James E. Faust
James E. Faust
James Esdras Faustwas an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician. Faust was Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom 1995 until his death, an LDS Church apostle for 29 years, and a general authority of the church for 35 years...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth31 July 1920
CountryUnited States of America
blessing opportunity agency
As we look into the future, we are going to need to be stronger and more responsible for our choices in a world where people "call evil good, and good evil." We do not choose wisely if we use our agency in opposition to God's will or to priesthood counsel. Tomorrow's blessings and opportunities depend on the choices we make today.
motherhood being-a-mother world
There is no greater good in all the world than motherhood.
choices may limits
Making a wrong choice early may limit making the right choice later.
kindness believe blessing
No matter what circumstances you sisters experience, your influence can be marvelously far-reaching. I believe some of you have a tendency to underestimate your profound capacity for blessing the lives of others. More often than not, it is not on the stage with some public pronouncement but in your example of righteousness and the countless gentle acts of love and kindness done so willingly, so often on a one-to-one basis.
gratitude eye heart
The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us
opportunity important-choices decision
Some of our important choices have a time line. If we delay a decision, the opportunity is gone forever. Sometimes our doubts keep us from making a choice that involves change. Thus an opportunity may be missed.
perspective lenses looks
Look at everything through the lens of eternity. If you will do this, life will take on a different perspective.
volunteer appreciate giving
Leaders receive and give assignments. This is an important part of the necessary principle of delegating. No one appreciates a willing volunteer more than I, but the total work cannot be done as the Lord wants it done merely by those doing the work who may be present at meetings.
race differences culture
I hope we can all overcome any differences of culture, race, and language.
too-much council
Don't take too much council from your fears.
jobs home men
As a young man, I lived through the Great Depression, when banks failed and so many lost their jobs and homes and went hungry. I was fortunate to have a job at a canning factory that paid 25 cents an hour.
adversity painful refiners-fire
Into every life there come the painful, despairing days of adversity.
home needs evening
Family home evening is for everyone.... We need the strength that comes from family home evening.
path obedience
Obedience is the path to freedom...