Each of our temples is an expression of our testimony that life beyond the grave is as real and as certain as is our life here on earth.

So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time.

The goal of gospel teaching... is not to 'pour information' into the minds of class members... The aim is to inspire the individual to think about, feel about, and then do something about living gospel principles.

There are rules and laws to help ensure our physical safety. Likewise, the Lord has provided guidelines and commandments to help ensure our spiritual safety so that we might successfully navigate this often-treachero us mortal existence and return eventually to our Heavenly Father.

May we show increased kindness toward one another, and may we ever be found doing the work of the Lord.

The ability to communicate is not something we are born with. We have to learn it and earn it.

May we all make the journey to Bethlehem in spirit, taking with us a tender caring heart as our gift to the Savior.