The central activity of leadership is teaching - first by example, second by precept.
M. Russell BallardThe important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement.
M. Russell BallardSometimes we need a personal crisis to reinforce in our minds what we really value and cherish. The scriptures are filled with examples of people facing crises before learning how to better serve God and others. Perhaps if you, too, search your hearts and courageously assess the priorities in your life, you may discover, as I did, that you need a better balance among your priorities.
M. Russell BallardRemember that our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, know you best and love you the most.
M. Russell BallardI believe our Heavenly Fatherโs everlasting purpose for His children is generally achieved by the small and simple things we do for one another. At the heart of the English word โatonementโ is the word โone.โ If all mankind understood this, there would never be anyone with whom we would not be concerned, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or social or economic standing. We would strive to emulate the Savior and would never be unkind, indifferent, disrespectful, or insensitive to others.
M. Russell BallardMen and women in all parts of the world have a desperate need to take time from their demanding routines of everyday life and to quietly observe God's miracles taking place all around them. Think of what would happen if all of us took time to look carefully at the wonders of nature that surround us and devoted ourselves to learning more about this world that God created for us!
M. Russell Ballard