In both the Holy Land of the New Testament and the promised land of the Book of Mormon, [our Savior] spent considerable time teaching and instructing and training His councils and council leaders, and then He sent them forth to share what they had learned with others.
M. Russell BallardThe love for work needs to be re-enthroned in our lives. Every family should have a plan for work that touches the life of each family member so that this eternal principle will be ingrained in their lives.
M. Russell BallardIf we are truly disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will reach out with love and understanding to all of our neighbors at all times.
M. Russell BallardWe must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.
M. Russell BallardTo innovate does not necessarily mean to expand; very often it means to simplify.
M. Russell BallardRemember, you can be exalted without a college degree. You can be exalted without being slender and beautiful. You can be exalted without having a successful career. You can be exalted if you are not rich and famous. So focus the best that you can on those things in life that will lead you back to the presence of God - keeping all things in their proper balance.
M. Russell Ballard