Temples are a Beacon

Temples are more than stone and mortar. 

They are filled with faith and fasting. 

They are built of trials and testimonies.

They are sanctified by sacrifice and service.

The Holy Temple—a Beacon to the World

Turn Towards the Son

Claire Effie F.

Age 14, Washington, USA

“A sunflower ‘arises’ and grows taller than most other flowers. When it feels the heat from the sky, it turns toward the sun and completely opens itself to the sun’s rays.

“In this painting, the sunflower symbolizes us when we recognize the Light of Christ and are turned continually in His direction. We should be like the sunflower and grow, arise, and use God’s light to shine bright unto the rest of the world.

“The Light of Christ helps us be our best, rise above the world, and blossom so all the earth can see where true beauty comes from.”

“I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee”

Good timber does not grow with ease,

The stronger wind, the stronger trees.

The further sky, the greater length.

The more the storm, the more the strength.

By sun and cold, by rain and snow,

In trees and men good timbers grow.

-- Douglas Malloch