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" Sometimes a nickname is used instead of the real name. But a nickname may offend either the one named or the parents who gave the name. "

Russell M. Nelson

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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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" All that the future holds in store for each sacred child of God will be shaped by his or her parents, family, friends, and teachers. Thus, our faith now becomes part of our posterity's faith later. "

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" Contemplation of life after retirement and life after death can help you deal with contemporary challenges. "

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" Preparation for a mission is important. A mission is a voluntary act of service to God and humankind. Missionaries support that privilege with their personal savings. Parents, families, friends, and donors to the General Missionary Fund may also assist. "

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" Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility. "

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

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" When we speak of faith - the faith that can move mountains - we are not speaking of faith in general but of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. "

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" Sisters, do you realize the breadth and scope of your influence when you speak those things that come to your heart and mind as directed by the Spirit? "

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" When I think of the love I feel for each member of our family, I sense, to a slight degree, the love that our Heavenly Father bears for His children. "

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" We were born to die and we die to live. As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth; we fully flower in heaven. "

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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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" A covenant made with God should be regarded not as restrictive but as protective. "

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

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" Young men and women, your education is ever important - to us, to you, and to God. "

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" To bear means to support the weight of that which is held. It is a sacred trust to bear the priesthood, which is the mighty power and authority of God. "

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" Service of any type requires preparation. "

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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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" My concern is that contention is becoming accepted as a way of life. "

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" A faithful woman can become a devoted daughter of God - more concerned with being righteous than with being selfish, more anxious to exercise compassion than to exercise dominion, more committed to integrity than to notoriety. And she knows of her own infinite worth. "

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

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" The Lord has often chosen to instruct His people in their times of trial. "

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" We are all pleased when our names are pronounced and spelled correctly. "

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" A saint serves others, knowing that the more one serves, the greater the opportunity for the Spirit to sanctify and purify. "

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" In this world filled with challenges, we do need help from time to time. Religion, eternal truth, and our missionaries are vital parts of that help. "

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" Agency is a divine gift to you. You are free to choose what you will be and what you will do. "

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" We need more missionaries - more worthy missionaries. "

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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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" While the family is under attack throughout the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaims, promotes, and protects the truth that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children. "

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" A saint is tolerant and is attentive to the pleadings of other human beings, not only to spoken messages but to unspoken messages as well. "

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