The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
Remember that our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, know you best and love you the most. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
We are not asking everyone to do everything. We are simply asking all members to pray, knowing that if every member, young… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
It is only when we love God and Christ with all of our hearts, souls, and minds that we are able to… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
In both the Holy Land of the New Testament and the promised land of the Book of Mormon, [our Savior] spent considerable… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
“The Savior… endured the agony [of Gethsemane], of inquisition, cruel beatings, and death by crucifixion on the cross at Calvary. Recently, there… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
The Savior’s words are simple, yet their meaning is profound and deeply significant. We are to love God and to love and… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
I believe our Heavenly Father’s everlasting purpose for His children is generally achieved by the small and simple things we do for… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
Let us remember that the Savior is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and there can be no greater promise than… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
I believe the entertainment industry cannot portray on film people gunned down in cold blood, in living color, and not have it… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
One who lays claim to special privilege through the priesthood doesn't understand the nature of his authority. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
When it comes right down to it, people are quite similar. We may come from different backgrounds, cultures, and economic circumstances, and our attitudes… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
The central activity of leadership is teaching - first by example, second by precept. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
When the Spirit is present, people are not offended when you share your feelings about the gospel. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
Be involved; be informed. Try to be understanding and tolerant and to appreciate diversity. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
Because we love the Lord, we should be spiritually sensitive to moments when the powerful and important truths of the gospel can be shared… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
Learning the lessons of the past allows you to walk boldly in the light without running the risk of stumbling in the darkness. This… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
Sometimes we go so focused on bringing people to the meetinghouse that we forget we are supposed to be bringing them to Christ. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
Be involved; be informed. Make meaningful contributions to society through service and involvement. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
And fathers, . . . listen to [your returned missionary sons], and connect with them in regular, focused conversation. Talk with them in depth… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
All the marvels of nature are glimpses of His divine power and expressions of His love. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
Many council leaders and members will be surprised to discover how much more focused their work will become when they examine it through the… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
Remember that our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, know you best and love you the most. — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share
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