We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever.
From Joseph B. Wirthlin
Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.
We observe that in the scriptures, fasting almost always is linked with prayer. Without prayer, fasting is not complete fasting; it's simply going hungry.
I remember the first time I met my wife, Elisa. As a favor to a friend, I had gone to her home to pick up her sister, Frances. Elisa opened the door, and at least for me, it was love at first sight.
A testimony of the truth of the gospel does not come the same way to all people. Some receive it in a unique, life-changing experience. Others gain a testimony slowly, almost imperceptibly until, one day, they simply know.
Young people should ponder over problems that might confront them and be prepared to cope with them in a way that their parents, their leaders, and their Heavenly Father would have them cope, that they might keep themselves clean and pure.
The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.
In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon.
For individuals to become fully active in the Church, they generally must experience a spiritual conversion and a social integration.
The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate.
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