Values:

"The Lord's sweet assurance . . . can guide you and me--in our time, in our day, in our lives. Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage,
not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a
willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently.
A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well."

 

Freedom
is never more than one generation away from extinction.
Every Generation has the responsibility to preserve it...
or it will be gone forever.
Ronald Reagan

 

Foundation For A Better Life
The Foundation supports the belief that each individual is entitled to personal dignity and self-respect and that most individuals are willing, when given the opportunity, to take personal responsibility for their actions and well being.

 

“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.”

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"Teach the gospel and basic values in your home. Establish a love for reading the scriptures together. Too many of our parents are abdicating this responsibility to the Church. While seminary, auxiliaries, and priesthood quorums are important as a supplement to parental gospel instruction, the main responsibility rests in the home. You might want to choose one gospel subject or a family value and then watch for opportunities to teach it. Be wise and do not involve children or yourselves in so many activities out of the home that you are so busy that
the Spirit of the Lord cannot be recognized or felt in giving you the promised guidance for yourself and your family." M. Russell Ballard

 

"Your light has made a difference to many others. You have light because you are literally spirit daughters of Deity, 'offspring of exalted parents' with a divine nature and an eternal destiny. You received your first lessons in the world of spirits from your heavenly parents. You have been sent to earth to 'prove' yourselves."

 


'Charity, or love, is the greatest
principle in existence. If we can lend a helping hand to the oppressed, if we can aid those who are despondent and in sorrow, if we can uplift and
ameliorate the condition of mankind, it is our mission to do it, it is an essential part of our religion to do it' When we feel love for God's children, we are given opportunities to help them in their journey back to His presence."

 

"We come to this world in many colors, shapes, sizes, and circumstances. We don't have to be rich, tall, thin, brilliant, or beautiful to be saved in the kingdom of God--only pure. We need to be obedient to the Lord Jesus Christ and keep His commandments. And we can all choose to do that regardless of where we live or what we llike."

 

"As children of the Lord we should strive every day to rise to a higher level of personal righteousness in all of our actions."

 

"In these preparatory years, you young women spend much of your time in schools or jobs where you receive accolades, honors, awards, ribbons, or trophies. When you move from that stage to young motherhood, there is a dramatic drop-off in outside commendation. Yet in no other capacity is
there more opportunity to serve selflessly as Christ would do by taking care of hundreds of daily physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will bring the light of the gospel into your homes--not to be seen of others, but to build others--men and women of strength and light." Susan W. Tanner

 


TWO WOLVES ...Which one are you?

One evening an old Cherokee chief told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.   He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,  resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, 
empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, service and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
(Douglas McClain Sr.)

 

“Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.”

“It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust.”

 

“ Nothing is more contagious than example, and no man does any exceeding good or exceeding ill but it spawns new deeds of the same kind. ”

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

 

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success be achieved." Helen Keller

You've Got:
The Power To Choose!
Remember?

 

"The best reference a young man can have on your resume is that of Eagle Scout! It shows that you've had leadership in your youth!
Ronald Reagan

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"Forgiveness . . . may be the greatest virtue on earth, and certainly the most needed. There is so much of meanness and abuse, of intolerance and hatred. There is so great a need for repentance and forgiveness. It is the great principle emphasized in all of scripture, both ancient and modern."

 

"President Hinckley, Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who was noting the immoral conditions in the world,
stated, 'I do not know that things were worse in the times of Sodom and Gomorrah. . . .

I think our Father must weep as He looks
down upon His wayward sons and daughters."

"I do not know how much more our prophet has to say for us to consider ourselves warned."

 

("Standing Strong and
Immovable," Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting, Jan. 10, 2004,
20).

 

"Fidelity to one's marriage vows is absolutely essential for love, trust, and peace. Adultery is unequivocally condemned by the Lord. "Husbands and wives who love each other will find that love and loyalty are reciprocated. This love will provide a nurturing atmosphere for the emotional growth of children. Family life should be a time of happiness and joy that children can look back on with fond memories and
associations."

 

"Satan's methods of deception are enticing: music, movies and other media, and the glitter of a good time. When Satan's lies succeed
in deceiving us, we become vulnerable to his power. . . .

"Satan also seeks to deceive us about right and wrong and persuade us that there is no such thing as sin. This detour typically starts off with what seems to be only a small departure. . . . What all of these departures have in common is that each of them is addictive. Addiction is a condition in which we surrender part of our power of choice. When we do that we give the devil power over us."