Quote archive

  • “Come down in the depths of humility”

    One principle that’s been reiterated to me in recent months is humility’s role in unlocking the heavens. Consider Jacob’s words on this: “And whoso knocketh, to him will he open; and the wise, and the learned, and they that are rich, who are puffed up because of their learning, and their wisdom, and their riches—yea, Read more

  • The Salvation Triangle

    The Salvation Triangle

    Growing up in the south, I’d often come across Southern Baptist pamphlets that read something like this: “Have you ever stopped to think about where you’ll go when you die? Here’s a quick way to figure it out: Have you ever sinned? Even once? God’s standard is absolute perfection, so if you’ve sinned ever sinned Read more

  • Searching knowledge

    Searching knowledge

    I’ve recently been thinking about the imperative we have to seek and ask before we can receive. “Draw near to me,” the Lord says, “and I will draw near to you” (D&C 88). “Ask and it shall be give you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you: For every Read more