I invite you to “experiment upon my words.” Will you read and pray about the Joseph Smith story?

It has been inspiring to see the Lord’s hand in bringing the forces together which will lead to an inevitable victory. There will be a temple in West Africa.

The Lord prepares His people against the attacks of the adversary. Come, Follow Me is the Lord’s counterstrategy and proactive plan.

President Pace teaches blessings that come from listening to the Holy Ghost and being converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Family history and temple work should be a regular part of our personal worship.

Having the capacity to receive personal inspiration will be necessary in the coming days.

Husbands and wives should understand that their first calling—from which they will never be released—is to one another and then to their children.

Wherever our members and missionaries may go, our message is one of faith and hope in the Savior Jesus Christ.

The Church is no bigger than a ward. … Everything needed for our redemption, save for the temple, is centered there—and temples now come ever closer to all of us.

The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ has the nourishing power to heal starving spirits of the world.

The Book of Mormon is an endless treasure of wisdom and inspiration, of counsel and correction.

It is not in the proper spirit for us to decide where we will serve or where we will not. We serve where we are called.

There is in what we believe, there is in what we teach, counsel, commandments, even warnings that we are to protect, to love, to care for, and to “teach [children] to walk in the ways of truth.”

Nowhere are the generosity and the kindness and mercy of God more manifest than in repentance.

In every language, the Spirit of God—the Holy Ghost—guides, or can guide, every member of the Church.

The certainties of the gospel, the truth, once you understand it, will see you through these difficult times.

Despite the opposition, trials, and temptations, you need not fail or fear.

We speak of the Church as our refuge, our defense. There is safety and protection in the Church.

The moral values upon which civilization itself must depend spiral downward at an ever-increasing pace. Nevertheless, I do not fear the future.

Value the old folks for what they are, not just what they can do.

Every one of us can be guided by the spirit of revelation and the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Through the Father’s redeeming plan, those who may stumble and fall “are not cast off forever.”

Peace can be settled in the heart of each who turns to the scriptures and unlocks the promises of protection and redemption.

Let no one underestimate the power of faith in the ordinary Latter-day Saints.

Every soul who willingly affiliates with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and seeks to abide by its principles and ordinances is standing “on Zion’s hill.”

Boyd K. Packer - It is not unusual to find people who take an interest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but give only casual attention to the ideal that the fullness of the gospel is here.

I do want to encourage leaders to carefully consider the home lest they issue calls or schedule activities which place an unnecessary burden on parents and families.

The priesthood does not have the strength that it should have and will not have until the power of the priesthood is firmly fixed in the families.

Experiences of prompting and prayer are not uncommon in the Church. They are part of the revelation our Heavenly Father has provided for us.

A testimony of the hope of redemption is something which cannot be measured or counted. Jesus Christ is the source of that hope.

Sisters, you must graduate from thinking that you only attend Relief Society to feeling that you belong to it!

Young Latter-day Saints, shape up! Face up! Take hold of your lives! Take control of your mind, your thoughts!

The Tabernacle … stands as a standard of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Lord has a special interest in the patriarch, who holds a unique position in the Church.

However out of step we may seem, however much the standards are belittled, however much others yield, we will not yield, we cannot yield.

Neither mobbings nor the army could turn the Saints aside from what they knew to be true.

Of all that I have read and taught and learned, the one most precious and sacred truth that I have to offer is my special witness of Jesus Christ.

We all make mistakes. … It is then in our nature to feel guilt and humiliation and suffering, which we alone cannot cure. That is when the healing power of the Atonement will help.

For the Church to be His Church, there must be a Quorum of the Twelve who hold the keys.

Imagine the consoling, liberating, exalting feeling that will come to you when you see the reality of the Atonement and the practical, everyday value of it to you individually.

No member of the Church is esteemed by the Lord as more or less than any other.

President Packer testifies of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.

Your body really is the instrument of your mind and the foundation of your character.

Elder Palmer testifies of the Resurrection and shares how his parents joined the Church.

Anytime you feel you are being asked to do something hard, think of the Lord beholding you, loving you, and inviting you to follow Him.

You can do so much good that it will astound you as you are changed and as you see others changed.

I testify that you do fit, that you do belong to Relief Society—the Good Shepherd’s fold for women.

I invite you to not only love each other more but love each other better.

I know that [Heavenly Father] loves us, sisters, as does His Son, Jesus Christ. That love will never change—it is constant.

If I could have one thing happen for every woman in this Church, it would be that they would feel the love of the Lord in their lives.

Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God.

Because Relief Society is divinely designed, it blesses not only women but the family and the Church.

If we are seeking the Lord and His guidance, if our direction is to return to our Father in Heaven, the sweet moments will come.

Every time we reach out with love, patience, kindness, generosity, we honor our covenants by saying, “Here am I; send me.”

The admonition to “Come, follow me” and the question “What would Jesus do?” provide powerful guidelines for living.

The First Vision and the Prophet Joseph Smith brought forth knowledge and truth that are essential to our happiness in this life and to our exaltation.

As we obey our Heavenly Father’s commandments, our faith increases, we grow in wisdom and spiritual strength, and it becomes easier for us to make right choices.

Elder Pearson teaches that God expects us to willingly place the Savior at the center of our lives.

Our willingness to follow Jesus Christ is directly proportionate to the amount of time we commit to be in holy places.

In a household of faith, there is no need to fear or doubt. Choose to live by faith and not fear.

Kevin W. Pearson explains how Lehi’s vision of the tree of life teaches us what we must do to endure to the end.

Stay on the priesthood path by deepening your conversion and strengthening your family. … Avoid tragedy by heeding spiritual “Beware” signs placed along our way by God and prophets.

Childlike faith in the perfect love of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will “divide asunder” Satan’s snares of inadequacy, imperfection, and guilt.

Keeping covenants unlocks the power of Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice to provide strength and even joy to you who suffer.

If you will use them as a guide to direct your studies of the Savior’s doctrine, you will find yourselves prepared to declare your witness of the restored, true church of the Lord.

Partaking of the sacrament provides us with a sacred moment in a holy place.

There are many ways that goodly parents can access the help and support they need to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to their children.

The Lord is bound by solemn covenant to bless our lives according to our faithfulness. Only He can turn us into men in whom the Spirit of God, namely the Holy Ghost, is.

Now it is up to us to study the Book of Mormon and learn of its principles and apply them in our lives.

Missionaries will continue to do the best they can, but wouldn’t it be better if you and I stepped up to do a job that is rightfully ours?

In any community of Saints, we all work to serve each other in the best way we know how. Our work has a higher purpose because it is work to bless others and to build the kingdom of God.

We have been given the great power of the priesthood. It blesses us individually and provides blessings for our family.

We must create … ongoing and continual processes that draw us closer to the Lord our Savior so that we can be numbered among His disciples.

Each article of faith adds unique value to our understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

May we heed the voice of the prophets, who, from the beginning of time, have warned us about the importance of fathers in the home.

It is the gospel of Jesus Christ that provides the foundation upon which we can find lasting peace and build eternal family units.

The gospel teaches us all we need to know to return to live with our Father in Heaven.

We declare to the world that the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth.

I believe it is by divine design that the role of motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation.

Obedience is an emblem of our faith in the wisdom and power of the highest authority, even God.

Men and women receive their agency as a gift from God, but their liberty and, in turn, their eternal happiness come from obedience to His laws.

The lessons of the past … prepare us to face the challenges of the future.

If you will respond to the invitation to share your beliefs and feelings about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, a spirit of love and a spirit of courage will be your constant companion.

We are not left alone to wander through mortality without knowing of the master plan which the Lord has designed for His children.

We can be delivered from the ways of evil and wickedness by turning to the teachings of the holy scriptures.

The priesthood you bear is a special gift, for the giver is the Lord Himself. Use it, magnify it, and live worthy of it.

Be certain that you easily clear the minimum standards for service as a missionary and that you are continually raising the bar.

What we need is a royal army of returned missionaries reenlisted into service.

Let your family be filled with love as you honor the Sabbath all day long and experience its spiritual blessings throughout the week.

Our teaching will be effective if we approach it humbly through prayer and study.

The Holy Ghost will be our constant companion if we submit ourselves to the will of our Father in Heaven.

The continued expansion of technology will only bring the messages to us. … [But it is] the challenge of each individual and family … to internalize the messages of the gospel.

God continues to reveal His will to mankind, as He has in all periods of time when He has had authorized servants upon the earth.

One of the greatest blessings one can receive from being a bearer of the priesthood … is belonging to a priesthood quorum.

Honest seekers of truth are finding answers to their questions—they are finding the Lord through His restored Church.

L. Tom Perry explains why marriage and family are still a universal ideal and why we must support efforts to strengthen them worldwide.

The only lasting joy and happiness you will ever find during your mortal experience will come by following the Savior.

We are given the opportunity to minister like angels, to preach the gospel on all the continents of the earth, and to help souls come unto Christ.

This article is for the general reader, testimonies of Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and ancient traditions from Alaska to Chile regarding the Great White God are discussed. There are limited references.

This article states that a testimony of the Book of Mormon comes by the Spirit (Moroni 10:4) and not from scientific research, nor from argument. And yet, the author claims, modern findings are vindications or supports to one’s testimony. Such evidences are cement buildings, gold plates with ancient inscriptions, and stone boxes as depositories of metal records.

Mark E. Petersen - The Lord makes it clear that all have need of repentance, and that if we truly repent and accept his yoke of love and forgiveness and of obedience, he will receive us.

This article states that the greatest tragedy that happened to the Jews was the rejection of their King, Jesus Christ. Likewise, the people of the modern world may reject his Second Coming. Signs described in the Book of Mormon show that the Second Coming will not be unexpected.

Mark E. Petersen - God has revealed that in the last days he would warn the people through the voice of tempests, earthquakes, and seas heaving themselves beyond their bounds. Do we hear his voice now and recognize it?

This article discusses various native traditions of the Western Hemisphere and Pacific region that refer to a “Great White God.” Several sources are cited and their common points are discussed and compared to 3 Nephi 11. Jesus Christ was the Great White God referred to in all instances.

In most encounters we can determine the kind of experience we are going to have by how we respond.

The Savior’s name has singular and essential power. It is the only name by which salvation is possible.

By being the first in your family to accept the gospel, you become the first generation, a chosen generation through which generations past, present, and future may be blessed.

Sacred things are to be treated with more care, given greater deference, and regarded with deeper reverence.

President Hunter, President Hinckley, President Monson, thank you for this opportunity to share my testimony and my feelings of joy, gratitude, and responsibility for being called to serve the Primary children of the Church. Learn more about Mormons: http://mormon.org/

As covenant women, … we can alter the face of the earth one family and one home at a time through charity, our small and simple acts of pure love.

When a woman chooses to have Christ at the center of her own heart, … she brings the Lord into the core of her home and family.

May the Lord bless each of you in your personal quest to know His will for you and to submit your will to His.

Faith, the spiritual ability to be persuaded of promises that are seen “afar off” … , is a sure measure of those who truly believe.

Determined service to others, even in difficult circumstances, is required of those who truly desire “to grow up unto the Lord.”

The Messiah extends His arm of mercy to us, always eager to receive us—if we choose to come to Him.

Connections forged among covenant women in Relief Society can … enlighten, enliven, and enrich the journey of life.

Every one of us has a meaningful role to play in furthering God’s work.

Rafael E. Pino teaches that understanding the plan of salvation gives us an eternal perspective that helps us value the commandments, our covenants, and trials and tribulations.

Living the gospel … means that we will be prepared to face and endure adversity more confidently.

Elder Pino suggests four habits to help members of the Church stay on the covenant path.

If we are steadfast and immovable in doing good, our customs will help us to stay on the covenant path.

You and I are now among those generations given the privilege to know and to live the law of the tithe. The blessings that flow from obedience to that law are both temporal and spiritual.

We need not fear the future, nor falter in hope and good cheer, because God is with us.

Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them.

From its earliest days, the Lord’s Church has been built up by ordinary people who magnified their callings in humility and devotion.

The center of the plan is the Lord Jesus Christ. Reject or ignore Him, and the great plan of happiness cannot function in your behalf.

A spiritual witness of the Nephite scripture will always bring the certainty of the Savior’s existence.

God’s love is not found in the circumstances of our lives but in His presence in our lives.

Sister Porter shares three lessons she is learning and invites the women of the Church to follow the Savior’s teachings to be as salt, light, and leaven.

I fear … that too many of us are either not fasting on fast day or we are doing so in a lackadaisical manner.

In building the kingdom of God, every positive act, every friendly greeting, every warm smile, every thoughtful, kind note contributes to the strength of the whole.

As we pay our tithing faithfully, the Lord will open the windows of heaven and pour out upon us His richest blessings.