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We can do all things through Christ
Once upon a time, a group of men found themselves adrift in a boat. With no motor, no Dorito chips, and no phone service, they
Unconventional Sacrament Meeting: The Miraculous Impact of Hymns
Yesterday, our bishop stood up after the sacrament was passed and informed us that the speakers hadn’t shown up. He then recounted this story from
300+ Life Changing Invitations given by President Russell M. Nelson
Updated May 29 2023 354! I’ve counted 354 invitations that Russell M. Nelson has given since being sustained as President of the Church of Jesus
How to Schedule Temple Appointments
“I urge you to find a way to make an appointment regularly with the Lord—to be in His holy house—then keep that appointment with exactness and joy.” – Russell M. Nelson
Letting your faith show in the workplace
I was at an international work convention in Florida, when I met someone who was from Brazil. I spoke with her in Portuguese. She asked
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish
“God has given you responsibility over all aspects of your well-being, including spirituality. Just as temples periodically need renovations and maintenance, it is important for
Why Is it Called Smile Insights?
The Power of a Smile
“I will never understand all the good that a simple smile can accomplish.” —Mother Teresa
Forbes magazine reported, “Smiling is not just a universal means of communicating, it’s also a frequent one. More than 30 percent of us smile more than 20 times a day and less than 14 percent of us smile less than 5 times a day. In fact, those with the greatest superpowers are actually children, who smile as many as 400 times per day!” (“The Untapped Power of Smiling,” 2011). Another reason the Lord has asked us to “become as little children.”
“Remember, to be carnally-minded is death, and to be Spiritually-Minded Is Life Eternal.” – 2 Nephi 9:39
S.M.I.L.E.= Spiritually Minded is Life Eternal.
Benefits of smiling
- Improves mood
- Better Relationships
- Younger Appearance
- Improves Perspective
- Reduces blood pressure
- Increases endurance
- Reduces pain
- Reduces stress
The Savior's Smile
“And it came to pass that Jesus blessed them as they did pray unto him; and his countenance did smile upon them, and the light of his countenance did shine upon them, and behold they were as white as the countenance and also the garments of Jesus; and behold the whiteness thereof did exceed all the whiteness, yea, even there could be nothing upon earth so white as the whiteness thereof…
…and he did smile upon them again; and behold they were white, even as Jesus.” – 3 Nephi 19:25-30
The people began to shine even as Jesus did, when they had received his smile. I imagine they also began to smile back, thus becoming “white even as Jesus.” Coming unto Christ will bring us more joy than anything else and it’ll bring the best smile we could ever have.
Smile Insights Author
Hi! I'm Daylen
I'm a Husband, Father, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love His gospel!
Mission
I felt impressed to start this blog in 2019. I know the way to joy and smiles is through Jesus Christ. Who came that we “that [we] might have life, and … have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).
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