In my growing-up years in Germany, I attended church in many different locations and circumstances - in humble back rooms, in impressive villas, and in very functional modern chapels. Dieter F. Uchtdorf attendbackchapel Change image and share on social
As I read the scriptures, it appears that those who receive the Savior's strongest reproach are often those who hold themselves in high esteem because of their wealth, influence, or perceived righteousness. Dieter F. Uchtdorf appearesteemhigh share on social
Developing Christlike attributes in our lives is not an easy task, especially when we move away from generalities and abstractions and begin to deal with real life. The test comes in practicing what we proclaim. Dieter F. Uchtdorf abstractionattributebegin share on social
The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news, glad tidings, and much more. It is the message of salvation as repeatedly announced by Jesus Christ and His apostles and prophets. It is my firm belief that all truth and light originating with God is embraced in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dieter F. Uchtdorf announceapostlebelief share on social
We come to church not to hide our problems but to heal them. Dieter F. Uchtdorf churchhealhide Change image and share on social
It is not repentance per se that saves man. It is the blood of Jesus Christ that saves us. Dieter F. Uchtdorf bloodchristjesus Change image and share on social
The truth is, those who diligently seek to learn of Christ eventually will come to know Him. They will personally receive a divine portrait of the Master, although it most often comes in the form of a puzzle - one piece at a time. Dieter F. Uchtdorf christdiligentlydivine share on social
I read, studied, and learned everything I could find about aviation. It was my greatest desire to become a pilot. I could already picture myself in the cockpit of an airliner or in a military fighter plane. I felt deep in my heart this was my thing! Dieter F. Uchtdorf airlineraviationcockpit share on social
After the turmoil of the Second World War, my family ended up in Russian-occupied East Germany. When I attended fourth grade, I had to learn Russian as my first foreign language in school. I found this quite difficult because of the Cyrillic alphabet, but as time went on, I seemed to do all right. Dieter F. Uchtdorf alphabetattendcyrillic share on social
The Church is not an automobile showroom - a place to put ourselves on display so that others can admire our spirituality, capacity, or prosperity. It is more like a service center, where vehicles in need of repair come for maintenance and rehabilitation. Dieter F. Uchtdorf admireautomobilecapacity share on social