Most of us know someone who would say, 'If you want to be my friend, you'll have to accept my values.' A true friend doesn't ask us to choose between the gospel and his or her friendship. ... A true… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
For many, the call to be a Christian can seem demanding, even overwhelming. But we need not be afraid or feel inadequate. The Savior has promised that He will make us equal to His work. 'Follow me,' He said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.' As we follow Him, He blesses us with gifts, talents, and the strength… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share
How we conduct ourselves in this life will determine what we will be in all the eternities to come. To receive the blessings of… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
We are learning, day by day, about the gift of agency that allows us to experience the consequences, good and bad, of our own… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
“And yet the standards of Christ and His Church have not moved. As He said, 'The truth abideth forever and ever.' When we understand… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
You and I were among those who used their agency to accept Heavenly Father's plan to come to earth, to have a mortal life, to progress. "We shouted for joy ... to have the opportunity of coming to the earth to receive bodies [for we knew] that we might become, through faithfulness, like unto our Father, God." Now we are… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share
The gift of the Holy Ghost, given to us when we are confirmed, gives us the ability to discern the difference between the giving… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
It has always touched my heart to sense so deeply how much the Father loved His eldest son. — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
Come walk the path that leads to eternal happiness, joy, and everlasting life in the kingdom of our Heavenly Father. — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
In some quiet way, the expression and feelings of gratitude have a wonderful cleansing or healing nature. Gratitude brings warmth to the giver and… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
“* Be ready for rainy-day emergencies * Avoid excessive debt; be content with what we have * Use the resources of the earth wisely; don´t be wasteful * Prepare for the future by making spending and savings plans * Keep a family or personal budget * Teach children wise spending habits and help them save for the future * Obtain… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share
In the Lord's service the path is not always easy... But in serving Him, we discover that His hand is truly over us. — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
The temple is a sacred edifice, a holy place, where essential saving ceremonies and ordinances are performed to prepare us for exaltation. It is… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
