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A thought from the scriptures

Published: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

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"Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. — Doctrine and Covenants 64:33

"Is our journey sometimes impeded when we forget the importance of small things?" asked Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve during the April 1990 general conference. "Do we realize that small events and choices determine the direction of our lives just as small helms determine the direction of great ships?"