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"At least, that would be the case if Christ hadn't died for our sins so that we wouldn't have to. Since Jesus payed the price to atone for our sins, God can now forgive us and tell us to go our ways and sin no more."

"Lucifer does not like the existence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I have focused on this in previous brief articles on the spiritual war.  One of his ways to fight against us is to focus on degrading us with words.  This is an approach that is doomed to fail if we carry with us the shield of scriptures."

"President Boyd K. Packer Testifies "'The standard of truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing.'  Today the sun never sets on congregations of the Latter-day Saints.  In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.""

"There is also an age-old excuse: 'The devil made me do it.' Not so! He can deceive you and mislead you, but he does not have the power to force you or anyone else to transgress or to keep you in transgression." -President Boyd K. Packer of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"

"The Lord Jesus Christ Himself went through incomparable suffering. He suffered not only for all of the sins that had or would ever have been committed, but also every pain that a person has ever felt or would feel. He did that so that He would know how to aid anyone who would come to Him in need. He knows you, loves you, and knows exactly whatever you're going through. Remember Him whenever life feels too tough to bear; He'll be there to help."

"I find that the more I attend the temple, the more I remember my covenants and feel the spirit of what it is to be converted to Christ. Since that is necessary in our life plan here, I recommend exercising your faith, increasing your gospel study, obedience, prayer and fasting to help you prepare for temple covenants and blessings."

" I also benefit from the examples of others I know today who exhibit hope despite their own life struggles and tests. Hopefully, I'll be one of those people who can be a strength to others as I increase my own hope in Jesus Christ."

"There is one God the Father of all. He is Heavenly Father. There is only one Redeemer, Mediator, Savior. That is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. There is one Holy Ghost, a personage of spirit, who completes the Godhead."

washed clean form Boyd k. packer.

"I'm grateful for the blessing of the Holy Ghost as one of the many evidences of God's love for me. It is not always easy to hear or feel the guidance of the Holy Ghost, yet I have felt it and know it is there for me to help me. "

" President Packer compares it to a debtor defaulting on his loan, and a mediator stepping in and satisfying that debt with the creditor, and then working out a plan with the debtor to pay him back. (to read Boyd K. Packer's full account of the debtor, see "The Mediator," Ensign, May 1977.)"

"I myself have endeavored to lived by the "unspoken commandment" which is a very simple one, but somehow, hard to follow through for others. What is this commandment, you may ask? The answer can be found in Matthew, Chapter 7, Verse 1."

"Agency relates to the concepts of freedom of choice, freedom of religion and freedom of speech but it is more than just that. Mormons look to God as a loving Heavenly who has given us all an opportunity to live on earth and go through experiences where choice is entirely up to us. This concept is what they call Agency"

Jesus is knock on your door.

"(Those keys are here on the Earth today, through the power of God's priesthood.) (Matthew 16:16-19, with commentary in parentheses)"