Birth: October 8, 1928
Just as He had done with David, Samuel, and Joseph of the Old Testament, God took an innocent, unlearned boy, one still unsullied by the world and pl….
Great things are wrought through simple and small things. Like the small flecks of gold that accumulate over time into a large treasure, our small an….
We each shape our own life, and the shape of it is determined largely by our attitude..
And fathers, . . . listen to [your returned missionary sons], and connect with them in regular, focused conversation. Talk with them in depth about t….
Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ..
We are not asking everyone to do everything. We are simply asking all members to pray, knowing that if every member, young and old, will reach out to….
The love that exists between people who share religious values and experiences can be the most satisfying and unifying force this side of the solid, ….
My dear young women, with all my heart I urge you not to look to contemporary culture for your role models and mentors. Please look to your faithful ….
I believe the entertainment industry cannot portray on film people gunned down in cold blood, in living color, and not have it affect the attitudes a….
As disciples of Christ, we need to feel genuine charity for one another. As we do, new light will come into our own lives. This charity is essentia….
Sometimes we need a personal crisis to reinforce in our minds what we really value and cherish. The scriptures are filled with examples of people fac….
The words of the Lord are found in the scriptures and the teachings of the apostles and prophets. They provide us counsel and direction that, when fo….
When it comes right down to it, people are quite similar. We may come from different backgrounds, cultures, and economic circumstances, and our attit….
There is no problem in the family, ward, or stake that cannot be solved if we look for solutions in the Lord's way by counseling - really counseling ….
It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made..
This is a beautiful time of year with spring beginning to burst forth in many parts of the world, bringing all of its colors, scents, and cheerful so….
Men and women in all parts of the world have a desperate need to take time from their demanding routines of everyday life and to quietly observe God'….
The one-cylinder ward is one in which the bishop handles all the problems, makes all the decisions, follows through on all the assignments, and faces….
When you understand the Atonement, then you understand the joy of being rescued..
Learning the lessons of the past allows you to walk boldly in the light without running the risk of stumbling in the darkness. This is the way it's s….
Small events and choices determine the direction of our lives just as small helms determine the directions of great ships..