Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson
Thomas Spencer Monsonis an American religious leader, author, and the sixteenth and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As president, Monson is considered by adherents of the religion to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator." A printer by trade, Monson has spent most of his life engaged in various church leadership positions and in public service...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth21 August 1927
CountryUnited States of America
spiritual earth walks
We were not placed on this earth to walk alone.
spiritual attitude differences
So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference.
children father parenting
To you who are parents, I say, show love to your children. You know you love them, but make certain they know it as well. They are so precious. Let them know. Call upon our Heavenly Father for help as you care for their needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them.
love-you done kind
The good you have done, the kind words you have spoken, the love you have shown to others, can never be fully measured.
journey joy
Find joy in the journey.
facts creation accepting
I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.
gratitude serious sin
If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.
courage principles faces
Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.
admire
We tend to become like those whom we admire.
standards hold-fast urges
I urge you to hold fast to your standards. I plead with you not to waver.
responsibility night self
Let me begin now, this very night, to emulate Christ. Cast off forever will be the old self and with it defeat, despair, doubt, and disbelief. To a newness of life I come--a life of faith, hope courage, and joy. No task looms too large; no responsibility too heavy; no duty is a burden. All things become possible.
leadership mislead
The power to lead is the power to mislead, and the power to mislead is the power to destroy.
journey lds needs
The world around you is not equipped to provide the help you need to make it through this often treacherous journey.
past preparation belief
There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past.