I’ve spoken recently about the need for peacemakers. On this Father’s Day I feel gratitude for all the fathers who act as peacemakers in their homes and communities. My own father was an example of this during my childhood. And I have tried my very best to carry over his

Consider how your life is different because of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You and I can be sealed to our loved ones for all eternity! Think of the wonder of that! We can each be endowed with God’s power! We can each receive the gift and ministering of the

Mother’s Day can evoke a wide range of emotions—everything from deep gratitude for our mothers to worry that you haven’t done enough as a mother to the longing for the privilege of giving birth in this life. Regardless of your situation, I invite every woman to consider the

As a newly called Apostle, I felt the importance of sharing my witness of Jesus Christ’s literal Resurrection. Now, 41 years later, the urgency I feel is even greater. On this Easter Sunday, I express my gratitude, reverence, and awe for the Savior’s Resurrection. This was the

Dear brothers and sisters, when challenges in life knock our self-confidence, please remember that disciples of Jesus Christ have access to a different kind of confidence. When we make and keep covenants with God, we can have confidence that is born of the Spirit.

This Easter season, I invite you to remember that the Atonement of Jesus Christ does indeed include His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and His death on the cross at Calvary—but both of these great sacrifices would be incomplete without the crowning act of His glorious

On February 14, 1853, a groundbreaking ceremony in Salt Lake City began a 40-year journey of faith and sacrifice, culminating in the dedication of the Salt Lake Temple in 1893. A current and comprehensive renovation to strengthen this sacred house of the Lord for future

Exactly 25 years ago, on January 1, 2000, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles published “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles.” This is the original document: I am one of four living Apostles who signed my name to this

My dear friends, I have always found so much joy in the beautiful Christmas hymns that testify of Jesus Christ’s sacred birth and divine mission. Whether your voice is young or old, we can all join the angels who sang rejoicing on that “silent night” so long ago, even as we

When I contemplate the privilege of dedicating the Deseret Peak Utah Temple this weekend, I am filled with awe at all the Lord is doing for His people. When I was born, there were just six operating temples in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Deseret Peak

Jesus Christ took upon Himself your sins, your pains, your heartaches, and your infirmities. His infinite Atonement is for you! #GeneralConference

True disciples of Jesus Christ build, lift, encourage, persuade, and inspire. We can literally change the world—one person and one interaction at a time.

The length of your life is not as important as the kind of life that you live. For each of us, even for a 100-year-old man, life passes quickly. My prayer is that you will let God prevail in your life. Make covenants with Him. Stay on the covenant path. Prepare to return to live

I am soon approaching my 100th birthday. One of the places where the Savior used the number 100 in the scriptures was the parable of the lost sheep. Though 99 of his flock were safely by his side, the shepherd went in search of the 1 who was lost. At age 99, I have no need of

On this Mother’s Day, I have reflected about how our Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation was entirely dependent upon the heroic actions of two valiant women: Eve, the mother of all living, and Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. These heroic actions continue today, as

Regular temple worship will enhance the way you see yourself and how you fit into God’s magnificent plan.

Dear brothers, sisters, and friends, how grateful I am that we can watch, listen to, or attend general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this weekend. I know that the General Authorities and General Officers of the Church who will speak to us have

Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross” (Hebrews 12:2). He lives! He is our Advocate with the Father and our Redeemer. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. Our Savior’s Atonement made eternal life a