The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.

The most cherished and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love.

There is no substitute for kindness in the home. This lesson I learned from my father. He always listened to my mother's advice. As a result, he was a better, wiser, and kinder man.

The birth of the Savior into mortality is an event of immeasurable significance that occurred almost 2,000 years ago. In much of the world, calendar years are numbered forward and backward from the entire time of His birth.

Joining a new church and starting a new life is never easy and often frightening.

For me, the Lord has opened the windows of heaven and showered blessings upon my family beyond my ability to express.

Yes, education is the catalyst that will hone and sharpen our talents, skills, and abilities and cause them to blossom.

Though our trials are diverse, there is one thing the Lord expects of us no matter our difficulties and sorrows: He expects us to press on.

Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won't, for he sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.

Think of how dark that Friday was when Christ was lifted up on the cross... It was a Friday filled with devastating, consuming sorrow that gnawed at the souls of those who loved and honored the Son of God.

Often what passes for faith in this world is little more than gullibility.

Sin leads to wickedness and to hearts that become hardened to things of the Spirit.

What people think and believe and plan are all very important, but what they do is the thing that counts most.

Many of the most important and life-changing moments of my life occurred when I was a young man. The lessons I learned then formed my character and shaped my destiny.

Building our homes as fortresses of righteousness for protection from the world takes constant labor and diligence.

As you grow and mature, you will want and will earn more freedom to live your lives your way and to make your own choices. This you should do.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is more enduring than fame, more precious than riches, more to be desired than happiness.

Imagine for a moment the result if everyone were to love one another as Jesus loves his disciples. We would have no bickering, quarreling, strife, or contention in our homes. We would not offend or insult one another either verbally or in any other way. We would not have unnecessary litigation over small matters.

Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life.

Many years ago, large packs of wolves roamed the countryside in Ukraine, making travel in that part of the world very dangerous. These wolf packs were fearless. They were not intimidated by people nor by any of the weapons available at that time. The only thing that seemed to frighten them was fire.

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.

There has always been discouragement, negativism, and temptation in the world because of Lucifer.

Life will continue on the other side of the veil.