A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. We are responsible for the homes we build. We must build wisely, for eternity is not a short voyage. There will be calm and wind, sunlight and shadows, joy and sorrow. But if we really try, our home can be a bit of heaven here on earth. The thoughts we think, the deeds we do, the lives we live not only influence the success of our earthly journey, they also mark the way to our eternal goals.

As I contemplate all that you face in the world today, one word comes to my mind. It describes an attribute needed by all of us but one which you-at this time of your life and in this world-will need particularly. That attribute is courage.

Decisions determine destiny.

A woman needs to be told she is beautiful. She needs to be told she is valued. She needs to be told she is worthwhile.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Find someone who is having a hard time or is ill or lonely, and do something for him or her.

When fear replaces faith, remember prayer.