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
doors storm reign
The storm stops at the door. Love reigns, peace dwells.
destiny people choices
It has been said that the gate of history turns on small hinges, and so do people's lives. The choices we make determine our destiny.
dream promise wish
It’s not enough to wish, it’s not enough to dream, it’s not enough to promise. We must do.
spiritual rain sunshine
We truly need Him every hour, whether they be hours of sunshine or of rain.
self discipline battle
The battle for self-discipline may leave you a bit bruised and battered but always a better person.
real needs lasts
To catch the real meaning of the Spirit of Christmas, we need only drop the last syllable, and it becomes the Spirit of Christ.
running one-day important
One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important.
spiritual light giving
If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.
gratitude good-friend lasting-happiness
Things which provide deep and lasting happiness and gratitude are the things which money cannot buy: our families, the gospel, good friends, our health, our abilities, the love we receive from those around us.
character succeed rate
When we deal in generalities, we shall never succeed. When we deal in specifics, we shall rarely have a failure. When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported, the rate of performance accelerates.
healing love-is soul
Love is the catalyst that causes change. Love is the balm that brings healing to the soul.
father love-you love-is
Your Heavenly Father loves you-each of you. That love never changes. It is not influenced by your appearance, by your possessions, or by the amount of money you have in your bank account. It is not changed by your talents and abilities. It is simply there. It is there for you when you are sad or happy, discouraged or hopeful. God's love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there.
heart judging might
There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: 'Judge not.'
growing-up children missing
Raising children, be aware that the piles and piles of laundry will disappear all too soon and that you will, to your surprise, miss them profoundly.