It probably goes without saying that everyone wants to be happy. Nevertheless, it also goes without saying that not everyone is happy. Sadly, it seems that, for many people, happiness is hard to find.
 
Why is that? If happiness is the one thing we humans desire most, why are we

Because of God’s perfect love for us and the eternal sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our sins—both great and small—can be blotted out and remembered no more.

Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. They can refine us.

I extend to you my love and blessing at

Moral agency is one of life’s greatest gifts from our loving Heavenly Father. The “For the Strength of Youth” guide gives our rising generation guidance on how to use their moral agency and how to make wise choices as they seek to follow Jesus Christ.

Often parents and leaders

The Kirtland Temple is special and significant because of the sacred events that occurred here—most importantly the Savior’s appearance to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in 1836.

We are all very excited and express our gratitude that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

I believe every human being carries in her or his heart some form of fundamental questions regarding life itself. “What will happen after I die?” is one of these questions.

Fortunately, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ provides answers to this question. We know our mortal

I recently received these heartwarming notes from the children and the youth in my grandson’s ward. Harriet and I loved reading each one.

This gesture of love reminds me this Valentine’s Day of the kind of love that Jesus Christ has for children. “Suffer the little children to

Recently, we spent a short vacation on one of the Hawaiian Islands together with our great-grandchildren.

Our three-year-old great-grandson Elias was fascinated by a map of the island. I took the opportunity to point out where we were, where the airport was where we arrived, and

Today’s date has caused me to remember the time I spent with my beloved friend, President M. Russell Ballard, exactly 15 years ago on assignment at the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C.

During the inauguration weekend, my wife, Harriet, and I walked many miles with

Haven’t we all regretted things we said or did without thinking? By testing barriers? Acting out of curiosity? Or just because we could?

Thankfully for you and me—actually for each of us—Jesus Christ is our help and strength to get us through these problematic moments of our own

Sixty-five years ago, I started my journey of becoming a professional pilot. It had long been a dream and hope for me.

It actually started with the very act of making specific choices, which required that I set aside other choices I might have made.

This is similar to what

This Christmas season, because of health challenges of one of our dear family members, Harriet and I were reminded again of the need to always trust the Lord and the healing power that only Jesus Christ can provide.

When we first heard the news about the illness, we were

Earlier this week we joined with many commemorating Volkstrauertag, the German National Day of Remembrance, paying tribute to those who died in armed conflicts and victims of violent oppression because of their race, religion, or conviction.

In preparing for this year’s

A recent visit with a friend who is quite thoughtful about the role of faith in society sparked a question that I don’t believe I have been asked before.

The question was this: what is your mecca?

Or, in other words, what is the holy gathering place set aside for members of

I appreciate the opportunity to build and maintain relationships with those of other faiths in countries across the globe. As children of God, all of us are blessed with unique gifts and talents to serve the greater good.

Recently, I was blessed to visit with several ambassadors

The moment you decide to return and walk in the way of your Savior and Redeemer, His power will enter your life and you will be transformed.

Angels in heaven will rejoice.

In the temple, we experience many life-defining moments.
 
As I dedicated the beautiful McAllen Texas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today, I reflected on some of these moments and experiences.
 
•You come to the temple to be married for time and

Though at times we may depart from the path of holiness, heaven will always rejoice at our return. #GeneralConference

I love general conference because it provides an opportunity for members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from all corners of the globe to come together to learn more about our Heavenly Father’s plan for them.
 
This includes my beloved

Our Heavenly Father sees the best version of us, the glorious person we have the potential to become.

Some of you have heard me share the story of the beautiful way my dear Harriet was introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ when two young missionaries knocked on her family’s apartment on the “fourth floor, last door” in Germany in 1954.

Not only did this introduction to the