“The events and prophecies of our time are preparing us for the Savior's Second Coming.” EventsOur TimeSaviorProphecyPreparing Author:Robert D. Hales
“When young men prepare, bless, and pass the sacrament in worthiness and reverence, they literally follow the example of the Savior at the Last Supper and become like Him.” MenLastsYoungExampleYoung ManBlessSaviorReverenceSacramentsWorthinessSupperLast Supper Author:Robert D. Hales
“Through the Savior's Atonement and by following these basic patterns of faithfulness, we receive "power from on high" to face the challenges of life. We need this divine power today more than ever.” NeedsTodayFacesChallengesDivinePatternsFollowingSaviorFaithfulnessAtonementDivine Power Author:Robert D. Hales
“Now is the time to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, which means accepting His invitation to 'come, follow me' (Luke 18:22). This is the decision we made in our premortal lives. Now we must make it again here in mortality, every day, in every situation by taking the Savior's name upon us, remembering His atoning sacrifice, and keeping His commandments. This we covenanted to do when we were baptized, and we have the opportunity to renew those covenants each week as we partake of the sacrament.” MeanMadeRememberOpportunityJesusNamesChristDecisionSituationAcceptingSacrificeWeekJesus ChristMortalitySaviorCommandmentsDiscipleSacramentsInvitationsCovenantFollow MeLukeBaptized Author:Robert D. Hales
“The blessings we enjoy now are because we made the choice to follow the Savior before this life. To everyone hearing or reading these words, whoever you are and whatever your past may be, remember this: it is not too late to make that same choice again to follow him.” MayMadePastRememberChoicesReadingEnjoyBlessingLateHearingThis LifeToo LateSaviorOur PastYour Past Author:Robert D. Hales
“Obedience makes us progressively stronger, capable of faithfully enduring tests and trials in the future. Obedience in Gethsemane prepared the Savior to obey and endure to the end on Golgotha.” EndsCapableTestsStrongerPreparedEndureTrialsObedienceSaviorGethsemaneGolgotha Author:Robert D. Hales
“Waiting upon the Lord gives us a priceless opportunity to discover that there are many who wait upon us. Our children wait upon us to show patience, love, and understanding toward them. Our parents wait upon us to show gratitude and compassion. Our brothers and sisters wait upon us to be tolerant, merciful, and forgiving. Our spouses wait upon us to love them as the Savior has loved each one of us.” GivingChildrenShowsOpportunityWaitingParentUnderstandingCompassionLordBrotherGratitudeOur ChildrenForgivingUnitySaviorSpouseBrothers And SistersMercifulPricelessPatience LoveShowing Gratitude Author:Robert D. Hales
“For many, the call to be a Christian can seem demanding, even overwhelming. But we need not be afraid or feel inadequate. The Savior has promised that He will make us equal to His work. 'Follow me,' He said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.' As we follow Him, He blesses us with gifts, talents, and the strength to do His will, allowing us to go beyond our comfort zones and do things we've never before thought possible.” MenNeedsFeelsSaidSeemsChristianTalentComfortEqualZoneBlessAllowingOverwhelmingSaviorComfort ZoneInadequateFollow Me Author:Robert D. Hales
“All of us are responsible to provide for ourselves and our families in both temporal and spiritual ways. To provide providently, we must practice the principles of provident living: joyfully living within our means, being content with what we have, avoiding excessive debt, and diligently saving and preparing for rainy-day emergencies. When we live providently, we can provide for ourselves and our families and also follow the Savior's example to serve and bless others.” WayMeanSpiritualPrinciplesPracticeExampleResponsibleDebtSavingOur FamilyBlessSaviorPreparingAvoidingEmergenciesRainyRainy DayBeing Content Author:Robert D. Hales
“Your Heavenly Father needs you. His work, under the direction of our Savior Jesus Christ, needs what you are uniquely prepared to give.” NeedsGivingFatherJesusChristJesus ChristPreparedHeavenlySaviorMissionaryNeed YouHeavenly FatherSavior Jesus Author:Robert D. Hales
“As we follow [the Savior], He blesses us with gifts, talents, and the strength to do His will, allowing us to go beyond our comfort zones and do things we’ve never before thought possible.” TalentComfortZoneBlessAllowingSaviorComfort Zone Author:Robert D. Hales
