May we recalculate our route if need be and look forward with great hope and faith. May we “stand up inside” by being valiant and “all in.”.

Holding the priesthood and doing your duty to God is not only a very serious responsibility but also a remarkable privilege.

How grateful I am, in these perilous times, for the protection and guidance given to us by the sacred assurance that Jesus Christ lives today.

The fundamentals of gaining and retaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ are straightforward, clear, and within the capacity of every person.

Through prayer, scripture study, and action, we can unlock the blessings of heaven and become better followers of the Savior Jesus Christ.

Elder Schmitt teaches us that learning about the many names of Jesus can inspire us to become more like Him.

My earnest desire is that you will come to know Jesus by His many names and that you will become like Him.

As we exercise our faith in the Savior, He will lift us up and carry us through all of our trials and, ultimately, save us in the celestial kingdom.

When we have built our houses on the foundation of a covenantal relationship with Christ, we are trusting the doctrine of Christ.

“Faith obedience” is a matter of trust. The question is simple: Do we trust our Heavenly Father? Do we trust our prophets?

Good judgment is needed not only in understanding people but also in facing decisions that often lead us to or away from our Heavenly Father.

True, enduring happiness, with the accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome the greatest difficulties, will come as you center your life in Jesus Christ.

The temple sealing has greater meaning as life unfolds. It will help you draw ever closer together and find greater joy and fulfillment.

Do the best you can while on earth to have an ideal family. To help you do that, ponder and apply the principles in the proclamation on the family.

One of the greatest blessings we can offer to the world is the power of a Christ-centered home where the gospel is taught, covenants are kept, and love abounds.

Your happiness now and forever is conditioned on your degree of conversion and the transformation that it brings to your life.

He [Jesus Christ] has given His life that even in our weakness, we may overcome our mistakes through repentance and obedience to His gospel.

Our understanding of and faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ will provide strength and capacity needed for a successful life.

The perfect role model for use of the holy priesthood is our Savior, Jesus Christ. He ministered with love, compassion, and charity.

As you continue to center your mind and heart in [the Lord], He will help you have a rich and full life no matter what happens in the world around you.

Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him and to ask? Because that is how revelation is received.

The greatest example who ever walked the earth is our Savior, Jesus Christ. … He invites us to follow His perfect example.

The Redeemer loves you and will help you do the essential things that bring happiness now and forever.

“He shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers.”

Despite all of the negative challenges we have in life, we must take time to actively exercise our faith.

Exciting fields of labor the world over allow the inspiration of the Lord to call young men and women and devoted couples to challenging assignments.

Are you taking full advantage of the redeeming power of repentance in your life so that you can have greater peace and joy?

For many, relief and happiness can come by understanding the relationship between peace of conscience and peace of mind.

Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, each of us can become clean and the burden of our rebellion will be lifted.

Your personal security and happiness depend upon the strength of your testimony, for it will guide your actions in times of trial or uncertainty.

I encourage you to find out how this extraordinary resource can help in your missionary efforts.

Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.

With all my capacity I encourage you to discover who you really are. … I urge you to discern through the Spirit your divinely given capacities.

It is a place of peace, solitude, and inspiration. Regular attendance will enrich your life with greater purpose.

Appreciation for ethnic, cultural, or national heritage can be very wholesome and beneficial, but it can also perpetuate patterns of life that should be set aside by a devoted Latter-day Saint.

Each of us absolutely must help each daughter of God we can to realize what sacred characteristics Father in Heaven has given her.

Faith in God and in His guidance through the Holy Spirit will sustain you in an increasingly more challenging world.

When we keep the temple covenants we have made and when we live righteously … , we have no reason to worry or to feel despondent.

By careful practice, through the application of correct principles, and by being sensitive to the feelings that come, you will gain spiritual guidance.

You must trust that the Savior has given His life so that you can make the required changes in your life, changes that will bring peace.

The power of healing is inherent in the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

A consistent righteous life produces an inner power and strength that can be permanently resistant to the eroding influence of sin and transgression.

The Father’s plan of salvation and happiness … will help you overcome every challenge in life.

A knowledge of truth is of little value unless we apply it in making correct decisions.

Prayer is a supernal gift of our Father in Heaven to every soul.

How seriously have you personally taken the Lord’s charge to share His gospel? It is a lifelong responsibility … to be addressed differently according to the various seasons of your life.

In a society where marriage is often shunned, parenthood avoided, and families degraded, we have the responsibility to honor our marriages, nurture our children, and fortify our families.

“Sequential order” is a simple, natural, and effective way for the Lord to teach us, as His children, important principles.

Sterling W. Sill - I am presently in possession of the world’s most valuable information. I know that God lives, that we were created in his image, and that by obeying the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the offspring of God may eventually hope to become like their eternal parents.

Sterlling W. Sill - Because of our birthright, our intelligence, our covenants, and our assignments, we are all special witnesses for God and have some very important things that we should do.

Elder Silva describes his conversion experience and encourages young men and young women to serve missions.

Once we learn the truth, the Lord gives us the opportunity to do what He would do if He were here today.

Men accomplish marvelous things by trusting in the Lord and keeping His commandments—by exercising faith even when they don’t know how the Lord is shaping them.

Just as Jesus’ anxious Apostles were given peace by “another Comforter,” so today can all men and women receive the same marvelous blessing each day of their lives.

Robert L. Simpson - A recurring theme during the life of the Savior as he taught the people was that each man is his brother’s keeper.

Joseph W. Sitati teaches about our roles in the plan of salvation and how fulfilling those roles will help us become like God.

God’s children on the earth today have the opportunity to understand His plan of happiness for them more fully than at any other time.

Elder Sitati teaches how we can develop attributes that help us become better disciples of Christ.

Learning about Christ and His ways leads us to know and to love Him.

This article discusses how Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Smith learned that one of the concepts of the Gospel is to ask, seek, and knock. The process of translation was more than just looking into the Urim and Thummim. Revelation does not come without effort.

Eldred G. Smith - Free agency requires that there must be a choice. There must be an opposing force. There is no growth, no movement, no accomplishment or progress without overcoming an opposing force.

Joseph Fielding Smith - It is by the power and authority of the priesthood that the gospel is preached, and what greater blessing can come into the life of anyone than to receive the gospel?

This article is a plea to the members of the Church to study the Book of Mormon. Critics of the Book of Mormon visit the homes of members pointing out the changes in the Book of Mormon and discrepancies with the Bible.

Joseph Fielding Smith - Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the great Exemplar. Our mission is to pattern our lives after him and do the things he wants us to do.

This article says that there is great need throughout the world for repentance and purification through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. For the good of mankind Satan was cast down to the earth that there might be an opposition in all things and punishments affixed. Those who profit from the experiences of others and are willing to look to God and live will be spared from the calamities that will plague the earth in these last days.

This article states that Church members (and those in the world if they only knew) should be grateful that the Lord has given further and clearer light of revelation in the Book of Mormon and other modern scriptures.

Joseph Fielding Smith - It is my prayer that we may ever be one, even as Jesus said that he and the Father and the Holy Ghost are one.

Joseph Fielding Smith - We are ambassadors of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our commission is to represent him. We are directed to preach his gospel, to perform the ordinances of salvation, to bless mankind, to heal the sick and perhaps perform miracles, to do what he would do if he were personally present—and all this because we hold the holy priesthood.

Joseph Fielding Smith - There is no need for anyone to remain in darkness; the light of the everlasting gospel is here; and every sincere investigator on earth can gain a personal witness from the Holy Spirit of the truth and divine nature of the Lord’s work.

This article testifies that the Lord has always had witnesses to bear testimony of his truths—the coming forth of the Book of Mormon follows suit. All who read the Book of Mormon may read the testimony of the Three Witnesses.

His arms are open to each of us. His truths are plain and clear, and His invitation is sure.

How do you and I become so converted to the truth, so full of faith, so dependent on God that we are able to meet trials and even be strengthened by them?

Our time has come. We must possess the spiritual strength to overcome our challenges, laying our faults on the altar and giving our lives to the Lord.

By strengthening each other spiritually, building faith and fellowship, we wear the shoes of pioneers.

Women throughout the world will be drawn to the Church as we perfect our lives and live essential truths to light the way for others to follow.

We cannot abandon our faith when challenges comes our way. We will not turn away; we will not retreat; we will not become discouraged.

Create homes filled with love and serenity. Relieve suffering. Create enduring testimonies of eternal truths in ourselves and others.

We don’t need a new program to spur us on—we need only incorporate the desire to share the gospel and reach out to new members and those who are less active.

Prophets and apostles through the ages are our compass from the Lord. His direction through them is plain.

Humility enables us to be better parents, sons and daughters, husbands and wives, neighbors and friends.

By listening to the prophets, keeping an eternal perspective, having faith, and being of good cheer, we can face life’s unexpected challenges.

Gratitude may be increased by constantly reflecting on our blessings and giving thanks for them in our daily prayers.

Our hope in the Atonement empowers us with eternal perspective.

Look for ways to bless the lives of others through seemingly simple acts of service.

Our daily question must be, “Do my actions place me in the Lord’s or in the enemy’s territory?”

Being meek does not mean weakness, but it does mean behaving with goodness and kindness.

The historical facts and the special witnesses of the Book of Mormon testify that its coming forth was indeed miraculous.

If we are steadfast and do not waver in our faith, the Lord will increase our capacity to raise ourselves above the challenges of life.

People are most receptive to our influence when they feel that we truly love them, and not only because we have a calling to fulfill.

As we strive to develop attributes like the Savior’s, we can become instruments of His peace in the world.

When we earnestly, heartily, firmly, and sincerely seek to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ and teach it to one another, these teachings may transform hearts.

Elder Soares teaches that when we truly are in awe of Jesus Christ, we are happier, we have more enthusiasm for God’s work, and we recognize the Lord’s hand in all things.

Elder Soares teaches that as women and men work together in true and equal marriage partnerships, they will enjoy the unity taught by the Savior.

The restored gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims the principle of full partnership between woman and man, both in mortal life and in the eternities.

Elder Soares teaches about Jesus Christ, His Atonement, and the gift of repentance.

My beloved companions in the work of the Lord, I believe we can do much better and should do better in welcoming new friends into the Church.

Having prophets is a sign of God’s love for His children. They make known the promises and the true nature of God and of Jesus Christ.

The expression of compassion for others is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Taking upon yourselves your crosses and following the Savior means continuing with faith on the Lord’s path and not indulging in worldly habits.

Ulisses Soares testifies that if we will stay true to our testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel, we will win our battles against evil.

This article is a brief summary of the missionary journey of Samuel Smith and his usage of the Book of Mormon, which resulted in the conversion of Rev. John P. Greene and others.

The author writes concerning the value of reading the Book of Mormon. He adds his testimony to those of the Three Witnesses, Joseph Smith, and the book itself.

This article states that, in spite of an “avalanche of abuse and ridicule,” the Book of Mormon stands true and powerful. The Book of Mormon reveals many truths, the purposes of God, and the results of wrong doing; it also emphasizes the sanctity of the commandments, proclaims the deity of Christ, and confirms the teachings of the Holy Ghost.

Remember that faith and obedience are still the answers—even when things go wrong, perhaps especially when things go wrong.

The simple presence of a temple should serve as a reminder of covenants we have made, the need for integrity, and the fact that God is never far away.

Pornography, though billed by Satan as entertainment, is a deeply poisonous, deceptive snake that lies coiled up in magazines, the Internet, and the television.

The Lord recognizes that many of us tend to stray from His counsel when all is going well with us, yet when trouble comes we seek after Him and His blessings.

Frequently reading, pondering, and applying the lessons of the scriptures, combined with prayer, become an irreplaceable part of gaining and sustaining a strong, vibrant testimony.

We must choose to heed prophetic counsel, recognize and act upon spiritual promptings, be obedient to God’s commandments, and seek personal revelation.

The Savior stands ready to accept our humble offerings and perfect them through His grace. With Christ, there is no imperfect harvest.

This article recalls Book of Mormon prophecies that foretold the discovery and establishment of the promised land of America. There are blessings for those who keep God’s commandments and cursings for those who do not. The author claims that the constitution was divinely inspired.

Delbert L. Stapley - It is my earnest prayer that all of us will be firm, steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of our Lord.

This article enumerates some of the lessons that can be learned from the record of Lehi’s vision of the tree of life. Prayer and humility are important to learning the truth by the power of the Holy Ghost. Temptation may come in attractive attire that blurs perception and weakens sensibility.

Priesthood ordinances and covenants provide access to the fulness of the blessings promised to us by God, which are made possible by the Savior’s Atonement.

Carole M. Stephens uses the words of a Primary song to teach about the role of the family—our earthly family and our heavenly family—in God’s plan.

God’s commandments are a manifestation of His love for us, and obedience to His commandments is an expression of our love for Him.

Sister Stephens testifies of the Savior’s power to heal us from our sins, from the unrighteous actions of others, and from difficulties of mortality.

When you love, watch over, and serve others in small and simple ways, you are actively participating in the work of salvation.

We must be awake to our duty and continue with faith as we draw upon the comforting, strengthening, enabling, and healing power of the Atonement.

By being teachable, we activate the full force and blessings of the Atonement in our lives.

For us to prosper in these times, spiritual light must burn within us.

If we have a heart to learn and a willingness to follow the example of children, their divine attributes can hold a key to unlocking our own spiritual growth.

When daughters of God focus on the temple and on their sacred covenants, God is able to send blessings in personal and powerful ways.

As we develop greater faith and trust in the Lord, we can access His power to bless and deliver us.

Qualify yourselves as did the 2,000 stripling soldiers by being valiant in courage as worthy priesthood holders.

As we obey God’s commandments, we will always be led in the right way and will not be deceived.

During the coming years, may we allow the improvements made to the Salt Lake Temple to move and inspire us.

Look at the Book of Mormon in a new light and consider the profound witness it bears of the reality of the risen Christ.

We can rejoice that the Lord’s prophet is in place and that the Lord’s work is being done in the way that He has divinely prescribed.

Elder Stevenson teaches the importance of kindness, love, and respect, offering specific counsel to children, youth, and adults.

The Holy Ghost warns, the Holy Ghost comforts, and the Holy Ghost testifies.

Can you see the Book of Mormon as your keystone, your spiritual center of strength?

Elder Stevenson teaches three simple things all of us can do to share the gospel: love, share, and invite. In doing so, we help to fulfill the Savior’s commission to “teach all nations.”

Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed.

I invite you to seek opportunities to bear your testimony in word and in deed.

Understanding the eternal nature of the temple will draw you to your family; understanding the eternal nature of the family will draw you to the temple.

We reach out in love to others because it is what our Savior commanded us to do.

May we keep the gospel simple as we take upon us our divinely appointed responsibilities.

Don’t let life’s distractions eclipse heaven’s light.

Priesthood authority and keys start the engine, open the gates of heaven, facilitate heavenly power, and pave the covenant pathway back to our Heavenly Father.

The unique burdens in each of our lives help us to rely upon the merits, mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah.

Create your own playbook of how you will prove yourself as a disciple of Christ.

Our watchmen on the tower are known to us as apostles and prophets. They are our spiritual eyes in the sky.

We do not need to adopt the standards, the mores, and the morals of Babylon. We can create Zion in the midst of Babylon.

When He reveals to us, speaking through our living prophet today, that we need to do more, … then we need to step forward and say, “Here am I; send me”!

Heavenly Father will hear our humble prayer and will give us the comfort and guidance we seek.

Our Savior Jesus Christ teaches us the importance of seeking after the one who is lost.