The family is not just the basic unit of society; it is the basic unit of eternity. M. Russell Ballard More Quotes by M. Russell Ballard More Quotes From M. Russell Ballard Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating. M. Russell Ballard memberssincereleader The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement. M. Russell Ballard what-mattersfocusfather There is no problem in the family, ward, or stake that cannot be solved if we look for solutions in the Lord's way by counseling - really counseling - with one another. M. Russell Ballard problemlooksway Of all the opportunities my priesthood authority affords, there is none grander than the privilege of being in one of our temples and representing the Master in officiating in the marriage of two of His worthy, righteous children. M. Russell Ballard opportunitytwochildren Just as He had done with David, Samuel, and Joseph of the Old Testament, God took an innocent, unlearned boy, one still unsullied by the world and pliable to His divine will, and molded and shaped him into His chosen prophet. M. Russell Ballard doneboysworld When it comes right down to it, people are quite similar. We may come from different backgrounds, cultures, and economic circumstances, and our attitudes and perspectives may vary. But in the heart-where it really counts-we're a lot alike. M. Russell Ballard heartattitudepeople Family councils, led by righteous, loving parents who are striving to teach their children to love and respect each other, can make a difference in creating a sense of discipline, order and loving cooperation in the home. M. Russell Ballard homeorderchildren The one-cylinder ward is one in which the bishop handles all the problems, makes all the decisions, follows through on all the assignments, and faces every challenge. Then, like any other overworked cylinder, he starts to sputter and behave erratically. Eventually, he burns out altogether. M. Russell Ballard bishopsdecisionchallenges Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ. M. Russell Ballard jesus-christfocusjesus When a leader in the Church inspires council members with vision, he helps them focus on their real mission so that they are ministering to people rather than merely administering programs. M. Russell Ballard focusrealpeople Our love for our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ needs to be reflected in our daily choices and actions. They have promised peace, joy, and happiness to those who keep Their commandments. M. Russell Ballard choicesfatherjesus In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His precious children. M. Russell Ballard prayermorningchildren We need to commit to serve the Lord and our communities with the same diligence and faith that the pioneers had. We must ever be on our guard that we do not become casual in keeping God's commandments, in abiding by His laws, and in being honest and trustworthy in all that we do. M. Russell Ballard abidingcommunitylaw Trust the Lord. He is the good shepherd. He knows His sheep. And His sheep know His voice. M. Russell Ballard shepherdsvoicesheep If we are one in purpose, spirit, principle and faith, then it doesn't really matter if we are always of the same opinion. Opinions change and can be easily altered by time, experience, and circumstance. But principles, purposes, spirituality, and faith are enduring values that can bind us as one despite disagreement or dispute. M. Russell Ballard purposeprinciplesmatter Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel. M. Russell Ballard studybusythinking Jesus Christ can help us fix anything that needs fixing in our lives. M. Russell Ballard fixingneedsjesus All the marvels of nature are glimpses of His divine power and expressions of His love. M. Russell Ballard his-loveglimpseexpression I believe the entertainment industry cannot portray on film people gunned down in cold blood, in living color, and not have it affect the attitudes and thoughts of some of the people who see it... I believe that the desensitizing effect of such media abuses on the hearts and souls of those who are exposed to them results in a partial fulfillment of the Savior's statement that 'because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold'. M. Russell Ballard heartattitudebelieve We must never ignore or pass by the prompting of the Spirit to render service to one another. M. Russell Ballard holyghostspirit
