On average it takes the Curriculum Department one and a half years to plan and write a lesson manual. All the material is reviewed by the Correlation Department to be sure it is consistent with scriptue and the teachings of the prophets.

With that encouraging realization, we began to make our dollar donations each month. Our donation may be small, but if Church members throughout the world joined the effort, just think of the blessings that could be provided to Church members and others throughout the world.

As I looked around the room, I was perplexed. The impression I had was real. So why was I standing alone in the living room at 3:00 a.m.

To observe a miracle, look at a baby's creased hand. Shortly after the child's birth, the hand will be able to grasp, curl, push, lift, sense hot and cold, respond to pain by withdrawing, heal itself, and display great strength and extraordinary sensitivity.

Seeing past the initial excitement of a purchase to its potential effect on our family's well-being can help us rein in our spending. The Lord expects us to control the urge to acquire beyond our means.

Going without television for a few weeks opened our eyes to what we had been missing.

The lessons I learned on my treadmill helped me better understand physical and spiritual laws.

In placing their faith in the Lord as they make a truly selfless choice, many unwed birth mothers find that from the ashes of their deepest pain, He makes something beautiful for her, the baby, and a loving family.

Joseph gave us some of the most amusing recitals which could be imagined. He would describe the ancient inhabitants of this continent, their dress, their manner of traveling, the animals which they rode, the cities that they built, and the structure of their buildings with every particular; their mode of warfare, and their religious worship as specifically as though he had spent his life with them.

We need only approach the Book of Mormon prayerfully and with faith, and the Savior's peace will permeate our searching.

I was miserable while we weren't speaking to each other. I understood that while this incident itself wouldn't be the end of our marriage, if I were always unyielding, that might cause serious damage over the years.

Whenever I suggested having family scripture study, my husband refused to consider it. Because I felt it was so important, I read the scriptures with each of my children at night before tucking them into bed.

As you give students time to ponder your questions, the Spirit will witness to them, and they will feel prompted to share their impressions with the class.

I was filled with love and gratitude as I realized the answer to my prayers. The Lord had wrapped our son in the arms of His love during that long and dreadful night.

Serving ward members and participating in meetings can help us get to know each other better and remember one another. These situations also give us the opportunity to introduce ourselves.

The message you brought to England went with us halfway around the world, where the poor yet faithful were blessed by that same message.

Our lives can be enriched and our testimonies bolstered by taking time to contemplate the teachings and events depicted in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith.

Ofttimes our obedience to the commandments of God becomes the very armor that protects us from evil.

Jesus Christ Taught the Purpose of Our Life on Earth.

The Master Bridge Builder. Jesus Christ was the supreme architect and builder of bridges for you, for me, for all humankind. He has built the bridges over which we must cross if we are to reach our heavenly home.