When Christ comes, He needs to recognize us not as nominal members but as thoroughly committed disciples. That is one of the lessons I have learned repeatedly this past year. #GeneralConference

Against all odds, Jesus of Nazareth, the living Son of the living God, restored physical life where death had held sway and brought joyful, spiritual redemption out of sin, hellish darkness, and despair.

One of the great consolations of this Easter season is that because Jesus…

Life is a gift—but it also has difficulties. On this journey of life, you will face times of hardship, personal trial, discouragement, and disappointment that can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you feel trapped in such a time right now.

During such times, please remember that your…

For three decades, it has been my honor and privilege to associate with the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Without exception, every one of these men has helped me become a better disciple of Jesus Christ.

As we…

How grateful I am for your prayers. It has been a magnificent experience to witness the power of prayer—your prayers—in my behalf.

Because I have been blessed with renewed energy, I want to visit with you more often. Yesterday, I was grateful to meet with mission, temple, and stake presidents in Phoenix, Arizona.

I was happy to testify that this is the work of Almighty God. I consider it a precious…

Unless we see all the meaning and joy of Christmas—the whole of Christ’s life, His profound mission, the end as well as the beginning—then Christmas will be just another day off work with food and fun and festivities.

The true meaning—the unique, joyous meaning—of the birth of…

Those I most want to be with in eternity are gathered in this photograph, except for one remarkable woman who is missing—my wife, Pat. She created this family. She gave these children (and by extension the grandchildren and great-grandchildren) physical life and spiritual…

I feel immense personal gratitude for the privilege of rededicating the historic St. George Utah Temple today at the invitation of President Russell M. Nelson. I consider this one of the sweetest and most rewarding assignments I have had in my years as a General Authority for The…

On Sunday evening, I welcomed several of my family members to my home to celebrate my 83rd birthday. I was thrilled to be with them at the beginning of a Christmas season which may be a little hard for me this year.

Together, we watched President Russell M. Nelson and others…

Most of you will know that my wife Pat passed away last July with complications from Covid and other respiratory problems. I am brokenhearted and lonely, but that is the price we pay for love in the world. I look forward to rejoining her.

But the wonder of life goes on,…

I have always been intrigued that in the Book of Mormon the Savior quotes Isaiah 54 as He teaches the people on the American continent following His resurrection.

As I recently read these teachings again, I was struck by the Lord’s words of mercy and everlasting kindness for…

After having been away from Church assignments for several weeks due to some serious health challenges, I am pleased to begin slowly returning to work. Pat and I have been touched by the cards, notes, thoughts, and especially by the prayers you have offered in our behalf. Your…

Jesus Christ has walked alone once. Now, may I ask that never again will He have to confront sin without our aid and assistance, that never again will He find only unresponsive onlookers when He sees you and me along His Via Dolorosa in our present day.

Face global conditions and your personal challenges with hope. Refuse to accept the world for what it appears to be. Shine the brightness of your hope on it and make it what it ought to be. Be that light you were brought to earth to be, never to be extinguished.