One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
BOYD K. PACKERThere 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.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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How grateful we are for you, our youth.
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In the eternal scheme of things – not always in mortality – righteous yearning and longing will be fulfilled.
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There’s no credit buying on eternal things, none at all. Anything that is worthwhile has to be paid for in advance.
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Like most things of great worth, knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and pondering.
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Music can set an atmosphere of worship which invites [the] spirit of revelation, of testimony.
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Faith is a real power, not just an expression of belief.
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In or out of marriage, abortion is not an individual choice. At a minimum, three lives are involved.
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The gift of the Holy Ghost operates equally with men, women, and even little children. It is within this wondrous gift and power that the spiritual remedy to any problem can be found.
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A testimony of the hope of redemption is something which cannot be measured or counted. Jesus Christ is the source of that hope.
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This great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and for your families. The Relief Society might be likened to a refuge- the place of safety and protection- the sanctuary of ancient times. You will be safe within it. It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.
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It was meant to be that life would be a challenge. To suffer some anxiety, some depression, some disappointment, even some failure is normal.
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At the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can ‘see’ things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known.
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Fear is the opposite of faith. We move forward, certain that the Lord will watch over us, particularly in the family.
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Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it. However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people you represent, the pedigree of your spirit can be written on a single line. You are a child of God!
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Our lives are made up of thousands of everyday choices. Over the years these little choices will be bundled together and show clearly what we value.
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