“God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”—2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7

“I am a real Christian, that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus Christ.”—Thomas Jefferson, a letter to Charles Thomson, Monticello, January 9, 1816.

A Christian, a Disciple

“Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places.”—Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Followers of Christ”

A Continuous Commitment

“Let us put on the armour of light.”—Romans 13:12 Created by Jenae Nelson.

Armour of Light

“Be a light. Be conversational. Be full of grace. Be filled with faith.”

Be a Light

“The very best way to know God is to become like Him.”—Elder C. Scott Grow, “And This Is Life Eternal” Created by Jenae Nelson.

Become Like Him

“Sometimes we can learn, study, and know, and sometimes we have to believe, trust, and hope.”—Elder M. Russell Ballard, “To Whom Shall We Go?”

Believe, Trust, and Hope

“I am a child of God.” —Hymns, no. 301, “I Am a Child of God”

Child of God

“We must be careful that we do not destroy another person’s confidence through careless words or actions.”—President Thomas S. Monson, “Love—the Essence of the Gospel”

Confidence

“Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good.”—Doctrine and Covenants 90:24

D&C 90:24

Does technology rule your life? “Does the time you spend using various technologies and media enlarge or restrict your capacity to live, to love, and to serve in meaningful ways?”—Elder David A. Bednar, “Things as They Really Are”

Does Technology Rule Your Life?

“As we extend our hands and hearts toward others in Christlike love, something wonderful happens to us. Our own spirits become healed, more refined, and stronger.”— President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Are My Hands”

Extend Our Hands and Hearts

“The Lord does not leave us to find our way on our own.”—Elder Paul V. Johnson, “The Blessings of General Conference”

Find Our Way

“It is far better to follow the Creator than the crowd.”—Elder Gary B. Sabin, “Stand Up Inside and Be All In” Created by Jenae Nelson.

Follow the Creator

“A friend is more concerned about helping people than getting credit. A friend cares. A friend loves. A friend listens. And a friend reaches out.”—President Thomas S. Monson, “To the Rescue”

Friend

“With God on our side we cannot fail.”—President Thomas S. Monson, “Be Your Best Self”

God on Our Side

“Help wanted: those who live the gospel daily in small and simple ways.”—Sister Linda K. Burton, “Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work”

Help Wanted

“When you do your part, the Lord adds His power to your efforts.”—President Henry B. Eyring, “You Are Not Alone in the Work”

His Power

“He lived for us, and He died for us. What can we, in return, give to Him?”—President Thomas S. Monson, “The Real Joy of Christmas”

In Return

“We have the special opportunity to be instruments in His hands. We can be so in our marriages, in our families, with our friends, and with our fellowman.”—Elder Hugo E. Martinez, “Our Personal Ministries”

Instruments in His Hands

“Before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God.”—Jacob 2:18

Jacob 2:18

“Kindness is powerful.”—Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Loving Others and Living with Differences”

Kindness Is Powerful

Today, listen to someone with a different opinion. “Opportunities to listen to those of diverse religious or political persuasion can promote tolerance and learning.” —Russell M. Nelson, "Listen to Learn" #loveoneanother LDS.org

Listen to Different Opinions

“All of our feelings of inadequacy dissolve when we link arms and do the Lord’s work, serve Him in His glory, and live as His disciples.”—Sister Rosemary M. Wixom, “A Conversation with the R.S., Y.W., and Primary Presidents”

Live as Disciples

“Choose the Lord’s way instead of the world’s way.”—Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “The Plan and the Proclamation”

Lord’s Way

Nine Ways to Draw Closer to God: “1. Sincerely and humbly pray. 2. Act promptly on spiritual impressions. 3. Search the scriptures daily. 4. Live the law of the fast. 5. Be worthy and worship in the temple. 6. Trifle not with sacred things (D&C 6:12). 7. Be prepared to move forward in faith. 8. Let the Lord decide the details of what He chooses to reveal and when He chooses to reveal it. 9. Heed prophetic warnings.”—Sister Linda K. Burton, “Tuning Our Hearts to the Voice of the Spirit.”

Nine Ways to Draw Closer to God

“Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not an effort of once a week or once a day. It is an effort of once and for all.”—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?”

Once and for All

“Our true identity is that of a disciple of Jesus Christ!”—Sister Linda K. Burton, “Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work”

Our True Identity

Today, overlook someone’s shortcomings. “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.” —John 8:7 #loveoneanother LDS.org

Overlook Someone’s Shortcomings

“Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my spirit, and you shall have peace in me.” (Doctrine and Covenants 19:23)

Peace in Christ

“Privately studying, pondering, and communicating with your Heavenly Father can make an amazing difference in your lives. It will give increased success in your daily activities. It will bring increased alertness to your minds. It will give you comfort and rock-steady assurance when the storms of life descend upon you.”—Elder M. Russell Ballard, “Be Strong in the Lord, and in the Power of His Might”

Promised Blessings of Scripture Study

Receive, Remember, Apply

Fuel the fire of your faith to rise above the desert of doubt.

Rise in Faith

“The Savior provided the perfect example of how to live in an imperfect and unfair world.”—Elder K. Brett Nattress, “No Greater Joy Than to Know That They Know”

Savior’s Example

“As we unite to serve one another, we accomplish much more together than we could on our own.”—Elder Carl B. Cook, “Serve”

Serve One Another

“The sure way to peace and happiness in this life and life hereafter is to serve the Lord today and every day.”—President Marion G. Romney, “Serve the Lord Today”

Serve the Lord

“Who will people decide you are if all they know is what is on your social media page?”—Quoted by Elder David A. Bednar, “To Sweep the Earth as with a Flood.”

Social Media

“Knowing who you really are makes decisions easier. Plug into the source of power.”—Brother Randall L. Ridd, “The Choice Generation”

Source of Power

“Spiritual light rarely comes to those who merely sit in darkness waiting for someone to flip a switch.”—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Step into the Light”

Spiritual Light

“These are your days—to stand strong as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.”—Elder Neil L. Andersen, “Spiritual Whirlwinds”

Stand Strong

“If you succeed, it isn’t because of luck. Success comes from faith and work and prayer.”—President Spencer W. Kimball, “Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters”

Success

“Take time to be holy.”—Carol F. McConkie, “The Beauty of Holiness” Created by Jenae Nelson.

Take Time to be Holy

“Our lives should be a confession of Christ, and together with our words testify of our faith in and devotion to Him.”—Elder D. Todd Christofferson, “Saving Your Life”

Testify of Our Faith

“What He asks of each one of us is to be able and willing to take up the joyful ‘burden’ of discipleship.”—Elder Ronald A. Rasband, “The Joyful Burden of Discipleship”

The Joyful Burden of Discipleship

“Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship.”—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Love of God”

The Measure of Love

“Wherever you now find yourself on the road of discipleship, you are on the right road, the road toward eternal life.”—Elder Neil L. Andersen, “What Thinks Christ of Me?”

The Road of Discipleship

“Faith and trust in the Lord require us to acknowledge that His wisdom is superior to our own.”—Elder W. Mark Bassett, “For Our Spiritual Development and Learning”

Trust in the Lord

“First, fill your mind with truth; second, fill your life with service; and third, fill your heart with love.”—President Thomas S. Monson, “Formula for Success”

Truth, Service, Love

“God doesn’t care nearly as much about where you have been as He does about where you are and, with His help, where you are willing to go.”—Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Best Is Yet to Be”

Willing to Go

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