Not surprisingly, as the pioneer theme is presented, each goes back in memory to his or her own family line. There are usually examples to identify and which fit the definition of a pioneer: "one who goes before, showing others the way to follow." Some, if not all, made great sacrifices to leave behind comfort and ease and respond to that clarion call of their newly found faith.

Love thy neighbor is more than a divine truth. It is a pattern for perfection.

How does one magnify a calling? Simply by performing the service that pertains to it.

Without a goal there can be no real success.

We must learn to separate need from greed...We must not allow our yearnings to exceed our earnings.

Fill your mind with truth; fill your heart with love; fill your life with service.

There are many out there who plead and pray for help. There are those who are discouraged, those who are beset by poor health and challenges of life which leave them in despair. I’ve always believed in the truth of the words, ‘God’s sweetest blessings always go by hands that serve him here below.’ Let us have ready hands, clean hands, and willing hands, that we may participate in providing what our Heavenly Father would have others receive from Him.