Youth Gems

Christlike Love

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Love is what inspired our Heavenly Father to create our spirits; it is what led our Savior to the Garden of Gethsemane to make Himself a ransom for our sins. Love is the grand motive of the plan of salvation; it is the source of happiness, the ever-renewing spring of healing, the precious fountain of hope. As we extend our hands and hearts toward others in Christlike love, something wonderful happens to us. Our own spirits become healed, more refined, and stronger. We become happier, more peaceful, and more receptive to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "You Are My Hands," Ensign, May 2010, 70, 75

Topics: Service, Love

A Badge of Courage

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST

"May our conversations with others always be marked by the fruits of the Spirit—'love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, [and] temperance' (Galatians 5:22–23). To be meek, as defined in Webster's dictionary, is 'manifesting patience and longsuffering: enduring injury without resentment' (Webster's Third New International Dictionary [1976], 'meek,' 1403). Meekness is not weakness. It is a badge of Christian courage."

Robert D. Hales, "That Is Christian Courage," New Era, July 2009, 5

Topics: Example, Humility

The Requirement of Baptism

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Baptism is a requirement, but why? Why is it necessary to be baptized in this way and by one holding particular authority? I do not know. But what I do know is that the remission of sins is made possible only by the atoning sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and that He has prescribed that condition, again and again. His sacrifice paid the price for my sins, and He has prescribed the conditions upon which I can be saved by His payment. That is reason enough for me."

Dallin H. Oaks, "Why Do We Do Missionary Work?" New Era, Sept. 2009, 3

Are You a Latter-day Saint?

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST

"A Saint loves the Savior and follows Him in holiness and devotion. Evidence of this kind of holiness and devotion is exemplified by consecration and sacrifice. Sacrifice is the crowning test of the gospel. It means consecrating time, talents, energy, and earthly possessions to further the work of God. In Doctrine and Covenants 97, verse 8, it concludes, 'All . . . who . . . are willing to observe their covenants by sacrifice—yea, every sacrifice which I, the Lord, shall command—they are accepted of me.' "

Quentin L. Cook, "Are You a Latter-day Saint?" New Era, Dec. 2009, 5

Topics: Consecration, Sacrifice

Dating Opportunities

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST

"It may seem a long way off now, but marriage is one of the most important decisions of your life. Your teenage years are not the time to make that decision, but proper dating will help you prepare to make that decision when it is appropriate. Dating will give you opportunities to develop social skills that will help you become confident and attractive to the [people] you date."

Young Men General Presidency, "To the Young Men on Dating," New Era, Apr. 2010, 6

Topics: Courtship

Healing through the Atonement

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Some of you have been abused and are victims of the sinful acts of others. . . . Please know that because of the Savior's Atonement, healing is possible. You are not to blame, for you have not sinned and repentance is not required."

Elaine S. Dalton, "You Can Return," New Era, Mar. 2010, 11

Topics: Atonement

Repentance and Forgiveness

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The fruit of true repentance is forgiveness, which opens the door to receive all of the covenants and ordinances provided on this earth and to enjoy the resulting blessings. When a repentant soul is baptized, all former sins are forgiven and need not be remembered. When repentance is full and one has been cleansed, there comes a new vision of life and its glorious possibilities. How marvelous the promise of the Lord: 'Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.' The Lord is and ever will be faithful to His words."

Richard G. Scott, "Finding Forgiveness," New Era, Mar. 2010, 6

Topics: Forgiveness

The Growth of Testimony

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:00:00 MST

"You cannot force spiritual things. A testimony is not thrust upon you; it grows. And a testimony is a testimony, and it should be respected, whether it is small or large. We become taller in our testimony like we grow in physical stature and hardly know it is happening, because it comes by growth."

Boyd K. Packer, "How Does the Spirit Speak to Us?" New Era, Feb. 2010, 3

Topics: Testimony

You Are Not Alone

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:00:00 MST

"There are those among you who, although young, have already suffered a full measure of grief and sorrow. My heart is filled with compassion and love for you. How dear you are to the Church. How beloved you are of your Heavenly Father. Though it may seem that you are alone, angels attend you. Though you may feel that no one can understand the depth of your despair, our Savior, Jesus Christ, understands. He suffered more than we can possibly imagine, and He did it for us; He did it for you. You are not alone."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Your Happily Ever After," Ensign, May 2010, 126

Topics: Faith

Guides to Courage and Strength

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"At the moment, these four guides—prayer, obedience to God's commandments, daily scripture study, and a commitment to follow the living prophet—may seem like small and simple things. Let me remind you of the scripture found in Alma: 'Behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass' (Alma 37:6). When applied in our everyday lives, these four 'small and simple' guides from the book of Joshua will combine to provide the most powerful source of courage and strength there is: faith in our Heavenly Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ."

Ann M. Dibb, "Be of Good Courage," Ensign, May 2010, 116

Topics: Faith, Obedience

True Discipleship

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"As true disciples, our primary concern must be others' welfare, not personal vindication. Questions and criticisms give us an opportunity to reach out to others and demonstrate that they matter to our Heavenly Father and to us. Our aim should be to help them understand the truth, not defend our egos or score points in a theological debate. Our heartfelt testimonies are the most powerful answer we can give our accusers. And such testimonies can only be borne in love and meekness."

Robert D. Hales, "That Is Christian Courage," New Era, July 2009, 5

Topics: Example, Discipleship, Humility

Christian Courage

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Some people mistakenly think responses such as silence, meekness, forgiveness, and bearing humble testimony are passive or weak. But to 'love [our] enemies, bless them that curse [us], do good to them that hate [us], and pray for them which despitefully use [us], and persecute [us]' (Matthew 5:44) takes faith, strength, and, most of all, Christian courage."

Robert D. Hales, "That Is Christian Courage," New Era, July 2009, 4

Topics: Humility, Courage, Example

Salvation of the Dead and the Living

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"If we can look back through the generations, we see those who helped us to get where we are now—those who forged the way before us, whether they were members of the Church or not. And in the restored gospel we realize even more deeply our responsibility to link them to us through the ordinances of the temple. In a letter from the Prophet Joseph Smith to the members of the Church, we read: 'These are principles in relation to the dead and the living that cannot be lightly passed over. . . . For their salvation is necessary and essential to our salvation, . . . they without us cannot be made perfect—neither can we without our dead be made perfect' (D&C 128:15; see also verse 18)."

Neil L. Andersen, "Looking Back and Looking Forward," New Era, Aug. 2009, 5

Topics: Family History, Temple Work

Missionary Work

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"[Our missionaries] are trained to teach the gospel, to teach in an orderly, inspired manner, which hopefully leads to baptism. To a missionary, every hour is precious and must be productive. Do you realize missionaries baptize about one person for every 1,000 homes they tract? These same missionaries will baptize 600 people for every 1,000 who are taught in the homes of members—600 times more converts when members participate with conviction."

David B. Haight, "Baptism Comes First," New Era, Sept. 2009, 6

Topics: Mission of the Church

The Purpose of Missionary Work

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The purpose of our missionary work is to help the children of God fulfill a condition prescribed by our Savior and Redeemer. We preach and teach in order to baptize the children of God so that they can be saved in the celestial kingdom instead of being limited to a lesser kingdom. We do missionary work in order to baptize and confirm. That is the doctrinal basis of missionary work."

Dallin H. Oaks, "Why Do We Do Missionary Work?" New Era, Sept. 2009, 2

Topics: Mission of the Church

The Joy of Service

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"As we look heavenward, we inevitably learn of our responsibility to reach outward. To find real happiness, we must seek for it in a focus outside ourselves. No one has learned the meaning of living until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow man. Service to others is akin to duty, the fulfillment of which brings true joy. We do not live alone—in our city, our nation, or our world. There is no dividing line between our prosperity and our neighbor's wretchedness. 'Love thy neighbor' is more than a divine truth. It is a pattern for perfection."

Thomas S. Monson, "The Joy of Service," New Era, Oct. 2009, 4

Topics: Serving Others

What Is a Saint?

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MST

"What does it mean to be a Saint? In the Lord's Church, the members are Latter-day Saints, and they attempt to emulate the Savior, follow His teachings, and receive saving ordinances in order to live in the celestial kingdom with God the Father and our Savior Jesus Christ (see 2 Nephi 9:18)."

Quentin L. Cook, "Are You a Latter-day Saint?" New Era, Dec. 2009, 2

Topics: Worthiness, Gospel Standards

The Gospel Is Simple

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The gospel is so very simple when we understand it properly. It is always right, it is always good, it is always uplifting. Obedience to gospel principles brings forth joy and happiness. Disobedience has a day of reckoning and will only bring forth heartache, misery, strife, and unhappiness."

L. Tom Perry, "What Should We Do on the Sabbath?" New Era, July 2010, 3

Topics: Obedience, Gospel of Jesus Christ

Point of Safe Return

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"My dear young friends, when the captain of a long-range jet passes the point of safe return, and the headwinds are too strong or the cruising altitudes too low, he might be forced to divert to an airport other than his planned destination. This is not so in our journey through life back to our heavenly home. Wherever you find yourselves on this journey through life, whatever trials you may face, there is always a point of safe return; there is always hope. You are the captain of your life, and God has prepared a plan to bring you safely back to Him, to your divine destination."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Is There a Point of No Return?" New Era, June 2010, 3

Topics: Repentance, Atonement,

Repentance

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"If I were going the wrong way in the middle of a marathon, and I realized my mistake, would I keep going? I would immediately turn around! . . . I wouldn't stay on the wrong course because no matter how long I ran there, I would never reach the finish line. And yet for many who have made a moral mistake, a little voice keeps saying: 'You blew it. You can't change. No one will ever know anyway.' To you I would say, Don't believe it. 'Satan wants you to think that you cannot repent, but that is absolutely not true' (For the Strength of Youth [2001], 30)."

Elaine S. Dalton, "You Can Return," New Era, Mar. 2010, 11

Topics: Repentance

Finding Forgiveness

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Recently . . . I encountered a large temporary sign declaring Rough Road Ahead, and indeed it was. Had I not been warned, that experience would have been disastrous. Life is like that. It's full of rough spots. Some are tests to make us stronger. Others result from our own disobedience. . . . Each one of us encounters unique challenges meant for growth."

Richard G. Scott, "Finding Forgiveness," New Era, Mar. 2010, 3

Topics: Forgiveness, Repentance

The Voice of the Spirit

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The voice of the Spirit is described in the scriptures as being neither loud nor harsh, not a voice of thunder, neither a voice of great tumultuous noise, but rather as still and small, of perfect mildness, as if it had been a whisper, and it can pierce even the very soul and cause the heart to burn. The Spirit does not get our attention by shouting."

Boyd K. Packer, "How Does the Spirit Speak to Us?" New Era, Feb. 2010, 3

Topics: Holy Ghost

Be Strong and of a Good Courage

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The 2010 Mutual theme is the third instance of the Lord's call to Joshua to 'be strong and of a good courage' (Joshua 1:9). That same call to courage is yours. And the same promises are yours as well. With the Savior's help, you too will succeed in your callings and in your life. You will have strength to withstand any temptation as you obey the commandments and keep the standards found in For the Strength of Youth."

Young Men General Presidency, "Facing Challenges with Courage," New Era, Jan. 2010, 7

Topics: Obedience, Courage

Leadership

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Whatever your circumstances, you were born to lead in your family, in your school, and in your community. So this year, be strong, have courage, and make a difference in the world! You are not alone. Heavenly Father will hear and answer your prayers and guide your actions as you remain pure and worthy of the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost."

Young Women General Presidency, "Have Courage: Lead Out in the Cause of Virtue!" New Era, Jan. 2010, 6

Topics: Leadership, Courage

Courage

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Your courage to lead will come as you live the standards, make correct choices, and follow the prophet. Your strength will come as you strive daily to increase your testimony of the Savior by praying and reading in the Book of Mormon. Your strength to lead others will come as you live the standards found in the booklet For the Strength of Youth."

Young Women General Presidency, "Have Courage: Lead Out in the Cause of Virtue!" New Era, Jan. 2010, 6

Topics: Leadership, Courage

Trust in Leaders

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MST

"What your leaders and I are saying to you is 'trust us.' We are trying to call out to you back over the years, looking back to the path we walked and that you are now walking. We are still walking it too, but we are doing so now with the advantage of a little more experience and a little more wisdom. We want to help."

Jeffrey R. Holland, "We Want the Best for You," New Era, Jan. 2010, 5

Topics: Obedience

Scriptures and the Holy Ghost

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Because they expound the doctrine of Christ, the scriptures are accompanied by the Holy Spirit, whose role it is to bear witness of the Father and the Son (see 3 Nephi 11:32). Therefore, being in the scriptures is one way we receive the Holy Ghost. Of course, scripture is given through the Holy Ghost in the first place (see 2 Peter 1:21; D&C 20:26–27; 68:4), and that same Spirit can attest its truth to you and me. Study the scriptures carefully, deliberately. Ponder and pray over them. Scriptures are revelation, and they will bring added revelation."

D. Todd Christofferson, "The Blessing of Scripture," Ensign, May 2010, 35

Topics: Gift of the Holy Ghost, Scripture

Patience Is Active Enduring

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Patience means active waiting and enduring. It means staying with something and doing all that we can—working, hoping, and exercising faith; bearing hardship with fortitude, even when the desires of our hearts are delayed. Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!"

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Continue in Patience," Ensign, May 2010, 57

Topics: Enduring to the End, Patience

Faithful Priesthood Holders

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"You will feel your heart changing as you become a faithful priesthood man. You will seek to be completely clean and administer the sacrament worthily. You will treat every young woman with kindness and respect. You will honor your parents. You will avoid offending the Spirit in what you think, say, or do. You will come to know the Lord, whom you serve, and you will ever strive to be like Him."

David L. Beck, "The Magnificent Aaronic Priesthood," Ensign, May 2010, 56

Topics: Serving Others,

The Purpose of Scripture

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The central purpose of all scripture is to fill our souls with faith in God the Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ—faith that They exist; faith in the Father's plan for our immortality and eternal life; faith in the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which animates this plan of happiness; faith to make the gospel of Jesus Christ our way of life; and faith to come to know 'the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom [He has] sent' (John 17:3)."

D. Todd Christofferson, "The Blessing of Scripture," Ensign, May 2010, 34

Topics: Faith, Scripture

Personal Progress Program

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The Young Women program has in it [a] powerful pattern to develop spiritual strength in the young women and to offer the opportunity for us to help. Personal Progress helps young women prepare to receive the ordinances of the temple. They are helped by the examples of mothers, grandmothers, and every righteous woman around them in the Church. I have seen how parents helped a daughter achieve her goals and dreams by noticing and appreciating all the good things she does."

Henry B. Eyring, "Help Them on Their Way Home," Ensign, May 2010, 24–25

Topics: Youth

Faith Requires Work

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Faith in the Savior requires more than mere belief. The Apostle James taught that even the devils believe and tremble (see James 2:19). But true faith requires work. The difference between the devils and the faithful members of this Church is not belief but work. Faith grows by keeping the commandments. We must work at keeping the commandments."

Wilford W. Andersen, "The Rock of Our Redeemer," Ensign, May 2010, 17

Topics: Faith

Duty to God and Others

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"As men and women and boys and girls do their duty to God, they feel impelled to do their duty to one another, to their family, to their church and nation, to all things entrusted to their care."

Keith B. McMullin, "Our Path of Duty," Ensign, May 2010, 14

Topics: Duty

Prayer and Scripture Study Aid Revelation

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Many answers to difficult questions are found by reading the scriptures because the scriptures are an aid to revelation. Insight found in scripture accumulates over time, so it is important to spend some time in the scriptures every day. Daily prayer is also essential to having the Lord's Spirit with us. Those who earnestly seek help through prayer and scripture study often have a paper and pencil nearby to write questions and record impressions and ideas."

Julie B. Beck, "And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit," Ensign, May 2010, 11

Topics: , Prayer,

Communication with the Spirit

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

"We are given the gift of the Holy Ghost after our baptism, but often we leave this gift on the shelf, forgetting that He will help us in the most important judgments of our lives. The Lord gave us this gift, knowing we would face difficult decisions in life. Listening to this voice is vital in developing good judgment."

Gregory A. Schwitzer, "Developing Good Judgment and Not Judging Others," Ensign, May 2010, 105

Topics: Gift of the Holy Ghost

Facing Our Trials

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Each of us will face trials and tests, and . . . it is how we react to those difficulties that will determine our success and happiness. Each of us will face adversity no matter where we are. We are taught in the scriptures that there 'must needs be . . . an opposition in all things' (2 Nephi 2:11). We will each face times of difficulty, and the question is not when we will face them but how we face them."

James B. Martino, "All Things Work Together for Good," Ensign, May 2010, 101

Topics: Adversity

Family Connections

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Consider the spiritual connections that are formed when a young woman helps her grandmother enter family information into a computer or when a young man sees the name of his great-grandfather on a census record. When our hearts turn to our ancestors, something changes inside us. We feel part of something greater than ourselves. Our inborn yearnings for family connections are fulfilled when we are linked to our ancestors through sacred ordinances of the temple."

Russell M. Nelson, "Generations Linked in Love," Ensign, May 2010, 92

Topics: Temple Work, Family History

Inspiration of the Holy Ghost

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"We live in a noisy, contentious world, where it is possible to be viewing or listening to information, music, or even pure nonsense virtually every waking hour. If we want to have the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, we must find time to slow down, ponder, pray, and live so we are worthy to receive and act upon His promptings."

Quentin L. Cook, "We Follow Jesus Christ," Ensign, May 2010, 85

Topics: Holy Ghost

Friendship

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Everyone needs good friends. Your circle of friends will greatly influence your thinking and behavior, just as you will theirs. When you share common values with your friends, you can strengthen and encourage each other. Treat everyone with kindness and dignity. Many nonmembers have come into the Church through friends who have involved them in Church activities."

Thomas S. Monson, "Preparation Brings Blessings," Ensign, May 2010, 65

Topics: Fellowship

Patience

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter."Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Continue in Patience," Ensign, May 2010, 56

Topics: Enduring to the End, Patience

Act in All Diligence

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"You will become more diligent as you feel the magnitude of the trust God has placed in you. There is a message from the First Presidency for you in that Duty to God booklet: 'Heavenly Father has great trust and confidence in you and has an important mission for you to fulfill. He will help you as you turn to Him in prayer, listen for the promptings of the Spirit, obey the commandments, and keep the covenants that you have made' (Fulfilling My Duty to God: For Aaronic Priesthood Holders [booklet, 2010], 5)."

Henry B. Eyring, "Act in All Diligence," Ensign, May 2010, 61

Topics: Duty

God Trusts You

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"When God entrusts you with His sacred priesthood, He shows great confidence in you. He knows He can trust you to use the priesthood to serve others, just as He has trusted other young men to do some of His most important work."

David L. Beck, "The Magnificent Aaronic Priesthood," Ensign, May 2010, 54

Topics: Service,

Remember Jesus Christ

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Most people in trouble end up crying, 'What was I thinking?' Well, whatever they were thinking, they weren't thinking of Christ. Yet, as members of His Church, we pledge every Sunday of our lives to take upon ourselves His name and promise to 'always remember him' (D&C 20:77). So let us work a little harder at remembering Him."

Jeffrey R. Holland, "Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul," Ensign, May 2010, 46

Topics: Jesus Christ, Virtue

Testimony

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

"The Holy Ghost is the messenger for the Father and the Son and the teacher of and guide to all truth (see John 14:26; 16:13). Thus, 'by the power of the Holy Ghost [we] may know the truth of all things' (Moroni 10:5)."The knowledge and spiritual conviction we receive from the Holy Ghost are the result of revelation."

David A. Bednar, "Watching with All Perseverance," Ensign, May 2010, 42

Topics: Revelation, Holy Ghost

Obedience

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Obedience to the Lord's commandments provides us confidence in our chosen path, qualifies us for His guidance and direction as we pursue our efforts, and offers us the potential to become like our Savior, Jesus Christ, and return to our Father's presence."

, "When the Lord Commands," Ensign, May 2010, 40

Topics: Commandments, Obedience

Service to Others

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

"We live in a day when many people are faced with calamities and are in need of help due to the devastating effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. The Church is reaching out to these people through humanitarian aid. Church members faithfully give generous fast offerings each month and perform service in a spirit of love. They literally offer helping hands in the Lord's way. They follow the commandment of the Lord to 'remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple' (D&C 52:40)."

Koichi Aoyagi, "Helping Hands, Saving Hands," Ensign, May 2010, 36

Topics: Serving Others

The Blessing of Scripture

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Through the scriptures, God does indeed 'show forth his power' to save and exalt His children. By His word, as Alma said, He enlarges our memory, sheds light on falsehood and error, and brings us to repentance and to rejoice in Jesus Christ, our Redeemer."

D. Todd Christofferson, "The Blessing of Scripture," Ensign, May 2010, 33

Topics: Scripture

Aaronic Priesthood in Action

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

"In visits I watched Aaronic Priesthood quorums in action. I have seen young men following patterns of learning, making plans to do what God wants of them, then moving out to do what they have committed to do and sharing with others how they were changed spiritually. And as I watched and listened, it became clear that fathers, mothers, leaders, friends, and even neighbors in a congregation were touched by the Spirit as they heard youth testify how they had been strengthened. The youth were lifted as they bore testimony, and so were those who were trying to help them rise."

Henry B. Eyring, "Help Them on Their Way Home," Ensign, May 2010, 24

Topics: Youth

Model Your Mother

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

"My dear young women, with all my heart I urge you not to look to contemporary culture for your role models and mentors. Please look to your faithful mothers for a pattern to follow. Model yourselves after them, not after celebrities whose standards are not the Lord's standards and whose values may not reflect an eternal perspective. Look to your mother."

M. Russell Ballard, "Mothers and Daughters," Ensign, May 2010, 19

Topics:

Faith Is the Source of Hope

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

"[The] early Saints were indeed homeless, but they were not hopeless. Their hearts were broken, but their spirits were strong. They had learned a profound and important lesson. They had learned that hope, with its attendant blessings of peace and joy, does not depend upon circumstance. They had discovered that the true source of hope is faith—faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

Wilford W. Andersen, "The Rock of Our Redeemer," Ensign, May 2010, 16

Topics: Faith, Hope

The Path of Duty

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

"Duty . . . is what we are expected to do and to be. It is a moral imperative summoning forth from individuals and communities that which is right, true, and honorable. Duty does not require perfection, but it does require diligence. It is not simply what is legal; it is what is virtuous. It is not reserved to the mighty or high in station but instead rests on a foundation of personal responsibility, integrity, and courage."

Keith B. McMullin, "Our Path of Duty," Ensign, May 2010, 14

Topics: Courage