There are many things about living the gospel of Jesus Christ that cannot be measured by that which is counted or charted in records of attendance.
BOYD K. PACKERThe atonement of Christ is not just for those who sin. The mercy of Christ encompasses all pain.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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Repentance is the key with which we can unlock the prison from inside. We hold that key within our hands, and agency is ours to use it.
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I’m not ashamed to say that I want to be good. And I’ve found in my life that it has been critically important to establish this intention between me and the Lord so that I knew that HE knew which way I committed my agency.
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Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
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Happily ever after never happens in the second act.
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You ought to know that the Lord loves you. He will make that known to you, and it will be a very private and individual experience, something you cannot explain to anyone else.
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Life moves all too fast. When you feel weak, discouraged, depressed, or afraid, open the Book of Mormon and read.
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I’ve learned the power of the dictum, “Early to bed, early to rise.” When I’m under pressure, you won’t find me burning the midnight oil. I’d much rather be in bed early and getting up in the wee hours of the morning.
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He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty” – Lao-tsu One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
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Everything that I have learned from the revelations and from life convinces me that there is time and to spare for you to carefully prepare for a long life.
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The purest, most beautiful and appealing experiences of life: romance, love, marriage, and parenthood.
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The answer is the same for everyone: we must, and we can, resist temptations of any kind.
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I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough….Some needlessly carry a heavy burden of guilt which could be removed through confession and repentance.
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Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.
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No pain will last forever. It is not easy, but life was never meant to be either easy or fair. Repentance and the lasting hope that forgiveness brings will always be worth the effort.
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Those who choose, conduct, present, and accompany the music may influence the spirit of reverence … more than a speaker does.
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