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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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M. Russell Ballard
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
Businessperson
Salt Lake City
Utah
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Father
Atonement
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Savior

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Of all the opportunities my priesthood authority affords, there is none grander than the privilege of being in one of our temples and representing the Master in officiating in the marriage of two of His worthy, righteous children.
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When we learn to expect more success than failure in life, we soon will develop an attitude of success.
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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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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 should seek at all times to purify ourselves and to lead such worthy lives that the Light of Christ emanates from us in all that we say and do.
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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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All the marvels of nature are glimpses of His divine power and expressions of His love.
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Jesus Christ can help us fix anything that needs fixing in our lives.
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It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made.
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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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Free and open expression coupled with visionary leadership generally encourages good decision-making.
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A woman’s sphere of influence is a unique sphere, one that cannot be duplicated by men.
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The joy of motherhood comes in moments. ... Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.
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Of this you may be certain: The Lord especially loves righteous women-women who are not only faithful but filled with faith, women who are optimistic and cheerful because they know who they are and where they are going, women who are striving to live and serve as women of God.
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We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.
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