Just as He had done with David, Samuel, and Joseph of the Old Testament, God took an innocent, unlearned boy, one still unsullied by the world and pliable to His divine will, and molded and shaped him into His chosen… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
Though this world has a way of diminishing and demeaning men and women, the reality is we are all of royal, divine lineage. In that unprecedented appearance of the Father and the Son in the Sacred Grove, the very first… — 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
