“We need to commit to serve the Lord and our communities with the same diligence and faith that the pioneers had. We must ever be on our guard that we do not become casual in keeping God's commandments, in abiding by His laws, and in being honest and trustworthy in all that we do.” NeedsLawCommunityLordHonestCommitBeing HonestCommandmentsCasualAbidingDiligencePioneersTrustworthyOur Community Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Our love for our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ needs to be reflected in our daily choices and actions. They have promised peace, joy, and happiness to those who keep Their commandments.” NeedsActionJoyChoicesFatherJesusHeavenChristLordJesus ChristCommandmentsOur LoveOur FatherLord Jesus ChristJoy And HappinessFather In HeavenDaily Choices Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Our most basic institution of family desperately needs help and support from the extended family and the public institutions that surround us. Brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, grandparents and cousins can make a powerful difference in the lives of children. Remember that the expression of love and encouragement from an extended family member will often provide the right influence and help a child at a critical time.” NeedsChildrenHelpingRememberDifferencesPowerfulSupportInfluenceBrotherExpressionMembersEncouragementInstitutionsCriticalSurroundUnclesGrandparentBrothers And SistersCousinAuntFamily MembersExtended FamilyExpressions Of LoveAunts And UnclesHelp And Support Author:M. Russell Ballard
“But one thing is certain: the commandments have not changed. Let there be no mistake about that. Right is still right. Wrong is still wrong, no matter how cleverly cloaked in respectability or political correctness. We believe in chastity before marriage and fidelity ever after. That standard is an absolute standard of truth. It is neither subject to public opinion polls nor dependent upon situation or circumstance. There is no need to debate it or other gospel standards.” NeedsBelieveStillsMatterPoliticalCertainMistakeSituationOpinionOne ThingSubjectsChangedCircumstancesStandardsAbsolutesDebateDependentCommandmentsPublic OpinionPollsFidelityPolitical CorrectnessChastityEver AfterCorrectnessRespectabilityAbsolutismOpinion PollsBefore Marriage Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Jesus Christ can help us fix anything that needs fixing in our lives.” NeedsHelpingJesusChristOur LivesJesus ChristFixing Author:M. Russell Ballard
“What we need now is the greatest generation of young adults in the history of the Church. We need your whole heart and soul. In other words, it's time to raise the bar not only for missionaries but also for returned missionaries and for your entire generation.” NeedsHeartSoulWholeYoungChurchGenerationsAdultsRaisesYoung AdultBarsHeart And SoulRaising The BarGreatest Generation 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
“Crisis or transition of any kind reminds us of what matters most. In the routine of life, we often take our families-our parents and children and siblings-for granted. But in times of danger and need and change, there is no question that what we care about most is our families! It will be even more so when we leave this life and enter into the spirit world. Surely the first people we will seek to find there will be father, mother, spouse, children, and siblings.” PeopleWorldNeedsFirstsKindChildrenMatterCareSpiritMotherFatherParentDangerCrisisGrantedThis LifeOur FamilyRoutineTransitionWhat MattersSpouseSiblingChildren And ParentsSpirit WorldFather Mother Author:M. Russell Ballard
“The love for work needs to be re-enthroned in our lives. Every family should have a plan for work that touches the life of each family member so that this eternal principle will be ingrained in their lives.” NeedsShouldWorkPrinciplesOur LivesPlansMembersEternalShould HaveFamily Members Author:M. Russell Ballard
“It is our homes and families that need reforming in this increasingly materialistic and secular world.” WorldNeedsHomeSecularMaterialisticHome And Family 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
“As disciples of Christ, we need to feel genuine charity for one another. As we do, new light will come into our own lives. This charity is essential in missionary work, but we must never allow ourselves to treat our neighbors only as potential converts. We have had the sad experience of seeing members of the Church who attempted to convert their neighbors and friends and, when they did not respond, withdrew their friendship and neighborliness. We must not be so anxious to share the gospel that we become insensitive to the feelings of others.” NeedsFeelsFeelingsLightChristChurchSeeingShareMembersEssentialsTreatsCharityNeighborGenuineAnxiousMissionaryDiscipleInsensitiveMissionary WorkNeighbors And Friends Author:M. Russell Ballard
“The Lord needs women who will step forward in righteousness and say, 'Here am I, send me.'” NeedsLordStepsRighteousnessSteps Forward Author:M. Russell Ballard
“...We need to strive to keep things in proper balance. Good balance comes in doing things in a timely way and in not procrastinating our preparation or waiting to fulfill our responsibilities until the last minute.” WayNeedsLastsWaitingResponsibilityMinutesBalanceStrivePreparationProcrastinatingTimelyLast Minute 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
“The joy of motherhood comes in moments. ... Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.” NeedsRealPlayMomentsTogetherJoyMotherLaughingMotherhoodTake TimeBeing A MotherJoys Of Motherhood Author:M. Russell Ballard
