Conversion will not be a single event or something that will last for just one season of life but will be a continuing process. Life can become brighter until the perfect day, when we will see the Savior and find that we have become like Him. The Lord described the journey this way: ‘That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day’ (D&C 50:24).

You will notice that the work is simple obedience. It is not complicated things, it is not fancy things or getting great spiritual manifestations. This work is within the abilities of the most humble and the least educated.

Each child in each generation chooses faith or disbelief. Faith is not an inheritance; it is a choice.

If we choose to exercise faith, the Holy Ghost will bring God's kindnesses to our remembrance.

We lighten the loads of others best by helping the Lord strengthen them.

Our Heavenly Father wants our hearts to be knit together. That union in love is not simply an ideal. It is a necessity

You can give a great and wonderful Christmas if you remember the gifts God has given you and, as best you can, offer them to others as He would. That is the spirit of Christmas and of true happiness every day.