Thus it is that our faith and trust in our Heavenly Father, so far as this mortal experience is concerned, consists not simply of faith and gladness that He exists, but is also a faith and trust that, if we are humble, He will tutor us, aiding our acquisition of needed attributes and experiences while we are in mortality. We trust not only the Designer but also His design of life itself, including our portion thereof!

Though we have rightly applauded our ancestors for their spiritual achievements ... those of us who prevail today will have done no small thing.

On the straight and narrow path, there are simply no corners to be cut.

We are so busy constantly checking our own temperatures, we fail to notice the burning fevers of others.

Repentance is a rescuing, not a dour, doctrine.

While most of our suffering is self- inflicted, some is caused by or permitted by God. This sobering reality calls for deep submissiveness, especially when God does not remove the cup from us. In such circumstances, when reminded about the premortal shouting for joy as this life's plan was unfolded (Job 38:7), we can perhaps be pardoned if, in some moments, we wonder what all the shouting was about.

The winds of tribulation, which blow out some men's candles of commitment, only fan the fires of faith of others.