As a young man, I lived through the Great Depression, when banks failed and so many lost their jobs and homes and went hungry. I was fortunate to have a job at a canning factory that paid 25 cents an hour. James E. Faust bankcanningcent share on social
Boys and girls, have confidence in the direction and counsel and advice of your parents and grandparents who love you more than anybody else in the world does. James E. Faust adviceboyconfidence Change image and share on social
I believe there is a strong familial pull as the influence of beloved ancestors continues with us from the other side of the veil. James E. Faust ancestorbelovedcontinue Change image and share on social
As with all commandments, gratitude is a description of a successful mode of living. The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us. James E. Faust blessingcommandmentcontinually Change image and share on social
Hope is the anchor of our souls. I know of no one who is not in need of hope - young or old, strong or weak, rich or poor. James E. Faust anchorhopepoor Change image and share on social
The great vicarious work for our kindred dead in our temples demonstrates both the justice and the fairness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. James E. Faust christdeaddemonstrate Change image and share on social
The evil influence of Satan would destroy any hope we have in overcoming our mistakes. He would have us feel that we are lost and that there is no hope. In contrast, Jesus reaches down to us to lift us up. James E. Faust contrastdestroyevil share on social
Leaders receive and give assignments. This is an important part of the necessary principle of delegating. No one appreciates a willing volunteer more than I, but the total work cannot be done as the Lord wants it done merely by those doing the work who may be present at meetings. James E. Faust appreciateassignmentdelegate share on social
The full benefit of forgiveness of sin through the Savior's Atonement begins with repentance and baptism and then expands upon receiving the Holy Ghost. James E. Faust atonementbaptismbegin Change image and share on social
All women have appealing features. I do not refer to model-type appeal, but rather that which comes from your personality, your attitude, and your expressions. I urge you to enhance the natural, God-given, feminine gifts with which you have been so richly blessed. James E. Faust appealattitudebless share on social
