Are the standards of the Church like a fence that says “Keep Out,” or are they more like a guardrail that says, “Arrive Alive?” You'll see that Satan's strategy is to take you on forbidden detours and send you off a cliff, while the Lord's way is designed to lead you to the temple and maximum joy. More than just a long list of do's and don'ts, the standards are the highway to happiness

By: John Bytheway

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Just as your name gives identity to you, your behavior can give identity to your own name.

By: Janette Hales Beckham

Date: September 3, 1995

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The question of whether Mormons are Christians has received a lot of attention lately. It has been debated in the media and by members of other faiths, and the debate will probably continue for a long time. However, the final word on whether Mormons are Christians will be decided by only one and that is Jesus Christ himself.

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True faith, forged through life’s trials and uncertainties, becomes an unshaken anchor by trusting in God’s timing and wisdom. By embracing patience, seeking divine guidance, and holding fast to spiritual convictions, individuals can find enduring strength and peace, transforming challenges into opportunities for deeper reliance on the Savior’s love and eternal promises.

By: S. Michael Wilcox

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If you get your heart broken, good for you! That means you’re a step closer to finding true love. If you’re struggling in school, awesome! That means you’re pushing yourself through some discomfort and learning new skills. If you’re struggling financially, that’s okay. It means you’re learning how to budget and will be thankful and humble when more compensation arrives. And if you didn’t get the job, that only means that there’s something better waiting for you. God knows that good times are ahead.

By: Patrick Kearon

Date: September 17, 2024

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A person who engages in self-congratulation over a supposed strength has lost the protection of humility and is vulnerable to Satan’s using that strength to produce his or her downfall.

By: Dallin H. Oaks

Date: June 7, 1992

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When we distance ourselves from relationships, covenants, and the physical body in an online virtual reality, we lose sight of things as they really are.

By: David A. Bednar

Date: May 3, 2009

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All the "awake" and "arise" verses in the scriptures are meant for those who are already awake physically, but need to arise spiritually! We should encourage young people to "Get up and glow!" and let their standards shine to their family, their school, their neighborhood and the world.

By: John Bytheway

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