“If we are one in purpose, spirit, principle and faith, then it doesn't really matter if we are always of the same opinion. Opinions change and can be easily altered by time, experience, and circumstance. But principles, purposes, spirituality, and faith are enduring values that can bind us as one despite disagreement or dispute.” IfsMatterSpiritPurposeValuesSpiritualityOpinionPrinciplesCircumstancesEndureDespiteDisputesDisagreementAltered Author:M. Russell Ballard
“There is no problem in the family, ward, or stake that cannot be solved if we look for solutions in the Lord's way by counseling - really counseling - with one another.” IfsWayLooksProblemLordSolutionsStakesNo ProblemCounseling Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Remember, you can be exalted without a college degree. You can be exalted without being slender and beautiful. You can be exalted without having a successful career. You can be exalted if you are not rich and famous. So focus the best that you can on those things in life that will lead you back to the presence of God - keeping all things in their proper balance.” IfsLifeGodBeautifulRememberSuccessCareersSuccessfulRichFocusCollegeBalanceDegreesAll ThingsBeing SuccessfulThings In LifeExaltedRemember YouRemembers YouPresence Of GodBeing FamousSlenderBeautiful YouCollege DegreeSuccessful Career Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Sometimes we need a personal crisis to reinforce in our minds what we really value and cherish. The scriptures are filled with examples of people facing crises before learning how to better serve God and others. Perhaps if you, too, search your hearts and courageously assess the priorities in your life, you may discover, as I did, that you need a better balance among your priorities.” PeopleIfsNeedsMindHeartMaySometimesValuesExampleBalanceCrisisFilledPrioritiesScriptureCherishServing God Author:M. Russell Ballard
“The Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will see us safely through any crisis. His purposes will be fulfilled, and someday we will understand the eternal reasons for all of these events. Therefore, today we must be careful to not overreact, nor should we be caught up in extreme preparations, but what we must do is keep the commandments of God and never loose hope!” IfsKnowsShouldEndsReasonTodayPurposeGivenUnderstandingLordEventsEternalEternityCrisisCaughtCarefulExtremesPreparationSomedayInstructionBe CarefulFulfilledCommandmentsCaught UpAdequateCommandments Of God Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Let us remember that the Savior is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and there can be no greater promise than to know that if we are faithful and true, we will one day be safely encircled in the arms of His love (see D&C 6:20). He is always there to give encouragement, to forgive, and to rescue. Therefore, as we exercise faith and are diligent in keeping the commandments, we have nothing to fear from the journey.” IfsKnowsWayGivingRememberGreaterJourneyArmsExercisePromiseOne DayEncouragementForgivingFaithfulSaviorRescueCommandmentsHis LoveDiligent Book:When Thou Art Converted: Continuing Our Search for Happiness Source: When Thou Art Converted: Continuing Our Search for Happiness
“I believe our Heavenly Father’s everlasting purpose for His children is generally achieved by the small and simple things we do for one another. At the heart of the English word ‘atonement’ is the word ‘one.’ If all mankind understood this, there would never be anyone with whom we would not be concerned, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or social or economic standing. We would strive to emulate the Savior and would never be unkind, indifferent, disrespectful, or insensitive to others.” IfsBelieveHeartChildrenAgePurposeFatherI BelieveSocialSimpleRaceEconomicMankindUnderstoodConcernedStandingStriveGenderHeavenlySaviorIndifferentEverlastingHeavenly FatherSimple ThingsAtonementEmulateUnkindInsensitiveDisrespectfulEnglish Words Author:M. Russell Ballard
“We are not asking everyone to do everything. We are simply asking all members to pray, knowing that if every member, young and old, will reach out to just “one” between now and Christmas, millions will feel the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. And what a wonderful gift to the Savior.” IfsFeelsYoungJesusChristLordMillionsKnowingWonderfulPrayingMembersJesus ChristAskingJust OneSaviorReach OutLord Jesus ChristYoung And Old Author:M. Russell Ballard
“In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His precious children. Then go throughout the day with your heart full of faith and love, looking for someone to help. Stay focused, just like the honeybees focus on the flowers from which to gather nectar and pollen. If you do this, your spiritual sensitivities will be enlarged and you will discover opportunities to serve that you never before realized were possible.” IfsHeartChildrenHelpingSpiritualAsksFatherOpportunityPrayerMorningFocusFlowerAnd LoveFocusedGuidesHeavenlySensitivityNew DayHeavenly FatherStay FocusedNectarFaith And LovePollenEach New DayMorning PrayerPrecious Children Author:M. Russell Ballard
“I believe you can train yourself to become a positive thinker, but you must cultivate a desire to develop the skill of setting personal worthy and realistic goals. I am so thoroughly convinced that if we don’t set goals in our life and learn how to master the technique of living to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full potential. When you learn to master the principle of setting a goal, you will then be able to make a great difference in the results you attain in this life.” IfsBelieveLooksAgeAbleDesireI BelieveGoalDifferencesResultsPrinciplesOur LivesMastersSkillsTrainWorthyConvincedTechniqueSettingOld AgeSettingsThis LifeRealisticThinkerSetting GoalsRipeSmall PartsBelieve You CanFull PotentialRealistic GoalsPositive Thinker Author:M. Russell Ballard
“The Savior’s words are simple, yet their meaning is profound and deeply significant. We are to love God and to love and care for our neighbors as ourselves. Imagine what good we can do in the world if we all join together, united as followers of Christ, anxiously and busily responding to the needs of others and serving those around us — our families, our friends, our neighbors, our fellow citizens.” IfsWorldNeedsCareTogetherChristCan DoSimpleUnitedImagineCitizensFellowsProfoundNeighborSignificantGod LoveOur FamilyServingFollowersSaviorRespondingNeeds Of OthersLove And Care Author:M. Russell Ballard
“There is great power in prayer. I strongly encourage personal and family prayer, which are important in building strong families. I'm wondering if many of you parents, you couples, have lost that essential moment of kneeling together at the end of the day, just the two of you, holding hands and saying your prayers. If that has slipped away from your daily routine, may I suggest you put it back-beginning tonight!” IfsMayTwoImportantEndsMomentsHandsTogetherLostStrongParentPrayerWonderBuildingCoupleEssentialsThe End Of The DayTonightRoutineOur PrayersGreat PowerHolding HandsKneelingDaily RoutinesStrong FamilyFamily Prayer Author:M. Russell Ballard
“If we are truly disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will reach out with love and understanding to all of our neighbors at all times.” IfsJesusUnderstandingChristLordJesus ChristNeighborAll TimeReach OutDiscipleLord Jesus Christ Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Men and women in all parts of the world have a desperate need to take time from their demanding routines of everyday life and to quietly observe God's miracles taking place all around them. Think of what would happen if all of us took time to look carefully at the wonders of nature that surround us and devoted ourselves to learning more about this world that God created for us!” IfsThinkingMenWorldNeedsLooksHappensNatureWonderThis WorldMen And WomenMiracleEverydayDesperateSurroundTake TimeDevotedServing GodEveryday LifeLearning MoreWonder Of Nature Author:M. Russell Ballard
