How you speak and the words you use tell much about the image you choose to portray. Use language to build and uplift those around you. Profane, vulgar, or crude language and inappropriate or off-color jokes are offensive to the Lord. Never misuse the name of God or Jesus Christ. The Lord said, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain" (Ex. 20:7).

May we muster courage at the crossroads, courage for the conflicts, courage to say, "no," courage to say, "yes," for courage counts.

By learning of Him, by believing in Him, by following Him, there is the capacity to become like Him.

It has been said that the gate of history turns on small hinges, and so do people's lives. The choices we make determine our destiny.

We can bolster human spirits, clothe cold bodies, feed hungry people, comfort grieving hearts, and lift to new heights precious souls.

The Book of Mormon changes lives.

We should strive for steadiness, and for a commitment to God that does not ebb and flow with the years or the crises of our lives.