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Quentin L. Cook

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4 years

Today Rosh Hashanah begins. In Judaism, it marks a new start and begins 10 days of introspection and repentance ending on Yom Kippur, the day of Atonement. To my dear Jewish friends, I admire your faith and commitment. Your faith enriches mine. Shanah Tovah! #RoshHashanah

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Anyone who claims superiority under the Father’s plan because of characteristics like race, sex, nationality, language, or economic circumstances is morally wrong and does not understand the Lord’s true purpose for all of our Father’s children.

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I testify that the Atonement of Jesus Christ covers all of the trials and hardships that any of us will encounter in this life. He is there, and we are safe in His loving arms.

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7 years

As we use social media, it is easy to compare ourselves. Please remember that lasting happiness comes by keeping the commandments of God.

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4 years

We live in a moment of particularly strong divisions. In my #GeneralConference message today I stated that we can do better, and that is our challenge in this day. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ we can be a force to lift and bless society as a whole.

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The Book of Mormon is internally consistent, beautifully written, and contains the answers to life’s great questions. It is a companion to the Holy Bible and is another testament of Jesus Christ.

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4 years

It is my prayer that each of you will aim to be optimistic, joyful, of good cheer, and also to be united in and through the gospel of Jesus Christ to be one with the Savior.

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5 years

Freedom of religion and freedom of speech are both the heart and the foundation of a representative democracy. Freedom to believe in private and to exercise belief and speech in the public square are essential to protecting unalienable rights.

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The Prophet Joseph taught that the Book of Mormon is “the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book," (introduction to the Book of Mormon). I add my testimony that the Book of Mormon is inspiration from heaven.

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7 years

Humility is having the quiet confidence that day by day and hour by hour we can rely on the Lord, serve Him, and achieve His purposes.

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4 years

At the end of this month, my sweetheart, Mary, and I will celebrate our 58th anniversary of being sealed to one another. My heart is full of gratitude and love and appreciation for my precious wife. #GiveThanks

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The Book of Mormon is internally consistent, beautifully written, and contains the answers to life’s great questions. It is another testament of Jesus Christ. It contains His commandments and gospel teachings. Continuously reading and studying this sublime book has strengthened

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4 years

The choices you will make are the key to your future and your happiness. Remember, you are the sum total of every decision you make. I testify that you will receive guidance from the Lord if you walk in His paths and live His commandments.

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6 years

Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, through repentance our sins are forgiven. When we do not forgive those who trespass against us, we are in effect rejecting the Savior’s Atonement. Holding a grudge is poisonous to our souls.

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7 years

Humility is having the quiet confidence that day by day and hour by hour we can rely on the Lord, serve Him, and achieve His purposes. It is my prayer that in this contentious world we will continuously strive for true humility every day.

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11 months

I was exceptionally pleased today to fulfill the assignment from President Russell M. Nelson to dedicate the Moses Lake Washington Temple. It was especially sweet to know that this was the third temple dedicated today (the other two were in Brasilia, Brazil, and Bentonville,

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4 years

If we follow the prophet, we can look to the future with great optimism. President @NelsonRussellM is the great leader for our generation. He is our prophet, and we need to follow his teaching.

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4 years

Unity and diversity are not opposites. We can achieve greater unity as we foster an atmosphere of inclusion and respect for diversity.

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4 years

We are all children of our Father in Heaven, and we worship Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, who is our Savior. Our desire is that our hearts and minds will be knit in righteousness and unity and that we will be one with Them.

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2 years

On this Easter day, we rejoice in all the Savior has done for us. He gave His life as a vicarious Atonement, overcoming death and providing redemption for all mankind. Following His light and example will bring us more joy and peace in this life than anything else. #BecauseofHim

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4 years

The most important love is to love the Lord. It is my experience that spiritual impressions and even revelation come more often when we are serving and blessing other people.

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4 years

Personal revelation is available to all those who humbly seek guidance from the Lord. My humble plea today is that each of us will seek continuing revelation to guide our lives and follow the Spirit as we worship God the Father in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. #HearHim

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4 years

Personal revelation is a profound blessing. I pray that each of us will seek continuing revelation to guide our lives and that we will follow the Spirit as we worship God the Father. #HearHim

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4 years

Throughout history, temples have been a place for humans to connect with heaven. It is no different today. I pray that we can attend the temple often, that we will honor the covenants we have made with the Lord, and that we can return to live again with God as eternal families.

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4 years

Just as repetition is required to gain physical or mental capacity, the same is true in spiritual matters. Pondering the scriptures regularly—rather than reading them occasionally—can substitute a superficial understanding for a sublime, life-changing enhancement of our faith.

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6 years

Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, through repentance our sins are forgiven. Don’t label yourself. No matter what you may have done or where you came from, don’t think less of yourself. What matters most is how you live your life today.

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4 years

The Book of Mormon is a powerful witness of Jesus Christ and contains His commandments and teachings. Reading this sublime book will strengthen your desire to live His commandments and provide you with a strong testimony of the living reality of the Son of God.

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5 years

I love the Savior and I bear my witness that Jesus Christ atoned for our sins. May we all recognize and give thanks for the incomparable gift of life we each enjoy and for the breath that He lends us daily.

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5 years

The Lord stands at the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As modern-day Apostles of Jesus Christ, the message we share today is the same that Apostles shared long ago—that God lives and Jesus is the Christ.

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7 years

Please do not allow your past mistakes to define who you are. Remember that through the Savior’s Atonement, sinful conduct is blotted out.

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8 years

In this new year, I wish to remind you that you can meet many of your righteous, worthwhile goals with planning, grit, and determination.

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7 years

The Savior’s example of humility and sacrifice for all mankind is the most profound event in history. The Savior suffered indescribable pain in order to perfect His Atonement for every man and woman God has created or will create.

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3 years

No matter where you are or what your life situation is this Christmas, each of you can use your unique God-given gifts and talents to bless and serve others around you. You can show kindness and compassion to others as our ultimate example, Jesus Christ, did.

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6 years

The choices we make are critical—they are the key to our future and happiness. Remember, we are the sum total of every decision we make.

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8 months

Every generation faces circumstances that can lead to a challenge of their faith. My promise is this: If you faithfully read the scriptures, pray, and have religious observance in your lives, you will over time find answers to your questions and resolve doubts. Remember that God

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5 years

We are all God’s children. He weeps with us as we suffer and rejoices as we do what is right in His sight. He is the Great Consoler.

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6 months

We know that world peace and harmony are not prevalent in our world today. We are bombarded with angry, contentious language and provocative, devastating actions that destroy peace and tranquility. In my lifetime, I have never seen a greater lack of civility in our society.

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3 years

I testify of the divinity of the Savior and the reality of His Atonement, and I hope that you will prayerfully consider the significant choices that are before you.

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4 months

The Lord’s saving mercy is not dependent on lineage, education, economic status, or race. It is based on being one with Christ and His commandments. It is significant that all the qualifications for baptism are spiritual. No economic or social attainment is necessary. The poor

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7 years

I bear my sure witness of the reality of the Atonement and the divinity of the Savior. I know He lives.

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6 years

Fulfilling divinely appointed responsibilities, based on righteousness, unity, and equality before the Lord, brings personal happiness and peace in this world and prepares us for eternal life in the world to come. It prepares us to meet God.

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7 years

In our communities, may we reach out, be friendly, always be civil, and provide a positive example to those who live around us.

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10 months

Whenever trials occur, we mourn and strive to bear one another’s burdens. We lament things that will not be accomplished and songs that will not be sung. Bad things happen to good people on this mortal journey. The devastating fires on Maui in Hawaii, southern Chile, and Canada

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7 months

Today is an especially happy day for me as I am celebrating the birthday of my sweet wife, Mary. I feel so much gratitude for our lives together. We recently celebrated our 61st anniversary, and I give thanks to my Heavenly Father for blessing me with Mary as my eternal

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4 years

As we now spend a considerable amount of time at home, we have a chance to think about awakening unto God. Perhaps recent events can be a spiritual alarm clock focusing us on those things that matter most.

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3 years

On this National Religious Freedom Day, my plea is that all religions work together to defend faith and religious freedom to protect people of diverse faith as well as those of no faith. We must succor, act as a sanctuary, and promulgate religious freedom across the world.

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7 months

God lives. He is mindful of us, and He loves us.

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5 years

We need to be anxiously engaged in making our homes a refuge from the storms that surround us and a sanctuary of faith. Parents have a responsibility to lovingly teach their children. Homes filled with love are a joy, a delight, and a literal heaven on earth. #GeneralConference

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7 years

The adversary attacks the value of children. I testify that bringing children into the world is a sacred part of God’s plan of happiness.

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3 months

I have been blessed with exceptional women in my life, beginning with my incredible mother. She valiantly helped me establish the foundations of faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. I am forever grateful for her devotion to nurturing my testimony. My wife, Mary, is also an

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4 years

While the world may feel as though it is in commotion, I challenge each of you to learn what is essential to protect and bless you and provide the happiness, peace, and success you desire.

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6 years

Many of the events that occur in our lives are out of our control. However, on matters of religious observance and righteous living, we are in control. Our faith in and worship of God is a choice that we make. And we must make that choice every day.

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6 years

When we are truly humble, we pray for forgiveness and forgive others.

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9 months

One of the questions that many people in the world ask is if God really knows and hears us. The good news is that not only does God hear us—but personal revelation is available to each of us as we prayerfully seek the Lord’s will for our lives. I spoke about this in the worldwide

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6 years

There is so much we can all learn from studying the experience of women throughout Church history. We need to listen to the voices of women from the past—to hear their counsel, learn from their examples, and be strengthened by their testimonies.

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4 years

The Savior is the source and author of peace. He is the Prince of Peace. This Christmas season, I pray we may all take time to turn to Him, #HearHim , and seek more deeply for the personal peace He so longs to grant us.

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2 years

I was honored to welcome Associate Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, his wife, Louise, his law clerks and some family members as invited guests to the Washington D.C. Temple open house. I shared that we learn in the temple about God’s plan for us and for our families.

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2 years

I am amazed at the beauty and serenity of the Quito Ecuador Temple, which I just had the privilege of dedicating. The primary blessings of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are the ordinances of exaltation. Attending the temple prepares us to meet God.

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4 months

The Savior’s charge to His disciples to love one another, and the dramatic and powerful way He taught this principle at the Last Supper, is one of the most poignant and beautiful episodes from the last days of His mortal life. How we relate and interact with each other is a

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3 years

Bishops, please know that a relatively short time spent with a young priest or young woman can help them understand the power available to them through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. It can provide a vision that will have a profound influence upon their entire life.

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8 months

What an awe-inspiring sight it was to be right in the heart of Times Square in New York City during the special Christmas display and celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It was a wonderful kick-off to the Christmas season to look up and witness scenes of the nativity,

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8 years

It was an incredible experience to take friends of other faiths through the Philadelphia Temple open house.

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6 years

Today, President @NelsonRussellM announced a significant step in achieving a new balance between gospel instruction in the home and in the Church. I invite you to learn more in the article below. #GeneralConference

Changes Help Balance Gospel Instruction at Home and at Church

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3 years

Good leaders are a blessing to society. How grateful I am for the strengthening influence of leaders and mentors who reach out with love and care. Their vision can have a profound influence upon your entire life.

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When I receive personal revelation from the Lord, it reminds me that God knows and loves me. He is mindful of my questions and concerns. When I was 15, I received a special spiritual revelation that confirmed how aware the Lord was of me and my family.

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8 years

If you are struggling with sin, please know that you can become clean. You can change your heart and repent. You can have hope and joy.

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3 years

Personal peace can be achieved despite the anger, contention, and division that blight and corrupt our world today. It has never been more important to seek personal peace. This personal peace comes through Jesus Christ as we show our faith in Him.

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5 years

Your principal goal is to build your personal faith. World conditions increasingly require deepening individual conversion to and strengthening faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

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4 months

I have admired Senator Joseph Lieberman for many years. He was a good friend of mine and an advocate for people of faith everywhere. He was honest and exemplary in his conduct and exceptionally capable. I had the privilege of being with Senator Lieberman on many occasions. He

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6 years

I bear a sure witness of the Savior and His Atonement and the overwhelming importance of humbly serving Him each and every day.

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5 years

I had very tender feelings today at the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple dedication with my beloved wife, Mary. I testify that the temple is a place of thanksgiving, refuge, instruction, and understanding. May we all strive to attend the temple as often as we can.

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7 years

“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” Matthew 10:39

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6 years

On September 9 at 6 p.m., I will be participating in a #LDSFace2Face event in Nauvoo where we will discuss some of your questions about Church history. Please ask your questions at .

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4 years

I often think of those of you who may not be married or blessed with children or have other desired blessings now. I testify that the Lord has promised that the righteous who are faithful “may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness” (Mosiah 2:41).

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5 years

The example you set every day can have far-reaching effects. I testify that as we invite the light of the Savior into our lives, we can have greater influence than we ever thought possible.

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7 years

Personal foundations are usually built slowly, one layer, one experience, one challenge, one setback, and one success at a time. #LDSconf

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7 years

Dear sisters, we love and admire you. We appreciate your service in the Lord’s kingdom. You are incredible!

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2 years

Jesus Christ devoted His life to the poor, the needy, the sick, and the afflicted, and the successful completion of the eternal plan for which He alone was qualified. He is the light and has set the example for us. May we each have the Christmas spirit as we #LightTheWorld .

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8 years

Be righteous. Build a family. Find an appropriate way to provide. Serve as called. Prepare to meet God.

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2 months

I was once the recipient of someone’s inspired efforts to seek after “the one.” When I was a young man, my family moved to a new home in a different congregation. I was beginning junior high school, so I also attended a new school. When I was still adjusting to the new ward,

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7 years

Opposition in all things is part of the refiner’s fire to prepare us for an eternal celestial destiny.

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3 years

The Savior, in paying the penalty for our sins, did not relieve us of responsibility for how we live our lives. The value of work, industriousness, laboring, improving our talents, and providing for families have been universally proclaimed in scriptures from the beginning.

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2 years

This week, we have had the opportunity to greet invited guests to tour the magnificent Washington D.C. Temple. To each person we meet with, the message is the same: God loves His children—and the temple allows us to feel His love. We invite all to come to the temple.

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7 years

In all families, there are challenges and sacrifices. But the rewards both in this life and in the eternities are breathtakingly beautiful.

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3 years

It has never been more important to seek personal peace. One of the most cherished titles of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; is "Prince of Peace." His life and atoning mission are the true source of peace. #GeneralConference

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8 years

Seek God's will, and the stumbling blocks that may confuse or complicate your testimony can become stepping-stones toward increased faith.

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8 years

Don't camouflage who you are and what you believe. If others know what you believe, you will influence them for good. They will protect you.

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7 years

God’s plan is established through families. Every family member is important, and their roles are beautiful, glorious, and fulfilling.

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7 years

A strong foundation of faith in Jesus Christ should be the great desire of our hearts.

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As we rely on Jesus Christ and His Atonement, He will help us endure trials, sickness, and pain. He will fill us with joy, peace, and consolation. All that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

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The principal way we can show our gratitude to the Savior for what He has done for us is to be His servants. We can be His hands here on earth. Our Heavenly Father will reward you for the goodness of your life. Greater blessings and more joy than you have yet experienced await

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5 years

The adjustments announced in #GeneralConference , together with those announced during the last two years, are not isolated changes. Each of the adjustments is an integral part of an interlocking pattern to bless the Saints and prepare them to meet God.

Changes Announced to Strengthen Youth

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8 years

We are so grateful for the sacrifices young people and seniors make to serve missions. The Lord is pleased with their faithful efforts.

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7 years

I am a sure witness of the Father’s glorious plan and of the Savior’s love, Atonement, Resurrection, and divine guidance.

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8 years

The gospel of Jesus Christ lifts us out of life’s challenges. It empowers us to have joy in spite of difficult circumstances.

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7 years

Just as repetition and consistent effort are required to gain physical or mental capacity, the same is true in spiritual matters.

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7 years

We are blessed to serve the Lord in the latter days. Let us live so that His light shines from us.

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2 years

As we gather ourselves unto Jesus Christ by following His teachings, we experience liberty and freedom that only His gospel can provide—liberty to have personal revelation and freedom to become who Heavenly Father wants us to be.

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5 years

Try to find a way to follow the Savior’s example during this Christmas season. You could reach out to the poor and needy, visit the sick, or help those in need. By teaching your family members to serve others, you are teaching them to follow the Savior’s example.

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I assure you that the joy, love, and fulfillment experienced in loving, righteous families produce both peace and happiness. Love and kindness are at the center of developing our hearts and homes.

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