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. – Russell M. Nelson
All that the future holds in store for each sacred child of God will be shaped by his or her parents, family, friends, and teachers. Thus, our faith now becomes part of our posterity’s faith later. – Russell M. Nelson
To bear means to support the weight of that which is held. It is a sacred trust to bear the priesthood, which is the mighty power and authority of God. – Russell M. Nelson
As we dread any disease that undermines the health of the body, so should we deplore contention, which is a corroding canker of the spirit. – Russell M. Nelson
When I had to make a decision whether or not an activity was appropriate for the Sabbath, I simply asked myself, ‘What sign do I want to give to God?’ That question made my choices about the Sabbath day crystal clear. – Russell M. Nelson
Sometimes a nickname is used instead of the real name. But a nickname may offend either the one named or the parents who gave the name. – Russell M. Nelson
Surely wisdom will come as we listen to learn from children, parents, partners, neighbors, Church leaders, and the Lord. – Russell M. Nelson
The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth, now and for eternity. – Russell M. Nelson
Clinicians, academicians, and politicians are often put to a test of faith. In pursuit of their goals, will their religion show or will it be hidden? Are they tied back to God or to man? – Russell M. Nelson
Your life will be a blessed and balanced experience if you first honor your identity and priority. – Russell M. Nelson
Young men and women, your education is ever important – to us, to you, and to God. – Russell M. Nelson
From an eternal perspective, the only death that is truly premature is the death of one who is not prepared to meet God. – Russell M. Nelson
It is important for you to know who you are and who you may become. It is more important than what you do, even as vital as your work is and will be. – Russell M. Nelson
As a medical doctor and cardiac surgeon, I had the responsibility of performing open-heart surgery on President Spencer W. Kimball in 1972, when he was Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. – Russell M. Nelson
Marriage and family are ordained of God. The family is the most important social unit in time and in eternity. Under God’s great plan of happiness, families can be sealed in temples and be prepared to return to dwell in His holy presence forever. That is eternal life! – Russell M. Nelson
We were born to die and we die to live. As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth; we fully flower in heaven. – Russell M. Nelson
Men and women may form associations for and among themselves and be governed by stipulations that are mutually acceptable. – Russell M. Nelson
How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God’s providence and love and express that gratitude to Him. – Russell M. Nelson
We need women who are devoted to shepherding God’s children along the covenant path toward exaltation; women who know how to receive personal revelation, who understand the power and peace of the temple endowment; women who know how to call upon the powers of heaven to protect and strengthen children and families; women who teach fearlessly. – Russell M. Nelson
Many religious confessions share common values. They teach that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us. – Russell M. Nelson
He chose to honor us with His priesthood. So we honor Him by honoring His priesthood – both its power and those who bear it. – Russell M. Nelson
Agency is a divine gift to you. You are free to choose what you will be and what you will do. – Russell M. Nelson
If one accepts the terms of the covenant and obeys God’s law, he or she receives the blessings associated with the covenant. – Russell M. Nelson
