True friendship is like the asphalt of life. It fills in the potholes and makes the journey smooth.

Pondering a passage of scripture can be a key to unlock revelation and the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Scriptures can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life. They have potent power to heal emotional challenges when there is faith in the Savior. They can accelerate physical healing.

When you push against the boundaries of experience into the twilight of the unknown, the Lord will strengthen you. The beauty of your eternal soul will begin to unfold.

It really does no good to ask questions that reflect opposition to the will of God. Rather ask, What am I to do?

Create an atmosphere for the Spirit. The Spirit must be present.

I have been taught that we can make many choices in life, but we cannot choose our final destiny. Our actions do that.

The keys Elijah restored to Joseph Smith permit our hearts to be bound and each of us linked to those of our ancestors who are waiting for our help. Through our efforts in holy temples here on earth using the authority delegated by the Savior, our progenitors receive the saving ordinances that allow them to enjoy eternal happiness.