Lessons from the Master
- By Elder Marvin J. Ashton (1915–94)
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- Dec. 2011, New Era
- Related Topics Jesus Christ
How rewarding it is to know that Jesus believed that man is greater than all of his sins. Is it any wonder He was referred to as the “Good Shepherd”?
The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion- By President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994)
- Oct. 2011, Ensign
- Related Topics Book of Mormon, testimony
"These promises—increased love and harmony in the home, greater respect between parent and child, increased spirituality and righteousness—are not idle promises, but exactly what the Prophet Joseph Smith meant when he said the Book of Mormon will help us draw nearer to God."
Reach with a Rescuing Hand- By President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910−2008)
- Aug. 2011, Liahona
- Related Topics activation, Church history, pioneers
“All of us need to be reminded of the past. It is from history that we gain knowledge which can save us from repeating mistakes and on which we can build for the future.”
The Latter-day Saint Concept of Marriage- By President Hugh B. Brown (1883–1975)
- First Counselor in the First Presidency
- June 2011, Liahona
- Related Topics marriage, plan of salvation
“Marriage is and should be a sacrament. The word sacrament is variously defined, but among Christian people it signifies a religious act or ceremony, solemnized by one having proper authority. It is a pledge, or solemn covenant, a spiritual sign or bond between the contracting parties themselves and between them and God.”
The Purifying Power of Gethsemane- By Elder Bruce R. McConkie (1915–85)
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- Apr. 2011, Liahona
- Related Topics Jesus Christ, Atonement, resurrection
I feel, and the Spirit seems to accord, that the most important doctrine I can declare, and the most powerful testimony I can bear, is of the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Be Not Deceived- By President Joseph Fielding Smith (1876–1972)
- March 2011, Liahona
- Related Topics Holy Ghost, scriptures
Search the scriptures that you may not be deceived by false theories and practices and doctrines so prevalent in the world today.
The Potter and the Clay- By President Heber C. Kimball (1801–1868)
- First Counselor in the First Presidency
- Jan. 2011, Ensign
- Related Topics humility, obedience
Suppose I subject myself enough, in the hands of the potter, to be shaped according as he was dictated by the Great Master potter, that rules over all things in heaven and on earth, He would make me into a vessel of honor.
40 Years of Prophetic MessagesFor 40 years, Presidents of the Church and other Prophets and Apostles have used the New Era magazine to deliver counsel to the youth of the Church. Read a short statement from each President of the Church who served during those 40 years.
The Story That Is Ever New- By President Heber J. Grant (1856–1945)
- Dec. 2010, Liahona
- Related Topics Jesus Christ, example
No one ever lived upon the earth who exerted the same influence upon the destinies of the world as did our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Why These Temples?- By President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008)
- Fifteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Oct. 2010, Liahona
- Related Topics family, temples, temple work
Who in these times of stress would not welcome an opportunity to shut out the world and enter into the Lord’s house, there to ponder quietly the eternal things of God? …
Surely these temples are unique among all buildings. They are houses of instruction. They are places of covenants and promises. At their altars we kneel before God, our Creator, and are given promise of His everlasting blessings.

