As a medical doctor and cardiac surgeon, I had the responsibility of performing open-heart surgery on President Spencer W. Kimball in 1972, when he was Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Prior to my call to the Twelve, I served as a medical doctor and surgeon. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
A pivotal spiritual attribute is that of self-mastery-th e strength to place reason over appetite. Self-mastery builds a strong conscience. And your conscience determines… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
To understand the power of the priesthood, we must know its limitations. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
A saint is tolerant and is attentive to the pleadings of other human beings, not only to spoken messages but to unspoken messages as… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Preparation for a mission is important. A mission is a voluntary act of service to God and humankind. Missionaries support that privilege with their… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
Every religious group, while perhaps a majority somewhere, is also inevitably a minority somewhere else. Thus, religious organizations should and do show tolerance toward… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence and love and express that gratitude to Him. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, but we are not. Each day, ours is the challenge to access the power of the… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
No matter your situation, you can make family history a part of your life right now. Primary children can draw a family tree. Youth… — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
While musical experts of the world focus on what choir members can do, I would like to focus on what choir members can be. — Russell M. Nelson Copy Share Image
