Only through repentance do we gain access to the atoning grace of Jesus Christ.

Hard-earned achievement brings a sense of self-worth. Work builds and refines character, creates beauty, and is the instrument of our service to one another and to God. A consecrated life is filled with work, sometimes repetitive, sometimes menial, sometimes unappreciated but always work that improves, orders, sustains, lifts, ministers, aspires.

Without repentance, there is no real progress or improvement in life. Pretending there is no sin does not lessen its burden and pain. Suffering for sin does not by itself change anything for the better. Only repentance leads to the sunlit uplands ofa better life.

Whatever the cost of repentance, it is swallowed up in the joy of forgiveness.

Quorum and group leaders should provide the leading voice and laboring oar in every ward and branch council regarding retention of converts.

The work of our missionaries is a magnificent expression of the Lord's redeeming love.

True success in this life comes in consecrating our lives—that is, our time and choices—to God’s purposes. In so doing, we permit Him to raise us to our highest destiny.