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(4/26/05)
"In the early years of the Restoration, new members gathered to create
Zion. Zion was both a place and purpose-a spirit. We no longer gather in the
same way. Our branches and wards are now our Zion. But they take on the spirit
of Zion only when members care for one another. Sadly, we sometimes hear of
women and men who have had their feelings hurt and become alienated by other
Church members. If you are on either side of this dilemma-the offender or the
one who has been offended-seek forgiveness; see your own part in the fault.
Remember Christ's admonition to us: 'I say unto you, be one; and if ye are not
one ye are not mine' (D&C
38:27)." - Kathleen H. Hughes, "What
Greater Goodness Can We Know: Christlike Friends," General Conference,
April 2005
12/13/06
"The scope of our work can seem daunting, but as my recently baptized grandson
can quickly tell you, a covenant is a two-way promise. We all know the
scriptural teaching that where much is given much is required. (D&C
82:3.) Remember, though, that where much is required, much is also given.
When we covenant with God and keep those covenants, all things are made
possible. He gives us what we need to do His work." - Kathleen H. Hughes, "In
Covenant with Him," Ensign (CR), November 2003, p.108
12/17/08
"Spirituality through prayer and study.
Service to others. Generous tithes and offerings. These are not new principles.
These are some of the 'small things'
that are prerequisites to that which is great. In the verse that follows, we
learn what the Lord requires of us. He requires 'the
heart and a willing mind' (D&C
64:34; emphasis added). It is our hearts and our minds that must be made new. We
each have our failings, our weaknesses, our less-than-perfect attitudes. The
Lord asks us to open ourselves to Him, holding nothing back. He says to us, seek
not 'thine own life';
seek 'my will, and to keep my
commandments' (Hel. 10:4). The newness
of heart comes when we do and give all we can, then offer our heart and will to
the Father. As we do this, our Father promises us that our lives now and in
eternity will be abundant. We need not fear."
- Kathleen H. Hughes, "Out of Small Things," Ensign (CR), November 2004,
p.109
2/10/10
“One of those small things, I have learned, is that I must find the time to fill
my own spiritual reservoir each day. It's tempting to make a massive list of my
failings and then to work at them, as a friend of mine says, as though I am
‘killing snakes.’ Self-improvement may seem a kind of work project, but it is—at
heart—a change of heart. When we women struggle to keep up with life-raising
children, providing necessities, attending school, dealing with issues of age or
ill health-our own spirituality often ends up at the bottom of our long ‘to do’
lists.” - Kathleen H. Hughes, “Out of Small Things,”
Ensign (CR), November 2004, p. 109
6/3/10
"Do we feel about friendship as the Prophet Joseph did? Do we turn
our good feelings into practical assistance? God knows the needs of His
children, and He often works through us, prompting us to help one
another. When we act on such promptings, we tread on holy ground, for
we are allowed the opportunity to serve as an agent of God in answering
a prayer." - Kathleen H. Hughes, "What Greater Goodness Can We Know: Christlike Friends," Ensign (CR), April 2005