The Importance of Being Present
Remember, the present is the time when we have freedom and actuality. Use that freedom to create a fulfilling life now instead of basing your happiness on something that has not happened yet.
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Distinguished Faculty Lecture
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Thinking Habits and Dispositions
I suggest that you carefully examine the thinking habits and dispositions that function in your life.
The Thoughts of Our Hearts or Why Do We Do What We Do?
The reasons behind our choices matter. And each of us individually is in charge of determining what those reasons are. May we all have the courage to allow the love of God to govern the thoughts and desires of our hearts and embark upon the path of spiritual rebirth that makes it possible.
Commencement, August 2000
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“Watching It Rain”
I’m reminded of a survey that I recently heard of in which people were asked to list their greatest fears. The majority of those surveyed listed giving a talk as that which they feared most. The second most feared activity was that of dying. I suppose that one could deduce from the study that most people would rather die than give a talk. Preparation for this devotional has been a…
Keeping an Open Mind about Things that Matter
When we judge too soon, we hurt others and we miss out on great opportunities. Especially when meeting other people, it is important to keep an open mind.
Be Renewed in the Spirit of your Mind
We can't fight our external battles by waging internal wars. Our mind must be continually renewed by positive thinking—we must be our own best friend.
“The Desires of Our Hearts”
Unlike the laws of man, the law of God are concerned with more than our actions; we must also school our motivations, thoughts, and feelings - our desires.
Memory and You
Memory has power to influence your mood, your view of the world, your testimony and scriptural understanding, and your personal connections.
“Purify Your Thoughts”
Just as we must purify polluted water before use, to be receptive of the Spirit we must constantly purify our thoughts from the filth of the world.
Think on Christ
Our characters are defined by our thoughts, which become actions, then habits. "What would Jesus do?" is a thought that can safely guide us home.
A Creative Mind
At times I wonder if we know how to think, if we are developing a creative mind, because that is where all good works and all important accomplishments begin.
Walk in Beauty
George P. Lee encourages us to, as the Navajo saying admonishes, "walk in beauty." Such beauty comes from within—from kind, uplifting, righteous thoughts.
Prophecies, Visions, and Dreams
As we pause tonight to contemplate another new year, I would hope that for a few minutes we could catch the spirit of Joel or of Peter as we reflect on prophecy, vision, and dreams.
Thoughts about Thoughts
I've been intrigued for many years by the compelling power of thoughts. We can learn to avoid negative thoughts and invite constructive thinking.