The principles stated in the proclamation on the family are a beautiful expression of this gospel culture.

The distinction between feelings or inclinations on the one hand, and behavior on the other hand, is very clear. It's no sin to have inclinations that if yielded to would produce behavior that would be a transgression. The sin is in yielding to temptation. Temptation is not unique. Even the Savior was tempted.

The word sharing affirms that we have something extraordinarily valuable and desire to give it to others for their benefit and blessing.

Given love and opportunity, every child and adult can recover. All who know this and have the capacity to help others should assist as they can.

Love is the most powerful force in the world.

When I was 66, my wife June died of cancer. Two years later--a year and a half ago--I married Kristen McMain, the eternal companion who now stands at my side.

We are cast as combatants in the war between truth and error. There is no middle ground. We must stand up for truth, even while we practice tolerance and respect for beliefs and ideas different from our own and for the people who hold them.