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" To rule children by force is the technique of Satan, not of the Savior. "

Russell M. Nelson

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" Our inquiring friends and neighbors not of our faith can also catch the wave. We encourage them to keep all that is good and true in their lives. And we invite them to receive more, especially the glorious truth that through God's eternal plan, families can be together forever. "

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" No, we don't own our children. Our parental privilege is to love them, to lead them, and to let them go. "

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

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" Many shoulder heavy burdens of righteous responsibility which, on occasion, seem so difficult to bear. I have heard those challenges termed impossible. "

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

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

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" Many institutions of higher learning will grant an 18- to 30-month deferral to prospective missionaries. This will enable you elders and sisters to serve without worrying about where you will begin your advanced education. We are very grateful to leaders of educational institutions who are making such planning possible! "

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" Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from Heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees. "

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" Men and women may form associations for and among themselves and be governed by stipulations that are mutually acceptable. "

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" I first found delight in the Sabbath many years ago when, as a busy surgeon, I knew that the Sabbath became a day for personal healing. By the end of each week, my hands were sore from repeatedly scrubbing them with soap, water, and a bristle brush. I also needed a breather from the burden of a demanding profession. "

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" From an eternal perspective, the only death that is truly premature is the death of one who is not prepared to meet God. "

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" We teach that God's love for His children is infinite. "

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

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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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" 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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" Obedience brings success; exact obedience brings miracles. "

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" Eternal principles that govern happiness apply equally to all. "

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" A worthy woman personifies the truly noble and worthwhile attributes of life. "

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" I worry about all who are impure in their thoughts, feelings, or actions or who demean their wives or children, thereby cutting off priesthood power. "

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" In legal language, a covenant generally denotes an agreement between two or more parties. But in a religious context, a covenant is much more significant. It is a sacred promise with God. He fixes the terms. "

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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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" 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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