Two words are often attached to the sanctity of mortal birth: life and choice.
Life is a most precious part of our Father’s perfect plan and by His decree we cherish life and preserve life; and we choose the continuation of life once conceived.
We also treasure the gift of
The authorized account for Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Joined May 2013
- Today during general conference I shared the experience of my nephew’s son, Trey, who was born with life-threatening heart complications. Trey was blessed to survive well past these days of his infancy, growing into an exceptional young man who was full of hope and faith. As I
- For more than three decades I have been tutored and taught by President Russell M. Nelson. I stood on a hill with him in Budapest, Hungary, where he spoke prophetically about the future of Eastern Europe. I have bowed my head with him as he prayed in perfect Portuguese,
- Your faith in Jesus Christ is not in vain. You will see Him again. All the world will know He is the Son of God. I have come to know Him and feel His presence. I witness with certainty that He lives, that He is resurrected, and that His love for us is beyond description.
- I promise you that as you willingly acknowledge and carefully treasure the spiritually defining events in your life, more and more will come to you. Heavenly Father knows you and loves you! #HearHim #GeneralConference
- Less than two weeks after I was called as a general authority in April 1993, Elder Neal A. Maxwell climbed the steps of Zaison Hill and dedicated Mongolia for the preaching of the gospel. Now, 32 years later, it is a blessing to witness the blessings of the Lord from that
00:00 - Forgiveness is a divine gift offered through the grace of Jesus Christ. If you have committed serious sins and are in the process of or have the desire to fully repent and feel the unspeakable joy of forgiveness, please know this miracle is awaiting you. The Savior continuously
- I want to say to all those whose lives don't fit neatly into The Family: A Proclamation to the World that the Lord loves you. He will be with you. You will feel His love. #GeneralConference
00:00 - I cherish the moments when I am able to visit with individual families in their homes. The Lord knows them. He loves them. I want to get to know and love them as well. Our visit with the Amarbayasgalan family in Mongolia was a beautiful reminder to Kathy and me of God’s love
00:00 - We live in perilous times, when temptations are rampant and the standards of the world are very different from the standards of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a time when we cannot be casual about our own discipleship. The prophet and the temple point us to Jesus Christ.
00:00 - As the world speaks less of Jesus Christ, let us speak more of Him. As we share the light we have received from Him, His light and His transcendent saving power will shine on those willing to open their hearts. #GeneralConference
- With general conference approaching, I would like to share three suggestions to enhance your experience: 1. Be prayerful. 2. Don’t be casual about your attendance. 3. Record your impressions.
- I am grateful for the hope that is found in relying on Jesus Christ. He is our hope.
00:00 - Look forward. Your troubles and sorrows are very real, but they will not last forever. You are a valiant child of God, and with His help, you can triumph in the battles of this fallen world. You have done it before and you can do it again.










