When we obey the commandments of the Lord and serve His children unselfishly, the natural consequence is power from God—power to do more than we can do by ourselves. Our insights, our talents, our abilities are expanded because we receive strength and power from the Lord. His power is a fundamental component to establishing a home filled with peace.

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

When He withholds an answer, it is to have us grow through faith in Him, obedience to His commandments, and a willingness to act on truth.

When I marry, it will be to a faithful returned missionary in the Temple.

Freedom requires no effort to enjoy but requires heroic efforts to preserve.

I will consistently strive to learn by what I hear, see, and feel. I will write down the important things I learn, and I will do them.

Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world.