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" I fear that there are too many priesthood bearers who have done little or nothing to develop their ability to access the powers of Heaven. "

Russell M. Nelson

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" Every religious group, while perhaps a majority somewhere, is also inevitably a minority somewhere else. Thus, religious organizations should and do show tolerance toward members of other religious denominations. "

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" As a medical doctor, I have known the face of adversity. I have seen much of death and dying, suffering and sorrow. I also remember the plight of students overwhelmed by their studies and of those striving to learn a foreign language. And I recall the fatigue and frustration felt by young parents with children in need. "

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" Indeed, the Lord has not forgotten! He has blessed us and others throughout the world with the Book of Mormon. "

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" Surely wisdom will come as we listen to learn from children, parents, partners, neighbors, Church leaders, and the Lord. "

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" Irrespective of age, we mourn for those loved and lost. Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love. "

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" Generally, the younger the victim, the greater the grief. Yet even when the elderly or infirm have been afforded merciful relief, their loved ones are rarely ready to let go. "

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" We were born with a capacity to grow, love, marry, and form families. "

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" All leaders in the Lord's Church are called by proper authority. No prophet or any other leader in this Church, for that matter, has ever called himself or herself. No prophet has ever been elected. "

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" Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ can be bolstered as we learn about Him and live our religion. The doctrine of Jesus Christ was designed by the Lord to help us increase our faith. "

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" I fear that too many have sadly surrendered their agency to the adversary and are saying by their conduct, 'I care more about satisfying my own desires than I do about bearing the Savior's power to bless others.' "

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" Our Creator expects His children everywhere to educate themselves. "

Russell M. Nelson

" Parents and teachers, learn to listen, then listen to learn from children. "

Russell M. Nelson

" Many religious confessions share common values. They teach that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us. "

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" Marriage and family are ordained of God. The family is the most important social unit in time and in eternity. Under God's great plan of happiness, families can be sealed in temples and be prepared to return to dwell in His holy presence forever. That is eternal life! "

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" Your life will be a blessed and balanced experience if you first honor your identity and priority. "

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" Each daughter of God is of infinite worth because of her divine mission. "

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" Counsel with your parents is a privilege at any age. "

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" We need more missionaries - more worthy missionaries. "

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" Differences exist in practice and organization between the Lord's Church and man-made institutions. "

Russell M. Nelson

" We are eternal beings - spirit children of heavenly parents. "

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" As apostles and prophets, we are concerned not only for our children and grandchildren but for yours as well - and for each of God's children. "

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" We make the Sabbath a delight when we teach the gospel to our children. "

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" My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. "

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" We need women who are devoted to shepherding God's children along the covenant path toward exaltation; women who know how to receive personal revelation, who understand the power and peace of the temple endowment; women who know how to call upon the powers of heaven to protect and strengthen children and families; women who teach fearlessly. "

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" Whether full-time missionaries or members, we should all be good examples of the believers in Jesus Christ. "

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" Obedience brings success; exact obedience brings miracles. "

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" It is important for you to know who you are and who you may become. It is more important than what you do, even as vital as your work is and will be. "

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" The Sabbath provides a wonderful opportunity to strengthen family ties. "

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" Contention does not usually begin as strife between countries. More often, it starts with an individual, for we can contend within ourselves over simple matters of right and wrong. From there, contention can infect neighbors and nations like a spreading sore. "

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