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Be Strong and of a Good Courage

"The 2010 Mutual theme is the third instance of the Lord's call to Joshua to 'be strong and of a good courage' (Joshua 1:9). That same call to courage is yours. And the same promises are yours as well. With the Savior's help, you too will succeed in your callings and in your life. You will have strength to withstand any temptation as you obey the commandments and keep the standards found in For the Strength of Youth."

Young Men General Presidency, "Facing Challenges with Courage," New Era, Jan. 2010, 7

Topics: Obedience, Courage

14 Sep 2010 | 2:00 am

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Testimony

"The Holy Ghost is the messenger for the Father and the Son and the teacher of and guide to all truth (see John 14:26; 16:13). Thus, 'by the power of the Holy Ghost [we] may know the truth of all things' (Moroni 10:5)."The knowledge and spiritual conviction we receive from the Holy Ghost are the result of revelation."

David A. Bednar, "Watching with All Perseverance," Ensign, May 2010, 42

Topics: Revelation, Holy Ghost

1 Jul 2010 | 2:00 am

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The Purpose of Scripture

"The central purpose of all scripture is to fill our souls with faith in God the Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ—faith that They exist; faith in the Father's plan for our immortality and eternal life; faith in the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which animates this plan of happiness; faith to make the gospel of Jesus Christ our way of life; and faith to come to know 'the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom [He has] sent' (John 17:3)."

D. Todd Christofferson, "The Blessing of Scripture," Ensign, May 2010, 34

Topics: Faith, Scripture

19 Aug 2010 | 2:00 am

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Model Your Mother

"My dear young women, with all my heart I urge you not to look to contemporary culture for your role models and mentors. Please look to your faithful mothers for a pattern to follow. Model yourselves after them, not after celebrities whose standards are not the Lord's standards and whose values may not reflect an eternal perspective. Look to your mother."

M. Russell Ballard, "Mothers and Daughters," Ensign, May 2010, 19

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15 Jun 2010 | 2:00 am

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Patience Is Active Enduring

"Patience means active waiting and enduring. It means staying with something and doing all that we can—working, hoping, and exercising faith; bearing hardship with fortitude, even when the desires of our hearts are delayed. Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!"

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Continue in Patience," Ensign, May 2010, 57

Topics: Enduring to the End, Patience

26 Aug 2010 | 2:00 am