We need to commit to serve the Lord and our communities with the same diligence and faith that the pioneers had. We must ever be on our guard that we do not become casual in keeping God's commandments, in abiding by His laws, and in being honest and trustworthy in all that we do.

Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ.

Be involved; be informed. Make meaningful contributions to society through service and involvement.

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

We must prepare ourselves to assist the missionaries in finding those of our Heavenly Father's children who will embrace the message of the Restoration.

I surely know that there is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.

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.