Family Councils, Led By Righteous, Loving Parents

Remember, Young Men, That Purity Precedes Power. The Lord Said, 'but Purify Your Hearts Before Me; And Then Go Ye Into All The World, And Preach My Gospel Unto Every Creature Who Has Not Received It' (d&c 112:28). Missionaries Discover This Very Early In Their Missions And Make Every Effort To Be Worthy So They Can Serve With Power.

The One-cylinder Ward Is One In Which The Bishop Handles All The Problems, Makes All The Decisions, Follows Through On All The Assignments, And Faces Every Challenge. Then, Like Any Other Overworked Cylinder, He Starts To Sputter And Behave Erratically. Eventually, He Burns Out Altogether.

Remember, Presidents And Bishops, That The Callings Of Your Associates Are Just As Divinely Inspired As Is Yours, And They Are Therefore Entitled To Inspiration In Their Specific Responsibilities. Lean Upon Them. Learn From Them. Love Them. Listen To Them.

Simply Stated, Testimony-real Testimony, Born Of The Spirit And Confirmed By The Holy Ghost-changes Lives. It Changes How You Think And What You Do. It Changes What You Say. It Affects Every Priority You Set And Every Choice You Make.

A Woman’s Sphere Of Influence Is A Unique Sphere, One That Cannot Be Duplicated By Men.