SundayAug 31, 2025
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Russell Marion Nelson (b. September 9, 1924) is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, one of the governing bodies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is also an American physician and cardiothoracic surgeon.
We were born to die and we die to live. As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth; we fully flower in heaven.
Abortion sheds that innocent blood. Now, as a servant of the Lord, I dutifully warn those who advocate and practice abortion that they incur the wrath of Almighty God, who declared, 'If men hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her ... he shall be surely punished.'
From the holy scriptures, heaven-sent lift will be found for heaven-sent duties.
Men are that they might have joy ... not guilt trips.
They climbed the ladder of learning only to find it leaning against the wrong wall.
Fasting gives you confidence to know that your spirit can master appetite ... and helps to protect against later uncontrolled cravings and gnawing habits.
While we are free to choose, once we have made those choices, we are tied to the consequences of those choices.
Sweet serenity is found in fervent prayer. Then, we forget ourselves and remember the reaching hands of the Savior, who said, 'Come unto me, all ye that are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' As our burdens are shared with Him, they do become lighter.
Who are we? We are children of God. Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred. May we always honor that heritage in every thought and deed.
It matters not that giants of tribulation torment you. Your prayerful access to help is just as real as when David battled his Goliath. see 1 Samuel 17.
You young men need to know that you can hardly achieve your highest potential without the influence of a good women, particularly you mother, and in a few years, a good wife.
Spirit and body, when joined together, become a living soul of supernal worth.
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