fit. But, in all things, regardless of whether we make the same choices or not, we are to treat each other with dignity and respect, both of which are evidences of charity in our hearts and lives. Sheri L. Dew lds agency heart You were born to lead as mothers and fathers because nowhere is righteous leadership more crucial than in the family. You were born to lead as priesthood and auxiliary leaders, as heads of communities, companies, and even nations. You were born to lead as men and women willing 'to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places' because that's what a true leader does. Sheri L. Dew mother men father No marriage or family, no ward or stake is likely to reach its full potential until husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, men and women work together in unity of purpose. Sheri L. Dew husband mother father Am I the woman I think I am, the woman I want to be? More importantly, am I the woman the Savior needs me to be? Sheri L. Dew want needs thinking Everything that's important - you can take with you. Sheri L. Dew important He knows of our anguish, and He is there for us. Like the Good Samaritan in His parable, when He finds us wounded at the wayside, He binds up our wounds and cares for us (see Luke 10:34). Brothers and sisters, the healing power of His Atonement is for you, for us, for all. Sheri L. Dew adversity brother healing The gift of the Holy Ghost is a gift of power. The Holy Ghost inspires and heals, guides and warns, enhances our natural capacities, inspires charity and humility, makes us smarter than we are, strengthens us during trials, testifies of the Father and the Son, and shows us "all things" that we should do. He helps us do more and become more than we could ever do or become on our own. Sheri L. Dew humility father son Look to the Lord and not to the world for your ideas and ideals about men and women. Sheri L. Dew men looks ideas I invite you to consider anew what you know and what you have; what you are here for and where you are going; and how you are going to do what you have come here to do. p 13 Sheri L. Dew where-you-are-going invites where-you-are Its not living the gospel thats hard. Its life thats hard...How often do we make the mistake of talking to our youth about how hard it is...Shouldn't we instead be focusing on the doctrine of joy...? p 106 Sheri L. Dew mistake joy talking I had a lot of friends who were boys. I played ball with them, but we didn't date. They didn't ask me that much because I wasn't cute enough or because I didn't drink or party. Sheri L. Dew party cute boys The Savior empowers us with His grace, not because we've earned it, but because He loves us perfectly. Sheri L. Dew empowering spiritual inspirational The healing power of charity, bestowed by our Father and made possible by the Atonement of Jesus Christ, can make it virtually impossible for us even to feel emotions common to the natural man. Sheri L. Dew healing father jesus Challenges that tax our faith are usually opportunities to stretch and strengthen our faith by finding out if we really believe the Lord will help us. Sheri L. Dew challenges opportunity believe It is possible to be clean in a dirty world. Sheri L. Dew clean dirty world I always felt big and unattractive. Sheri L. Dew felt unattractive bigs Faith is a principle of action. It is our willingness to believe in the Savior that unleashes His power in our lives. Faith is not a bulwark against tribulation, but an assurance that the Lord is overseeing all. Sheri L. Dew principles action believe We must each walk through life on our own, but we don't have to do it alone. God wants a powerful people. He gives His power to those who are faithful. We have a sacred obligation to seek after the power of God and then to use that power as He directs. And when we have the power of God with us, nothing is impossible. Sheri L. Dew powerful giving people The Lord has set no limits on what He is willing to teach us and give us. We are the only ones who set limits--through our neglect our disobedience or ignorance. We are in large measure the ones who determine what we will learn and experience in mortality, and what we will receive eternally. Sheri L. Dew limits ignorance giving
