To the Women

I have been failing at this blog thing, but today I have something for the women of the church out there. I am teaching in Relief Society tomorrow on the purpose of Relief Society and came across this gem by President Gordon B. Hinckley. Enjoy!

“Let me say to you sisters that you do not hold a second place in our Father’s plan for the eternal happiness and well-being of His children. You are an absolutely essential part of that plan. Without you the plan could not function. Without you the entire program would be frustrated . . . Each of you is a daughter of God, endowed with a divine birthright. You need no defense of that position. There is strength and great capacity in the women of this church."

Definition of Christmas

One more post for today that helps me get in the right Christmas mindset.
I have read this a couple of times this last week and I love how it reminds
me of what Christmas is truly about.

"Christmas is more than trees and twinkling lights, more than toys and gifts and bulbs of a hundred varieties. It is love. It is the love of the Son of God for all mankind. It reaches out beyond our power to comprehend. It is magnificent and beautiful. It is peace. It is peace which sustains, which blesses all who accept it. It is faith. It is faith in His wondrous ways and message. It is faith in Him as our Redeemer and Lord. We testify of the divinity of His nature. In our times of grateful mediation, we acknowledge His priceless gift to us and pledge our love and faith. That is what Christmas is really about." - Gordon B. Hinckley