The events and prophecies of our time are preparing us for the Savior's Second Coming.

In some quiet way, the expression and feelings of gratitude have a wonderful cleansing or healing nature. Gratitude brings warmth to the giver and the receiver alike.

We were not sent by Father in Heaven just to be born. We were sent to endure and return to Him with honor.

We have not been left alone. We have the light of Christ and the Holy Ghost to lead and guide us in an otherwise very dark and dreary world.

How we live our religion is far more important than what we may say about our religion.

We may not know when or how the Lord's answers will be given, but in His time and His way, I testify, His answers will come. For some answers we may have to wait until the hereafter. This may be true for some promises in our patriarchal blessings and for some blessings for family members. Let us not give up on the Lord. His blessings are eternal, not temporary.

We will not fall, we will not fail; for our homes will be founded on Jesus Christ.