Difficulties allow us to change for the better.
The sweetest feeling in mortality is to realize that God, our Heavenly Father, knows each one of us and generously permits us to see and to share His divine power to save.
Never, never, never postpone following a prompting.
The road to anywhere is the road to nowhere, and the road to nowhere leads to dreams sacrificed, opportunities squandered, and a life unfulfilled. In our journey we will encounter forks and turnings in the road.
As I contemplate all that you face in the world today, one word comes to my mind. It describes an attribute needed by all of us but one which you-at this time of your life and in this world-will need particularly. That attribute is courage.
I testify that when we do all we can to accomplish the work that is before us, the Lord will make available to us the sacred key needed to unlock the treasure which we so much seek.
The future is in your hands, the outcome is up to you.
Every bishop can testify to the promptings that attend calls to serve in the Church. Frequently the call seems to be for the benefit not so much of those to be taught or led as for the person who is to teach or lead.
Through humble prayer, diligent preparation, and faithful service, we can succeed in our sacred callings.
How do we find the Lord? I believe we have to seek Him in simple things. I believe we have to seek Him in personal prayer. I believe we must seek Him in personal service. I believe we seek and find Jesus when we follow His example.
How grateful we are that the heavens are indeed open, that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored, and that the Church is founded on the rock of revelation. We are a blessed people, with apostles and prophets upon the earth today.
The courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions do determine Destiny.
Happiness comes when we stop complaining about the troubles we have and offer thanks for all the troubles we don’t have.
We learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass.
A woman needs to be told she is beautiful. She needs to be told she is valued. She needs to be told she is worthwhile.
Each of us can do something to help someone.
You may sometimes be tempted to say, ‘Will my influence make any difference? I am just one. Will my service affect the work that dramatically?’ I testify to you that it will. You will never be able to measure your influence for good.
Love thy neighbor is more than a divine truth. It is a pattern for perfection.
In short, if you have any question about whether a particular movie, book, or other form of entertainment is appropriate, don’t see it, don’t read it, don’t participate.
It is impossible to stand upright when one plants his roots in the shifting sands of popular opinion and approval.