The Word of Wisdom does not promise you perfect health, but it teaches how to keep the body you were born with in the best condition and your mind alert to delicate spiritual promptings.

An unusual thing happened after that great first vision. The Prophet Joseph received no additional communication for three years. However, he did not wonder, he did not question, he did not doubt the Lord. The Prophet Joseph patiently waited. The Prophet Joseph taught us the principle of patience-by example.

Do not ever disturb prelude music for others, for reverence is essential to revelation

Often, very often, we are punished as much by our sins as we are for them.

If you understand the great plan of happiness and follow it, what goes on in the world will not determine your happiness.

Tolerance is a virtue, but, like all virtues, when exaggerated it transforms itself into a vice.

The Atonement has practical, personal, everyday value; apply it in your life. It can be activated with so simple a beginning as prayer.