Author: Sherrie Gavin
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day: Kindness and Warmth
“The true spirit of Valentine’s Day is one of warmth and loving kindness which may leave behind a tangible expression, be it ever so small, so that the remembrance of the occasion will linger on.” -Marianne C. Sharp, First Counsellor Relief Society General Presidency, 1945-1974 The Relief Society Magazine. February 1958, Vol 45, No. 2,…
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Embracing Strength and Success in the New Year
“May the new year bring to each of us, strength for her tasks, joy in service, and success commensurate with her righteous efforts.” -Belle Spafford, General Relief Society President 1945-1974 This quote is taken from The Relief Society Magazine, January 1947. Vol 34, No. 1
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Awakening Higher Ideals for a Brighter Future
“The unlived future should awaken in us higher ideals; it should stir us with lofty aspirations; it should inspire us with courage; it should fill us with hope for the future and with faith in our powers.” -Alice Louise Reynolds, first female to be a full college professor at Brigham Young University (Born 1873- Died…
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Strengthening Society Through Unselfish Bonds
“Let the cords that bind this great Society be strengthened by our unselfish companionship.” -Emmeline B. Wells This quote is taken from the The Relief Society Magazine, January 1918. Vol 5, No. 1
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Reflecting on the New Year: A Time for Blessings
“The New Year is a time to look backward and count blessings rather than to think of misfortunes.” -Clarissa Smith Williams, General Relief Society President, 1921-1928 This post is taken from an article in The Relief Society Magazine, November 1925. Vol 12, No.11.
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Empowering Women: The Importance of Their Voices
“No calling is too small to center women and women’s experiences.” -Neylan McBaine This quote is taken from the essay titled “Women at Church: 10 Years Later,” that was published in Wayfare. The link to the entire essay can be found here.
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How Scriptures Address Today’s Challenges
“As I study the scriptures very few contemporary problems seem new.” -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich This quote is taken from the essay titled “Lusterware,” that was published in Wayfare. The link to the entire essay can be found here.
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The Church of Ordinary People: A New Perspective
“The Church I believe in is not an ascending hierarchy of the holy. It is millions of ordinary people calling one another “brother” and “sister” and trying to make it true.” -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich This quote is taken from the essay titled “Lusterware,” that was published in Wayfare. The link to the entire essay can…
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Choose Faith: Overcoming Doubt in Difficult Times
“I bear witness that the Lord will be your light and your strength in uncertain times if you choose Him. It is your choice. I invite you to use your agency and choose to believe and walk forward into your future with faith and trust in Christ. I promise you, He will be with you! “ — J. Anette Dennis This quote can be found here, in…
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Peace Amid Uncertainty: Insights from J. Anette Dennis
“I testify that as we build upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, we cannot fall.” — J. Anette Dennis This quote can be found here, in the BYU Devotional speech given on 10 December 2024, titled “Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty.”
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Trusting God for Peace Amid Uncertainty
“You are not alone. There are angels around you, on both sides of the veil, who will help you and lift you. Trust your Father in Heaven; trust your Savior.” — J. Anette Dennis This quote can be found here, in the BYU Devotional speech given on 10 December 2024, titled “Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty.”
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Transform Your Perspective: Power of Belief
“Choosing to believe that you are a valiant, courageous, and strong son or daughter of God who was saved to come to the earth at this time and that you have a divine purpose and mission can change the way you view everything, including the uncertainties you face now and that you will face in…
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Finding Peace in Uncertain Times
“Trust the Lord and believe that He can send angels to hold up the walls of your faith as you walk forward into the uncertainty of the future. Trust in His unlimited capacity to help you. Trust in His ability to give you a peace and a strength and a capacity that defy logic and…
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Embracing the Spirit of Christmas: A Devotional Reflection
“If we remember anything or feel anything this Christmas season, it should we be that we are His.” -Tamara Runia From the 2024 First Presidency Christmas Devotional.
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Christ is for You
“He was born to lift each one of us personally. And if He’s anyone’s, He is most certainly yours. Christ the babe was born for you.” -Tamara Runia From the 2024 First Presidency Christmas Devotional.
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