With the birth of the babe in Bethlehem, there emerged a great endowment—a power stronger than weapons, a wealth more lasting than the coins of Caesar. This child was to become the King of kings and Lord of lords, the promised Messiah—Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

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

Who the Lord calls, the Lord will qualify.

Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: ‘I know that my Redeemer lives!’

To you who are worthy and able to attend the temple, I would admonish you to go often. The temple is a place where we can find peace. There we receive a renewed dedication to the gospel and a strengthened resolve to keep the commandments.

May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given.

The future will present insurmountable problems- only when we consider them insurmountable.