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Published: Saturday, April 12, 1997

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Atonement

You need not know everything before the power of the Atonement will work for you. Have faith in Christ; it begins to work the day you ask! (page 9) - President Boyd K. Packer

The Atonement will not only help us overcome our transgressions and mistakes, but in His time, it will resolve all inequities of life. (page 20) - Elder Richard G. Scott

Bishops

A bishop needs to be a skillful delegator or he will be crushed under the burden of his responsibilities . . . . (page 10) - Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Callings

We must each prepare ourselves for every good work that might come to us and then accept the principle that revelation, not aspiration, is the basis for our respective callings. (page 11) - Elder Monte J. Brough

Charity

To help relieve suffering is to cultivate a Christ-like character. (page 23) - Bishop H. David Burton

Covenants

We cannot allow "any vain or foolish thing" to divert us from the path of faith and lead us away from being true to our covenants. (page 9) - Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Counsel

Authorized servants are always charged with warning the people, telling them the way to safety. (page 11) - Elder Henry B. Eyring

Future

The past is behind us. It is the future with which we must be concerned. We face great opportunities and great challenges. (page 21) - President Gordon B. Hinckley

Holy Spirit

No law can be passed which will preclude the Spirit from doing His work with an obedient follower of Christ. (page 14) - Elder Dennis E. Simmons

Honesty and Integrity

Honesty and integrity are not old-fashioned principles. They are just as viable in today's world. (page 14) - Elder Sheldon F. Child

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ, Savior of the world - even the Son of God - was and is the ultimate Pioneer, for He has gone before, showing all others the way. (page 19) - President Thomas S. Monson

When we use these sacred words, "in the name of Jesus Christ. . . ." We are on holy ground. We are using a name most sublime, most holy, most wonderful. (page 23) - Elder L. Edward Brown

Kingdom of God

God's kingdom on earth moves along quietly behind the scene of more publicized events. (page 14) - Elder Jerald L. Taylor

Motherhood

The very fact you have been given such responsibility is everlasting evidence of the trust your Father in Heaven has in you. (page 11) - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Parenthood

Parenting is a godly responsibility necessary for the salvation of Father's children and important for our preparation for eternal blessings. (page 10) - Patricia P. Pinegar

Pioneer legacy

We honor best those who have gone before when we serve well in the cause of truth. (page 18) - President Gordon B. Hinckley

Priorities

When priorities are proper, the power to endure is increased. [Priorities] will protect you from cheating - in marriage, in the Church and in life. (page 22) - Elder Russell M. Nelson

Service

Conversion requires consecrating our lives to caring and serving others who need our help and to sharing our gifts and talents. . . . (page 22) - Elder Robert D. Hales

Spiritual gifts

Gifts have only limited value unless they are used. The Holy Ghost will be our constant companion if we will submit ourselves to the will of our Father. (page 21) - Elder L. Tom Perry

Spirituality

Today, we are ready to step over that threshold into a new dimension of spirituality and light. (page 23) - Elaine L. Jack

Temple worship

Part of the spiritual pull that brought [the pioneers] to the Salt Lake Valley was their vision of a place where they could worship unmolested in a temple of God. (page 8) - President James E. Faust

Trials

There are variations in our trials, but no immunities. (page 9) - Elder Neal A. Maxwell

No matter how difficult the trail, and regardless of how heavy our load, we can take comfort in knowing that others before us have borne life's most grievous trials and tragedies by looking to heaven for peace, comfort, and hopeful assurance. (page 20) - Elder M. Russell Ballard