The Prophet Joseph Smith warned us to ‘beware of self-righteousness’ and to enlarge our hearts toward all men and women until we feel ‘to take them upon our shoulders.

Don't let the whirlwinds drag you down. These are your days - to stand strong as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

With all the blessings our modern age has given to us, let us not give up the things that promote the workings of the Holy Ghost.

Counting the ways the Book of Mormon brings peace to the soul is like counting the sand on the seashore.

Embrace more deeply His love, His mercy and grace, and the powerful gifts of His Atonement.

But our trials need not be spiritually fatal. They need not take us from our covenants or from the household of God.

We are all in this together. With fellow ward members and missionaries, we plan and pray and help one another. Please keep the full-time missionaries in your thoughts and prayers. Trust them with your family and friends. The Lord trusts them and has called them to teach and bless those who seek Him.