My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.
The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth, now and for eternity.
I doubt that the Lord cares much which honorable vocation you choose. But He does care if you love one another and serve one another.
To rule children by force is the technique of Satan, not of the Savior.
We make the Sabbath a delight when we teach the gospel to our children.
A saint serves others, knowing that the more one serves, the greater the opportunity for the Spirit to sanctify and purify.