We feel the need to emphasize with greater clarity the obligation for members of the Church to become more independent and self reliant.

No other practice will make one more attractive in conversation than to be well-read in a variety of subjects.

Missionary work has never been easy, and yet the joyful rewards cannot be equaled by any other experience.

Of all times, it is Christmas when we must surely realize that there can be no true worship of Him who is the Christ without giving of ourselves. At this season let us, each one, reach out a little more generously in the spirit of the Christ. It is not enough to give toys and baubles. It is not enough to give alms to those in need.... It is also important that we give of ourselves with our alms.

The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

God has brought us together as families to bring to pass His eternal purposes. We are part of this plan in this marriage relationship. let us love and respect and honor one another. We can do it, and we will be the better for it.