Now is the time to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, which means accepting His invitation to 'come, follow me' (Luke 18:22). This is the decision we made in our premortal lives. Now we must make it again here in mortality, every day, in every situation by taking the Savior's name upon us, remembering His atoning sacrifice, and keeping His commandments. This we covenanted to do when we were baptized, and we have the opportunity to renew those covenants each week as we partake of the sacrament.
Robert D. HalesAs Latter-day Saints, we need not look like the world. We need not entertain like the world. Our personal habits should be different. Our recreation should be different. Our concern for family will be different. As we establish this distinctiveness firmly in our life's pattern, the blessings of heaven await to assist us.
Robert D. HalesPursue your goals with all your heart, might, mind and strength. You are doomed to failure if you pursue them in a vacillating manner
Robert D. HalesIt is impossible to overestimate the influence of parents who understand the hearts of their children. Research shows that during the most important transitions of lifeโincluding those periods when youth are most likely to drift away from the Churchโthe greatest influence does not come from an interview with the bishop or some other leader but from the regular, warm, friendly, caring interaction with parents.
Robert D. Hales