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Published: Saturday, April 8, 2000

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iconBuilding eternal homes

In a very real sense, we are builders of eternal houses. We are apprentices to the trade — not skilled craftsmen. We need Divine help if we are to build successfully.— President Thomas S. Monson

iconChurch callings

Every call is an opportunity and an obligation to watch over and strengthen the children of our Heavenly Father. — Elder Henry B. Eyring

iconContentment

Within what is allotted to us, we can have spiritual contentment. — Elder Neal A. Maxwell

iconExample

As we live the gospel, we will be like a lighthouse on a hilltop. — Elder Yoshihiko Kikuchi

iconFaith

Faith will be our strong shield to protect us from the fiery arrows of Satan. — President James E. Faust

iconFuture

It's just thrilling to contemplate and think of our future and what will take place. — Elder David B. Haight

iconHoly Spirit

The voice of the Spirit is a still, small voice — a voice that is felt rather than heard. — President Boyd K. Packer

iconHome and family

If all is not perfect in your home, then let it begin with you. — Elder Loren C. Dunn

iconJesus Christ

As we draw near to the Savior, we are free from doubt and confusion. — Sister Coleen K. Menlove

iconJesus Christ

I hope that I am worthy of being a friend to Him. — President Gordon B. Hinckley

iconNew Conference Center

I know of no comparable structure built primarily as a hall of worship that is so large and will seat so many. — President Gordon B. Hinckley

iconPlan of happiness

If we can help people first understand the plan, they will find a deeper and more permanent motivation to keep the commandments. — Elder Jay E. Jensen

iconPlan of happiness

The purpose of the plan is to provide opportunity for the spirit children of God to progress toward an eternal exaltation. — Elder Russell M. Nelson

iconProphets and apostles

We thank God for revealing His plan and the mission of Jesus through His chosen witnesses, the prophets and apostles. — Elder Gary J. Coleman

iconRemember

I hope that each of us will long remember what we've heard, but more importantly, what we have felt. — President Gordon B. Hinckley

iconResurrection

[The resurrection] adds meaning to our doctrine, motivation to our behavior and hope for our future. — Elder Dallin H. Oaks

iconSafe harbor

The gospel gives us harbor of enduring safety and security. — Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

iconService in the Kingdom

We have much work to do, in both the quality and quantity of our faithfulness and service. — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

iconSouls

We carve souls — our own and others — every day. — Sister Mary Ellen W. Smoot

iconTechnology

Technology has blessed us with many new innovations to spread the message of the gospel. — Elder L. Tom Perry

iconTemple blessings

It is my hope and prayer that we will never take temple blessings for granted. — Elder Glenn L. Pace

iconTruth

[The Lord] will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost. — Elder John B. Dickson

iconWidows

You are the choice among the choice. — Elder Earl. C. Tingey

iconWitness of Christ

Our day-to-day lives should stand as immutable witness of our faith in Christ. — Elder M. Russell Ballard

iconYouth

You will have to prepare for your awesome responsibilities in a time when the adversary seems unchecked by the world in his opposition to all that is good and decent. — Elder Harold G. Hillam