Many of us are so zealous to do what is right that we sometimes get in our own way as we strive to become like Jesus Christ.

When we read or hear the admonition “be ye therefore perfect” (Matthew 5:48), we may think it means to make no mistakes. But such a level of performance

“As a Church we have critics,… Many of them.

They say we do not believe in the traditional Christ of Christianity. There is Some substance to what they say…

Our faith, our knowledge is Not based on ancient tradition, the creeds which came of a finite understanding and out of

“With the *Gift of God’s Grace* … the path of Discipleship does not lead backwards … it leads Upward”

~ Dieter F. Uchtdorf ~

((D&C 93: 20))

Today, I—and other Church leaders—were blessed with the opportunity to share our love for the missionaries from six missions and from the Missionary Training Center. Being with all of these humble disciples of Jesus Christ was a historic moment for me that I will never forget.

18: 15-17

And if it so be that you should labor All your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be One soul unto Me… How Great Shall be your joy with him in the Kingdom of My Father!

And now, if your joy will be great with one soul that you have brought

Being in Chile has been a thrilling experience. In a leadership meeting with the priesthood and sister leaders from 10 stakes this past Saturday, I was amazed with the spiritual depth and insights of the comments and the questions.  All 10 stake presidents were returned

“His Atonement is so Vast in its reach… and yet so Intimate in its effect that… *It defies comprehension*

We Must learn to appreciate it More and More and More”

~ Gordon B. Hinckley ~

#ItGivesMeaningToOurLives #TemporallyAndEternally

I told the young adults this evening in Lima, Peru how much we love them, how grateful we are to them, and how much we need them for the future. Their faith in Jesus Christ strengthens me.

“You Need to find a time and place where you can be alone with Heavenly Father and pour out your heart to Him, that you might add Strength and Power to your spiritual lives.

Perhaps there are some of you who have slipped into patterns of behavior that you know in your heart are

Speaking to youth and young single adults during a devotional in Maputo, Mozambique, I wanted to share with them three things I feel will bless their lives greatly.

First, read the Book of Mormon every day. It is a guide for our lives and will help us prepare for the Lord’s

“As the 🌎 speaks less of Jesus Christ… let Us speak MORE of Him”

~ Neil L. Andersen ~

#ShareTheGoodNews

“When we Truly understand what it means to… *love as Jesus Christ loves us*…the confusion clears and our priorities align.

Our walk as disciples of Christ becomes More joyful.
Our lives take on New meaning…
Our relationship with our Heavenly Father becomes More

If We Want Heavenly Father To Lead Us…
We Must Be Willing To Follow His Only Begotten Son

((D&C 56: 2)) #TakeUpThyCrossAndFollowMe

Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with friends, family members, and neighbors is one of the great joys of my life. Mary and I have been blessed to share our faith with individuals across the globe.
 
This week we found ourselves in Australia as we met with many faithful

🙏🏻 You… are *Always* on His mind 🙏🏻

((D&C 6: 36))

“With frightening speed… a testimony that is not nourished daily ‘by the good word of God’ can crumble.

Thus, the antidote to Satan’s scheme is clear: Thus, … We Need *daily experiences* worshipping the Lord And *studying* His gospel.

I Plead with you to *Let God prevail*

The greatest event and the most important accomplishment in the course of all human history is the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. Next to it is the appearance of the Father and the Son to the boy Prophet Joseph Smith in the New York springtime of 1820.
 
Our faith is

122: 8

The Son of Man hath descended below them ALL
Art thou greater than He?

The Savior’s job is to heal. Our job is to love—to love and minister in such a way that others are drawn to Jesus Christ.

Let us bring all our compassion, empathy, and love as we interact with those around us. President Russell M. Nelson has taught that those who are struggling