“Just as He had done with David, Samuel, and Joseph of the Old Testament, God took an innocent, unlearned boy, one still unsullied by the world and pliable to His divine will, and molded and shaped him into His chosen prophet.” WorldStillsDoneBoysDivineChosenInnocentProphetTestamentOld TestamentDivine Will Author:M. Russell Ballard
“There are conversations going on about the Church constantly. Those conversations will continue whether or not we choose to participate in them. But we cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what our Church teaches... We are living in a world saturated with all kinds of voices. Perhaps now, more than ever, we have a major responsibility as Latter-day Saints to define ourselves, instead of letting others define us.” WorldKindVoiceChurchResponsibilityTeachConversationMajorsCriticsIncludingSaintAll KindsLatterSidelinesSaturatedLatter DaysLdsLatter Day Saints Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Pollinate the world with the pure love of Christ.” WorldInspirationalSpiritualChristPurePure Love 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
“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
“Though this world has a way of diminishing and demeaning men and women, the reality is we are all of royal, divine lineage. In that unprecedented appearance of the Father and the Son in the Sacred Grove, the very first word spoken by the Father of us all was the personal name of Joseph. Such is our Father's personal relationship with each of us. He knows our names and yearns for us to become worthy to return to live with Him.” KnowsMenWorldWayFirstsRealityFatherNamesThis WorldDivineSonReturnMen And WomenSacredAppearanceWorthyRoyalOur FatherUnprecedentedPersonal RelationshipsGroveLineageDemeaning Author:M. Russell Ballard
“Remember, young men, that purity precedes power. The Lord said, 'But purify your hearts before me; and then go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel unto every creature who has not received it' (D&C 112:28). Missionaries discover this very early in their missions and make every effort to be worthy so they can serve with power.” MenWorldHeartSaidRememberYoungEffortLordCreaturesWorthyMissionsYoung ManPurityMissionary Author:M. Russell Ballard
“This is a beautiful time of year with spring beginning to burst forth in many parts of the world, bringing all of its colors, scents, and cheerful sounds. The miracle of the changing seasons, with the reawakening and rebirth in nature, inspires feelings of love and reverence within us for God's marvelous, creative handiwork.” WorldYearsFeelingsBeautifulSoundNatureCreativeInspireColorSpringSeasonsMiracleReverenceMarvelousScentCheerfulRebirthHandiworkSeasons Change 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
