“One of the chief characteristics of Deity”

“Church of Jesus Christ leader ends South American tour and looks forward to ‘exciting things ahead’:  “This work is moving forward at an accelerated pace. I can hardly wait to bounce out of bed each morning and see what the day will bring,” said President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”

“Church News video: Latter-day Saint youth leave an unforgettable impression on Latin America Ministry Tour”

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“Video: See how a partnership between the Church and CILSA is inspiring hope, changing lives”

“Understanding the power of a wheelchair to change young lives in Argentina: Disabled children without a wheelchair have limited access to education and medical treatment. It’s why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partners with a local nongovernmental organization in Argentina to provide help.”

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This is wonderful news:

“First Haitian Temple Is Dedicated: 166th in the Church”

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“Sisters Jones and Craig Bring Love to Latter-day Saints in Asia: Church leaders Visit Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan”

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“Watch: Church Video Explains How the Priesthood Works in Less Than 4 Minutes”

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I found this article helpful:

“Latter-day Saint Psychologist: The Scripture Equation That Turns Tribulation into Love”

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In the end — and in the beginning — it’s all about love:  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  (John 3:16)

In this context, I cite yet again one of my favorite sayings from the Prophet Joseph Smith:

“Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God. A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.”  (History of the Church, 4:227; from a letter from Joseph Smith to the Twelve, 15 December 1840, Nauvoo, Illinois, published in Times and Seasons, 1 January 1841, p. 258; this letter is incorrectly dated 19 October 1840 in History of the Church.)

And here’s another:

“[A member of the Church] is to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this church, or in any other, or in no church at all, wherever he finds them.”  (Editor’s reply to a letter from Richard Savary, Times and Seasons, 15 March 1842, p. 732; Joseph Smith was the editor of the periodical.)