Elder M Russel Ballard
How to talk to the boy.
Help each other to be the best we can be.
Primary model of manhood.
Sons
1- trust your father – share dreams and fears. Entitled to inspiration
2- take an interest in father. Watch and listen and learn.
3- Ask for advice. Asking shows respect.
Fathers
A- listen to sons. Don’t assume feelings. Don’t be judgemental. Do what works best. At least one focused discussion per month. Use the word ‘feel’
B- pray with and for sons. Give blessings. Share testimony. Never give up!
C- dare to have the ‘big’ talks. Boys need counsel and guidance. Talk about sex openly and frequently. Talk about priesthood responsibility.
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Elder Walter Gonzalez
Powerful priesthood holders
Use and read the BOM
Make and keep covenants
1- feast upon the words of Christ
2- Apply all that we learn about Christ.
3- Teach the doctrine and teachings from the BoM
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Yoon Jwan Choi
Become anxious to be obedient.
Love our boys – even If they are loud
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President Uchdorf
Keep hope and be optimistic.
Softening filter of experience.
2 Principles
A- Work. We all need it. The Lord loves the laborer. Don’t be afraid to do what it takes. Work hard. ( don’t compare with others ). Do the best we can. Be excellent.
Don’t put our goals off.
Endure joyfully to the end.
B- learning
Not just formal education.
Education is a commandment.
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President Eyring
When the call comes, will I be ready?
Preparations – families, quorums, personal life.
No fear
Do better every day
Want to do more for our kids.
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President Monson
Anger
Psalms 37:8
8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Anger doesn’t solve anything. It doesn’t build anything. It can destroy everything.
Be a peacemaker and an example in the home.