With patience and persistence, even the smallest act of discipleship or the tiniest ember of belief can become a blazing bonfire of a consecrated life. In fact, that's how most bonfires begin - as a simple spark.

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"In family relationships, ‘love’ is really spelled ‘t-i-m-e,’ time. Taking time for each other is the key for harmony at home."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Love

"In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Love

"Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God's love encompasses us completely. ... He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Love

"So often we become focused on the finish line that we fail to enjoy the journey."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Awareness

"Let our hearts be stretched out in compassion toward others, for everyone is walking his or her own difficult path."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Compassion

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"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

- Calvin Coolidge

Persistence

"I have stood on a mountain of no’s for one yes."

- Barbara Elaine Smith

Persistence

"First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice."

- Octavia Butler

Persistence

"A dragonfly's journey is proof that persistence carves canyons from cliffs"

Persistence

"Persistence pays off, buzz on like the dragonfly"

Persistence