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I say, choose faith. Choose faith over doubt, choose faith over fear, choose faith over the unknown and the unseen, and choose faith over pessimism.
Dallin H. Oaks
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Dallin H. Oaks
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: August 12
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The word sharing affirms that we have something extraordinarily valuable and desire to give it to others for their benefit and blessing.
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Our earliest efforts will be heard with joy by our Heavenly Father, however they are phrased.
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