The Lord doesn't put us through this test just to give us a test: He does it because the process will change us.

We . . . have to open our mouths and bear testimony.

Even the acceptance of personal responsibility may not overcome the temptation to believe that now is not the time to repent. 'Now' can seem so difficult, and 'later' appear so much easier. The truth is that today is always a better day to repent than any tomorrow.

The message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is that we can and must expect to become better as long as we live.

We so easily forget that we came into life with nothing. Whatever we get soon seems our natural right, not a gift. And we forget the giver. Then our gaze shifts from what we have been given to what we dont have yet. . . .

There is joy guaranteed for the faithful.

God loves his children more than any earthly parent, so think what your kindness to his children means to him.