Russell M. Nelson

“We need more missionaries - more worthy missionaries.”

“As apostles and prophets, we are concerned not only for our children and grandchildren but for yours as well - and for each of God's children.”

“Think of our physical sustenance. It is truly heaven-sent. The necessities of air, food, and water all come to us as gifts from a loving Heavenly Father.”

“Even the best teams can fail. Celebrities can fade. There is only One in whom your faith is always safe, and that is in the Lord Jesus Christ. And you need to let your faith show!”

“Sisters, do you realize the breadth and scope of your influence when you speak those things that come to your heart and mind as directed by the Spirit?”

“Through the ages, many of His children have had access to the blessings of the gospel, but many more have not.”

“We were born to die and we die to live. As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth; we fully flower in heaven.”

“In one thousand years of Russia's existence, its first popular national election ever to be held occurred in June 1991. Six days later, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed in Moscow!”

“We are all pleased when our names are pronounced and spelled correctly.”

“Each daughter of God is of infinite worth because of her divine mission.”

“I first found delight in the Sabbath many years ago when, as a busy surgeon, I knew that the Sabbath became a day for personal healing. By the end of each week, my hands were sore from repeatedly scrubbing them with soap, water, and a bristle brush. I also needed a breather from the burden of a demanding profession.”

“The Lord has often chosen to instruct His people in their times of trial.”

“When I think of the love I feel for each member of our family, I sense, to a slight degree, the love that our Heavenly Father bears for His children.”

“We teach that God's love for His children is infinite.”

“In this world filled with challenges, we do need help from time to time. Religion, eternal truth, and our missionaries are vital parts of that help.”

“Imagine the privilege the Lord has given us of sustaining His prophet, whose counsel will be untainted, unvarnished, unmotivated by any personal aspiration, and utterly true!”

“Many institutions of higher learning will grant an 18- to 30-month deferral to prospective missionaries. This will enable you elders and sisters to serve without worrying about where you will begin your advanced education. We are very grateful to leaders of educational institutions who are making such planning possible!”

“While the family is under attack throughout the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaims, promotes, and protects the truth that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.”

“Every religious group, while perhaps a majority somewhere, is also inevitably a minority somewhere else. Thus, religious organizations should and do show tolerance toward members of other religious denominations.”

“Our Heavenly Father loves you. He has created you to be successful and to have joy.”