"So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time."

Thomas S Monson, Ensign May 1994 p62

"Our children are watching . . .What is the example we are presenting to them?"

Thomas S Monson Nov 1998 Ensign p48

"Prayer is the passport to spiritual power. You can pray with purpose when you realize who you are and what Heavenly Father wants you to become."

Thomas S. Monson General YW Meeting, March 1999

"Noah had the unwavering faith to follow God's commandments. May we ever do likewise. May we remember that the wisdom of God ofttimes appears as foolishness to men; but the greatest lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and we obey, we will always be right."

Thomas S. Monson Oct Conference 2002

"It is imperative that we recognize that whatever has happened to us has happened to others. They have coped, and so must we. We are not alone. Heavenly Father's help is near."

Thomas S. Monson Oct Conference 1992