Even when the armaments of war ring out in deathly serenade and 

darkness and hatred reign in the hearts of some, there stands immovable, 

reassuring, comforting, and with great outreaching love the 

quiet figure of the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world.

-Gordon B. Hinkley

i just read this quote on the nieniedialogues blog. i love it. He truly is the light and hope of the world! i'm so grateful we can put our faith in Him and teach our children to do the same!

"He asks that we “pray always, and be believing” (D&C 90:24).  When our children kneel with us in prayer and hear our pleadings in their behalf, the foundation of prayer is laid in their own lives."

i thought this was appropriate for halloween and for this time in our lives;)

"LAMPS"

I met a stranger in the night

Whose lamp had ceased to shine.

I paused and let him light

His lamp from mine.

A tempest sprang up later on

And shook the world about.

And when the wind was gone

My lamp was out!

But back to me the stranger came—

His lamp was glowing fine!

He held the precious flame

And lighted mine!⁸

-Lon Woodrum

i loved this little poem that President Monson quoted in his recent conference talk. Isn't it so true in life, sometimes our flame is burning brightly and we are able to help light another's and other times ours is weak and we are blessed by the light of others that we once helped rekindle.