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The key [to sharing the gospel] is that you be inspired of God, that you ask Him for direction and then go and do as the Spirit prompts you.

M. Russell Ballard

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M. Russell Ballard
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
Businessperson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Gospel
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Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel.
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We need to commit to serve the Lord and our communities with the same diligence and faith that the pioneers had. We must ever be on our guard that we do not become casual in keeping God's commandments, in abiding by His laws, and in being honest and trustworthy in all that we do.
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In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His precious children.
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No matter how difficult the trial... we can take comfort in knowing that others before us have borne life's most grievous trials and tragedies by looking to heaven.
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All the marvels of nature are glimpses of His divine power and expressions of His love.
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If your dream requires patience, give it.
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One who lays claim to special privilege through the priesthood doesn't understand the nature of his authority.
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Sometimes we go so focused on bringing people to the meetinghouse that we forget we are supposed to be bringing them to Christ.
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...We need to strive to keep things in proper balance. Good balance comes in doing things in a timely way and in not procrastinating our preparation or waiting to fulfill our responsibilities until the last minute.
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There is no such thing as unlawful censorship in the home. Movies, magazines, television, videos, the Internet, and other media are there as guests and should only be welcomed when they are appropriate for family enjoyment.
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Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating.
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Friends and family are vitally important for an individual who is struggling to return to the gospel path. Those around such a person must refrain from judging. They must do all they can to show love.
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Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ.
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We must prepare ourselves to assist the missionaries in finding those of our Heavenly Father's children who will embrace the message of the Restoration.
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The love for work needs to be re-enthroned in our lives. Every family should have a plan for work that touches the life of each family member so that this eternal principle will be ingrained in their lives.
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This is God's work, and God's work will not be frustrated. But there is still much to be done.
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It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made.
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Proclaiming the gospel to all mankind is a fundamental part of the mission of the Church.
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Simply stated, testimony-real testimony, born of the Spirit and confirmed by the Holy Ghost-changes lives. It changes how you think and what you do. It changes what you say. It affects every priority you set and every choice you make.
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Those of you who have fallen prey to any kind of addiction, there is hope because God loves all of His children
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