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Published: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001

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iconAtonement

No man knows the full weight of what our Savior bore, but by the power of the Holy Ghost we can know something of the supernal gift He gave us. . . . (More)President James E. Faust

Jesus Christ . . . possessed all the qualifications and attributes required to harmonize the laws of justice and mercy through His Atonement. (More) — Elder Christoffel Golden Jr.

iconBook of Mormon

The Book of Mormon . . . has the nourishing power to heal starving spirits of the world. (More) — President Boyd K. Packer

iconFaith

Faith is the result of our living the principles of the gospel. (More) — Elder David B. Haight

As we attempt to build a bridge of faith, we need to build in our lives a firm testimony of the Father and the Son and His Atonement. (More) — Elder Charles Didier

iconFamily

The only duration of family life that satisfies the loftiest longings of the human soul is forever. (More) — Elder Russell M. Nelson

iconGo and do

We simply go and do the things the Lord has commanded, even when we are weary, trusting that He will help us to do exactly as He asks. (More) — Elder L. Whitney Clayton

iconGospel principles

Time is required both to be exposed to the truths of the gospel and to apply them in our lives. (More) — Elder Walter F. González

iconIntrospection

The life, ministry and teachings of our Savior, Jesus Christ, provide a template for introspective assessment. (More) — Bishop H. David Burton

iconLove

Just as service is a natural consequence of love, so is love a natural consequence of service. (More) — Elder Robert F. Orton

iconMen and women

No marriage or family, no ward or stake is likely to reach its full potential until husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, men and women work together in unity of purpose, respecting and relying upon each other's strengths. (More) — Sister Sheri L. Dew

iconMortality

We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating that again and again until we reach our destination. (More) — Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

iconMurmuring

Beware of the deception of the adversary. Beware of murmuring. (More) — Elder H. Ross Workman

iconNatural man

One of the best ways to put off the natural man is to starve him. (More) — Elder Neal A. Maxwell

iconNeighbors

If we are truly disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will reach out with love and understanding to all of our neighbors at all times. (More) — Elder M. Russell Ballard

iconPeace

Are these perilous times? They are. But there is no need to fear. We can have peace in our hearts and peace in our homes. We can be an influence for good in this world, every one of us. (More) — President Gordon B. Hinckley

iconPrayer

Only with faith will we pray with the diligence God requires. (More) — Elder Henry B. Eyring

iconResponse

We can determine the kind of experience we are going to have by how we respond. (More) — Elder Wayne S. Peterson

iconReturned missionaries

What we need is a royal army of returned missionaries, re-enlisted into service. (More) — Elder L. Tom Perry

iconSharing the gospel

The intensity of our desire to share the gospel is a great indicator of the extent of our personal conversion. (More) — Elder Dallin H. Oaks

iconTestimony

A strong testimony is the sustaining power of a successful life. (More) — Elder Richard G. Scott

iconToday

If we live only for tomorrow, we'll have a lot of empty yesterdays today. (More) — President Thomas S. Monson

iconTithing

Surely one of the most piercing lines in all of scripture is Jehovah's thundering inquiry: "Will a man rob God? [And we ask], Wherein have we robbed thee?" And he answers, "In tithes and offerings." (More) — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

iconYouth

Our youth want more than landlords. They want people who will love them and lead them. (More) — Sister Sharon G. Larsen