There are people who oppose a federal Constitutional amendment because they think that the law of family should be made by the states. I can see a legitimate argument there. I think it's mistaken, however, because the federal government, through the decisions of life-tenured federal judges, has already taken over that area.

Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand.

Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places.

It's wrong to criticize leaders of the Church, even if the criticism is true.

The healing power of the Lord Jesus Christ-whether it removes our burdens or strengthens us to endure and live with them like the Apostle Paul-is available for every affliction in mortality.

We gain or strengthen a testimony by bearing it.

If people want to legalize a particular relationship, we need to be careful if that kind of relationship has been disapproved for millennia.