Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel.

The Lord needs women who will step forward in righteousness and say, 'Here am I, send me.'

Do not shift your focus from serving others to focusing exclusively on school, work, or social activities.

Proclaiming the gospel to all mankind is a fundamental part of the mission of the Church.

The one-cylinder ward is one in which the bishop handles all the problems, makes all the decisions, follows through on all the assignments, and faces every challenge. Then, like any other overworked cylinder, he starts to sputter and behave erratically. Eventually, he burns out altogether.

The answer is, of course, to simplify, to prioritize, and in some cases, to use a well-known phrase, "Just say no!" But actually doing it may prove to be one of the real challenges in our complicated, overheated lives.

We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.