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M. Russell Ballard

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M. Russell Ballard
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
Businessperson
Salt Lake City
Utah
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The words of the Lord are found in the scriptures and the teachings of the apostles and prophets. They provide us counsel and direction that, when followed, will act like a spiritual life jacket and will help us know how to hold on with both hands.
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The joy in motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times, but amid the challenges there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.
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The answer is, of course, to simplify, to prioritize, and in some cases, to use a well-known phrase, Just say no! But actually doing it may prove to be one of the real challenges in our complicated, overheated lives.
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Remember, young men, that purity precedes power. The Lord said, 'But purify your hearts before me and then go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel unto every creature who has not received it' (D&C 112:28). Missionaries discover this very early in their missions and make every effort to be worthy so they can serve with power.
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The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement.
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Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating.
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All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be.
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Jesus Christ can help us fix anything that needs fixing in our lives.
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We cannot foresee what the Lord has in mind for us. Our only course of action is to be prepared and worthy for whatever he requires. We must govern our actions every day with our future in mind.
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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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What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever.
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If we are one in purpose, spirit, principle and faith, then it doesn't really matter if we are always of the same opinion. Opinions change and can be easily altered by time, experience, and circumstance. But principles, purposes, spirituality, and faith are enduring values that can bind us as one despite disagreement or dispute.
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The Lord does not want us to miss supper. In fact, He has a great feast prepared for those who return clean and pure through the door.
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Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel.
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A mother's nurturing love arouses in children, from their earliest days on earth, an awakening of the memories of love and goodness they experience in their premortal existence, Because our mothers love us, we learn, or more accurately remember, that God also loves us
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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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Do not shift your focus from serving others to focusing exclusively on school, work, or social activities.
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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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