“It is not how you start the race or where you are during the race-it is how you cross the finish line that will matter.” Quote by Robert D. Hales
“We were not sent by Father in Heaven just to be born. We were sent to endure and return to Him with honor.” FatherHeavenBornReturnHonorEndureFather In Heaven Author:Robert D. Hales
“Gratitude brings a peace that helps us overcome the pain of adversity and failure. Gratitude on a daily basis means we express appreciation for what we have now without qualification for what we had in the past or desire in the future. A recognition of and appreciation for our gifts and talents which have been given also allows us to acknowledge the need for help and assistance from the gifts and talents possessed by others.” NeedsMeanHas BeensHelpingPainPastDesireGivenTalentGratitudeOvercomingBasesAdversityAppreciationRecognitionAcknowledgePossessedAssistanceQualificationsExpress AppreciationGifts And Talents Author:Robert D. Hales
“By choosing to be in His kingdom, we separate—not isolate—ourselves from the world.” WorldKingdoms Author:Robert D. Hales
“I'm just waiting for people to start asking me to make the rain disappear.” PeopleWaitingRainAskingDisappearInspirational Rain Author:David Copperfield
“As Latter-day Saints, we need not look like the world. We need not entertain like the world. Our personal habits should be different. Our recreation should be different. Our concern for family will be different. As we establish this distinctiveness firmly in our life's pattern, the blessings of heaven await to assist us.” WorldNeedsShouldLooksDifferentHeavenOur LivesHabitBlessingConcernSaintPatternsLatterRecreationLatter DaysLatter Day Saints 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
“As disciples of Christ, we have a sacred obligation to uphold His laws and commandments and the covenants which we take upon ourselves.” LawChristSacredObligationCommandmentsDiscipleCovenant Author:Robert D. Hales
“As our understanding of obedience deepens, we recognize the essential role of agency.” UnderstandingRolesEssentialsObedienceAgency Author:Robert D. Hales
“Oh, how we need general conference! Through conferences our faith is fortified and our testimonies deepened. And when we are converted, we strengthen each other to stand strong amid the fiery darts of these last days.” NeedsLastsStrongTestimonyConferencesFieryLast DayDartsStand StrongGeneral Conference Author:Robert D. Hales
“The greatest blessings of general conference come to us after the conference is over. Remember the pattern recorded frequently in scripture: we gather to hear the words of the Lord, and we return to our homes to live them.” HomeRememberLordReturnBlessingPatternsScriptureConferencesGreatest BlessingsGeneral Conference Author:Robert D. Hales