As sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father, we are capable of so much more. For that, good intentions are not enough. We must do. Even more important, we must become what Heavenly Father wants us to be.

Christmas is a time for remembering the Son of God and renewing our determination to take upon us His name. It is a time to reassess our lives and examine our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Let this be a time of remembrance, of gratitude, and a time of forgiveness. Let it be a time to ponder the Atonement of Jesus Christ and its meaning for each of us personally. Let it especially be a time of renewal and recommitment to live by the word of God and to obey His commandments. By doing this, we honor Him far more than we ever could with lights, gifts, or parties.

The thing about the truth is that it exists outside of belief. Even if nobody believes it, that thing is still true.

If we fail to give our time with those we love, one day we will live to regret it.

Faith is such a principle of power. God works by power, but this power is usually exercised in response to our faith.

Salvation cannot be bought with the currency of obedience; it is purchased by the blood of the Son of God.

The things we hope for lead us to faith, while the things we hope in lead us to charity.