Contention existed before the earth was formed.

You can change. You can 'come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.'

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

Through the ages, many of His children have had access to the blessings of the gospel, but many more have not.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Creator expects His children everywhere to educate themselves.

Married or single, you sisters possess distinctive capabilities and special intuition you have received as gifts from God. We brethren cannot duplicate your unique influence.

We should liken all scriptures unto us … for our profit and learning. Danger lurks when we try to divide ourselves with expressions such as my private life or even my best behavior. If one tries to segment his or her life into such separate compartments, one will never rise to the full stature of one's personal integrity--never to become all that his or her true self could be.

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.

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

Rationalization is one of the real obstacles to obedience.

As we go through life, even through very rough waters, a father's instinctive impulse to cling tightly to his wife or to his children may not be the best way to accomplish his objective. Instead, if he will lovingly cling to the Savior and the iron rod of the gospel, his family will want to cling to him and to the Savior.

The only duration of family life that satisfies the loftiest longings of the human soul is forever.

Differences of opinion may occur between husband and wife. But one's objective in marriage is never to win an argument, but to build an eternal relationship of love.

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

The temple endowment was given by revelation. Thus, it is best understood by revelation, prayerfully sought with a sincere heart.