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Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ.

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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Relationships
Focus
Bring
Jesus
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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 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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It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made.
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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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When the Spirit is present, people are not offended when you share your feelings about the gospel.
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Procreative power & priesthood power are shared by husband & wife
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What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever.
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Set goals that are well balanced-not too many nor too few, and not too high nor too low. Write down your attainable goals and work on them according to their importance. Pray for divine guidance in your goal setting.
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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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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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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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Sacrifice is a demonstration of pure 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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Proclaiming the gospel to all mankind is a fundamental part of the mission of the Church.
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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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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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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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Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel.
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We must never ignore or pass by the prompting of the Spirit to render service to one another.
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Pray for divine guidance in your goal setting
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