We must be devoted to sound principles in word and deed: principle above party, principle above pocketbook, principle above popularity.

It is mother's influence during the crucial formative years that forms a child's basic character. Home is the place where a child learns faith, feels love, and thereby learns from mother's loving example to choose righteousness.

Young people, your parents, with their maturity of years and experience you have not had, can provide wisdom, knowledge, and blessings to help you over life's pitfalls. You may find, that life's sweetest experiences come when you go to Mom and Dad for help.

If we love God, do His will, and fear His judgment more than men's, we will have self-esteem.

If we do not feel like praying, then we should pray until we do feel like praying.

Christ wants to lift us to where He is. Do we desire to do the same for others?

Be guided by the Spirit. I have said so many times to my Brethren that the Spirit is the most important single element in this work. With the Spirit, and by magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability.