God does not love us because we are lovable, have a pleasing personality or a good sense of humor, or at rare times show exceptional kindness. In spite of who we are and what we have done, God wants to pour out His love on us, for the unlovable are also precious unto Him.

Life is a competition not with others, but with ourselves. We should seek each day to live stronger, better, truer lives; each day to master some weakness of yesterday; each day to repair a mistake; each day to surpass ourselves.

Take advantage of this great opportunity in your life to live it well, to be good, to have good works, and to influence other people for good.

I hope that we have grateful hearts for the knowledge that we have and the testimonies we have and for the feelings we have.

It is the love that we give and the service we render that really is the great payoff.

To develop good thoughts and acts, we must live and associate with good people.

There come to one's soul heavenly thoughts as he joins in heavenly expressions coupled with heavenly melody.