I always felt big and unattractive.

It is simply not for us to judge each other. The Lord has reserved that right for Himself, because only He knows our hearts and understands the varying circumstances and complexities of our lives.

You were born to lead as mothers and fathers because nowhere is righteous leadership more crucial than in the family. You were born to lead as priesthood and auxiliary leaders, as heads of communities, companies, and even nations. You were born to lead as men and women willing 'to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places' because that's what a true leader does.

We no longer have the luxury of spending our energy on anything that does not lead us and our families to Christ.

No woman who understands the gospel would ever think that any other work is more important or would ever say, "I am just a mother," for mothers heal the souls of men.

The last days are not for the faint of heart or the spiritually out of shape.

Few of us will reach our potential without the nurturing of both the mother who bore us and the mothers who bear with us.