When a leader in the Church inspires council members with vision, he helps them focus on their real mission so that they are ministering to people rather than merely administering programs.

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

It may not always be easy, convenient, or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always.

Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating.

It is impossible for us to fail when we do our best when we are on the Lord's errand.

Set goals that are well balanced-not too many nor too few, and not too high nor too low. Write down your attainable goals and work on them according to their importance. Pray for divine guidance in your goal setting.

Sometimes 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.