“The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. … That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel”. 

-Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

for some reason this quote keeps coming to my mind this week. i finally looked it up and wanted to document it here. maybe i've been thinking about how i've been struggling with implementing new parenting tips and self-help suggestions from books, blogs, instagram etc...and so maybe i should focus on learning and living the doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ first and foremost. There is power and purpose that comes through studying doctrine.