As children of the Lord we should strive every day to rise to a higher level of personal righteousness in all of our actions.

Look at everything through the lens of eternity. If you will do this, life will take on a different perspective.

The Lord has directed, Bring up your children in light and truth. To me, there is no more important human effort. Being a father or a mother is not only a great challenge; it is a divine calling. It is an effort requiring consecration. President David O. McKay (1873-1970) stated that being parents is the greatest trust that has been given to human beings.

Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.

The depth of our belief in the Resurrection and the Atonement of the Savior will, I believe, determine the measure of courage and purpose with which we meet life's challenges.

The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us

The principle of work is part of self-discipline. Now, my dear young sisters, I have lived a good many years longer than you, but even back in Grandpa's time there was something to make you want to lie down and go to sleep-they called it work.