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A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.
James E. Faust
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James E. Faust
Age: 87 †
Born: 1920
Born: July 31
Died: 2007
Died: August 10
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The Holy Ghost is the greatest guarantor of inward peace in our unstable world.
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Integrity is the value we set on ourselves.
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Almost every day brings opportunities to perform unselfish acts for others. Such acts are unlimited and can be as simple as a kind word, a helping hand, or a gracious smile.
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Faith is the power, obedience is the price, love is the motive, the Spirit is the key and Christ is the reason.
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If you take each challenge one step at a time, with faith in every footstep, your strength and understanding will increase.
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The gap between what is popular and what is righteous is widening.
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The depth of our belief in the Resurrection and the Atonement of the Savior will, I believe, determine the measure of courage and purpose with which we meet life's challenges.
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Believing requires action.
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I acknowledge with great gratitude the peace and contentment we can find for ourselves in the spiritual cocoons of our homes, our sacrament meetings, and our holy temples.
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