What’s Up?

“What’s Up?” New Era, July 2014, 44–45

What’s Up?

Conference Connection

As we heard at conference, showing love and kindness is one of the best ways to bless others. Find ideas for showing love daily at lds.org/go/loveNE7.

“The unselfish give of themselves. These may be small gifts of charity that have a grand impact for good: a smile, a handshake, a hug, time spent in listening, a soft word of encouragement, or a gesture of caring. All these acts of kindness can change hearts and lives.”

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency

“Every day of our lives we are given opportunities to show love and kindness to those around us.”

President Thomas S. Monson

“We must be sure to sincerely love those we want to help in righteousness so they can begin to develop confidence in God’s love.”

Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

We’ve Got Mail

The Lesson That Stuck

The story “The Lesson That Stuck” (Mar. 2014) made me realize how we sometimes value belongings more than people. It also made me remember the times I got upset with someone for messing up one of my things. My belongings are nothing compared to the precious soul I was angry at.

The day after reading the article, I walked into the kitchen to see my brother cleaning out the bread pans I use for my small bread business. He was using a scrub brush that was ruining the nonstick coating. I was about to yell at him until I realized two things. First, it was an honest mistake. My brother didn’t know he was doing anything wrong. And, second, my brother was doing something nice for me.

I had paid only $1.90 for that pan, and I was about to blow up! I remembered the article and almost laughed when I realized how silly my reaction was. Thank you for publishing that story and for all the other inspiring messages you send us.

Spencer E., North Carolina, USA