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We cannot hope to build the Church and to bring hearts and souls to Christ without using every resource the Lord has given to help us take advantage of our opportunities and address the obstacles standing in our way.

M. Russell Ballard

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M. Russell Ballard
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
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Salt Lake City
Utah
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