Without adversity, the butterfly would never have the strength to achieve its destiny. It would never develop the strength to become something extraordinary.

You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, 'Why me?'

Our friends should be companions who inspire us, who help us rise to our best.

There is a form of communication that transcends the power of words.

Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning.

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. It is not idly, passively waiting and hoping for some good thing to happen.

At the final day the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak. When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father’s children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.