Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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The authorized account for Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Joined May 2013
I will miss our prophet and friend, President Thomas S. Monson. He taught by word and most powerfully by example. He helped me to trust God and not just my own understanding.
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I know that Jesus Christ lives. He is the Savior of the world. He is our Savior—yours and mine. He is the way. He’s the path. My friends, I pray that God will bless you in your efforts to live the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Do you want your Heavenly Father to guide you, bless you, and uphold you?. Then believe. Love Him. Seek Him with all your heart. Walk in His ways. #LDSdevo.
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You cannot allow circumstances to make you sad. You cannot allow them to make you mad. You can rejoice that you are a child of God. You can find joy and happiness in the grace of God and in the love of Jesus Christ. You can be glad.
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My message at #GeneralConference today was that even though this pandemic is not what we wanted or expected—God has prepared His children and His Church for this time. Our best days are ahead of us, not behind us. God has something unimaginable in mind for you and the Church.
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God knows your every thought, your sorrows, and your greatest hopes. No matter your history—if you have faltered, failed, feel broken, bitter, betrayed, or beaten—know that you are not alone. God still calls to you.
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No matter how far away your destination feels, know this: you may not get there in a day or a week or even a year. But if you continue to place one foot in front of the other and strive each day to follow your plan, things will work out and you will reach your goals.
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Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins. All of them.
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These are difficult times. But I believe we should use the technological tools available to us to build social connections with those we love. That is why Harriet and I recommend the following to family and friends in these special times: Mask your face; don’t mask your heart.
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You are the hero of your own life’s story! Do not give up. The future is bright! Someday you will look back on the person you are now with kindness and compassion, and you will know then that the steps you took today molded you into the wonderful person you have yet to become.
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Dear friends, I testify that our loving Father in Heaven is reaching out to you. Speaking to you. In every hour of the day and throughout the night, He communicates through the divine music of the Spirit. Can you hear it?.
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Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died so that our mistakes might not condemn us and forever halt our progress. Because of Him, we can repent, and our mistakes can become stepping-stones to greater glory.
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It was a joy to participate in this morning’s announcement of the new First Presidency. I love and sustain President @NelsonRussellM, President @OaksDallinH, and President @EyringHB. I can assure you, the Lord Himself is at the head of His Church.
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Dear sisters, God knows the silent pleadings of your heart. He understands you. He knows you. He loves you. #LDSconf.
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Our loving Heavenly Father has not given us every answer. He expects us to believe—even when it’s difficult to do so. He expects us to straighten our shoulders, take courage, trust God, and take another step forward. That is the way we learn and grow.
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God knows you. You are His child. He loves you. Even when you think that you are not lovable, He reaches out to you.
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Today, I was privileged to dedicate the beautiful new Meridian Idaho Temple to the Lord. When we see our temples around the world, may they ever remind us that the Savior is in our midst. I pray that we may always act as though we are in His presence.
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God loves you. If you are feeling lost, abandoned, or forgotten—fear not. The Good Shepherd will find you. He will carry you home. #LDSconf.
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I testify that the most important day in the history of mankind was the day when Jesus Christ, the Son of God, won the victory over death and sin for all of God’s children. Let’s commit our heart to Him this Easter and always. #LDSconf
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None of us is perfect. Accept the reality that you’re going to stumble at times. You will fall. But you will rise again. Don’t give up on yourself. Your Father in Heaven certainly won’t.
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You cannot buy or command joy. You can only receive it by doing things that will make you joyful, such as reaching out to others, serving, helping them, and being a good neighbor and friend.
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Even though you may pray imperfectly and make mistakes, God will not find fault with you. He will give generously. Your mistakes have not disqualified you from heaven’s reach.
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I want to assure you that our Heavenly Father knows of your faith and goodness. He watches over you. And He loves you with infinite love and compassion.
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If you find yourself worrying about what other people say about you, may I suggest this antidote: remember who you are. Remember that you are of the royal house of the kingdom of God, children of Heavenly Parents, who love you and who want you to succeed in life.
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God is on your side. He loves you, and when you stumble, He wants you to rise up, try again, and become stronger. #LDSconf.
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Following the Savior will not remove all of your trials. However, it will remove the barriers between you and the help your Heavenly Father wants to give you. God will be with you. He will walk beside you and even carry you when your need is greatest.
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I forever will be inspired by the selfless humanitarian service I witnessed in Houston, Texas today.
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My dear friends, I testify that our loving Father in Heaven is reaching out to you. The Savior is speaking to you: “Come, follow me.” I promise you that God will guide your steps as you seek to hear Him.
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Pray to Heavenly Father daily. Share with Him what is in your heart. I promise you, He will guide you. He will not let you down. He trusts you. Please trust Him.
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We should never look down on others. God loves each of us individually, as we are. We should show that same love to all people.
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When you are experiencing personal trials, take a moment to be quiet and pray, and specifically ask Heavenly Father what lesson you are going to learn from this experience. Sometimes your tests teach you that you are much more than you thought.
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God knows you perfectly. He loves you perfectly. He knows what your future holds.
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God smiles upon us as we offer heartfelt acts of compassion, especially acts that are unseen and unnoticed by others.
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This very day our Heavenly Father reaches out to you, desiring to heal you, lift you up, and replace the emptiness in your heart with an abiding joy. I have experienced this for myself. All who come unto God—all who truly believe, love, and do—can experience the same.
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I love #GeneralConference. In my family, we like to share what we felt and learned with each other after the conference is over. I hope you will do this too. Don’t be afraid to share what the Spirit taught you this weekend with those you love.
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My dear friends, can we hear the gentle call of our beloved Savior, who invites us to come and follow Him? I promise you that God will guide your steps as you seek to hear Him. Jesus Christ will go before you. He will cause all things to work together for your good.
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Let us resist the trend of criticizing others for their sins, shortcomings, mistakes, political inclinations, religious convictions, nationality, or the color of their skin. Let us do all we can to follow Jesus Christ. He is our Savior and Redeemer; He is the living Son of God.
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We may not be able to attend church or the temple right now, but we may claim gospel and temple blessings by living faithfully to our covenants. Living the gospel brings us hope, peace, and confidence. We can trust God’s plan for us and know that there is a glorious future ahead.
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There may be many things about life that are beyond your control. But in the end, you have the power to choose both your destination and many of your experiences along the way. It is not so much your abilities but your choices that make the difference in life.
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In these coming days, weeks, and months—as stretching and hard as they may become—I invite you to trust God’s love and the Spirit. They will enable you to be an angel of light to those around you.
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Thirty-two years ago, I was interviewed on a German TV show about temples, prior to the dedication of the Frankfurt Temple. This week, I am in Frankfurt for this temple’s open house just prior to its re-dedication. I testify again today that temples are the house of the Lord.
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Even when you stumble, even when you turn away from Him, God loves you. You are His precious child.
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A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility, a change of heart which will make us teachable.
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If you open your mind and heart to receive the Light of Christ and humbly follow the Savior, you will receive more light. Line upon line, here a little and there a little, you will gather more light and truth into your souls until darkness has been banished from your life.
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I love general conference because it provides an opportunity for members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from all corners of the globe to come together to learn more about our Heavenly Father’s plan for them. This includes my beloved
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Our mortal concept of love is a speck of sand on a vast seashore compared to the love God feels for us. His love is infinite and inexhaustible compassion. Divine love fills eternity. It reaches out and lifts up. It forgives. It blesses. It redeems.
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You are in God’s hands. Very good hands. Loving hands. Caring hands. God has confidence in you. He will guide you to happiness and fulfillment.
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In addition to my wife, Harriet, being the sunshine of my life, she is also a light to many other people. Yesterday I was overjoyed to see her receive the German-American Friendship Award. She is very deserving of this prestigious honor.
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We are living in a world that can be troubling and frightening. Do not fear. Have courage. You have Jesus Christ on your side, the Light of the World, the Savior of the world. He is ready to help you.
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Because of the sacrifice of our beloved Redeemer, death has no sting, the grave has no victory, and Satan has no lasting power. Christ’s perfect, deep, and everlasting love gives us the confidence to press through our fears, even through trying times. #Easter #BecauseofHim
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It is my prayer today that we will declare our independence from the division and bitterness of our day and embrace the independent light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I testify and promise that His light will lead us into a bright and joyful future.
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We come to church not to hide our problems but to heal them. It is not an automobile showroom—a place to put ourselves on display so that others can admire our spirituality, capacity, or prosperity. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is more like a service center,
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Be grateful. Look for positive things to talk about. Lift up your voices in praise to your Heavenly Father.
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The Savior loves all of God’s children regardless of their race, religion, language, nationality, or any other grouping. And so should we!.
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God is real. He lives. He has not abandoned you. He will not forsake you.
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I don’t believe God wants us to be fearful. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”.
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You have the spiritual DNA of your Heavenly Father. You have unique gifts that originated in your spiritual creation and that were developed during the vast span of your premortal life.
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The most important day in your life and mine is the day when we learn to see the Savior for who He truly is; when we partake with all our heart and mind of His atoning power; when with renewed enthusiasm and strength, we commit to follow Him.
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Because of Jesus the Christ, our sins can not only be erased; they can be forgotten by our Heavenly Father. We can become purified and exalted. Holy.
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Don’t ever stop seeking. Jesus promised that if we seek, we shall find. If we knock, it will be opened. If we listen, we will hear. Hold onto that promise. Even if it takes your entire life to find the precious light and truth you seek, it will be well worth the effort.
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You say you’re not perfect? Not good enough? Welcome to the club!.You may be just the person God is looking for. God doesn’t need you to be exceptional, let alone perfect. He will magnify your talents and abilities and use them to bless and minister to multitudes.
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The Savior knows your grief. Your silent pleadings. Your fears. Your tears. He loves you. And because He loves you, He will find you.
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Even when night has fallen and the world seems dark, you can choose to walk in Christ’s light, keep His commandments, and courageously testify of His reality and His greatness.
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There is no threshold of perfection you must attain in order to qualify for God’s grace. Your prayers do not have to be loud or eloquent or grammatically correct in order to reach heaven.
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I recently came across a TV interview I filmed 30 years ago. The questions and answers we spoke about then are still very timely today.
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God reaches out to us even when we are struggling. When we are failing. In fact, we might say that He reaches out to us especially when we are struggling and failing.
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The pandemic did not catch the Lord by surprise! He has prepared us to learn important lessons about how to better serve Him and the people around us. When we return to our new normal, I hope that we will remember and apply the many lessons we’ve learned during this time.
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Allow your Heavenly Father to work His miracles. He can take a simple post on social media or a brief comment to a friend and transform it into a light that burns within someone else’s soul.
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Let us set aside our fears and live instead with joy, humility, hope, and a bold confidence that the Lord is with us.
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Resurrection is a gift given to each of us because of Jesus the Christ, who laid down His life and took it up again. He did this for all who believe in Him. He did this for all who do not believe in Him. He did this even for those who mock, revile, and curse His name.
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You can heal spiritually. Even the deepest spiritual wounds—yes, even those that may appear to be incurable—can be healed. The healing power of Jesus Christ is not absent in our day.
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Our Savior knows where you are. He knows your heart. He desires to rescue you. He will reach out to you if you open your heart to Him.
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The healing hands of Jesus Christ reach out to all who seek Him. I have come to know without a doubt that believing and loving God and His children and striving to follow Christ can change our hearts, soften our pain, and fill our souls with “exceedingly great joy.”.
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Turn to your Heavenly Father. He is waiting, He is real, and He is there. Believe in the power of prayer.
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Never in the history of the world has it been more important to learn how to correctly discern between truth and error. We simply don’t know all things—we can’t see everything. We have to trust the Lord, who sees all things clearly.
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You are the child of our merciful and everlasting Father in Heaven, the Lord of Hosts, the One who created the universe, spread the spinning stars across the vast expanse of space, and placed the planets in their appointed orbits.
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Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. This is the promise to all who seek to believe.
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Because of Jesus Christ, our failures do not have to define us. They can refine us. Our mistakes do not disqualify us; they are part of our progress.
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There is great power in taking small steps every day. We need to have faith and take one step a time, day after day, trusting the Lord that all will be well. Be lovingly persistent and stand with humble courage for the Lord’s cause. In His time, great things will come to pass.
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During this joyful #Easter season, as you open your heart to our Savior and Redeemer, no matter your circumstances, trials, sufferings, or mistakes, you can know that He lives, that He loves you, and because of Him, you will never be alone.
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You don’t have to be perfect. The Lord does ask, however, that you be intentional. Open your heart to the voice of the Lord.
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Let us serve God and love our fellowmen with a natural confidence, with humility, never looking down on any other religion or group.
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When we meet the Savior at the judgment bar, we will account for how we lived the two great commandments. Did we truly seek God and love Him?.Did we love our families, friends, and neighbors? .Love God, love others. This is the bullseye of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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God will watch over and shepherd you during these times of uncertainty and fear. He knows you. He hears your pleas. He is faithful and dependable. He will fulfill His promises.
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The Light of Christ fills the universe. It fills the earth. And it can fill every heart. “God is no respecter of persons.” His light is available to all—great or small, rich or poor, privileged or disadvantaged.
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We are all far from perfect. You and I each have challenges, frustrations, and concerns. We are human, therefore we do human things. But please also remember that you are capable of great, life-changing, and heroic deeds.
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My family were refugees twice. The first time I was only four; the second time I was 11 years old. My heart is filled with sadness when I think of the worldwide flow of refugees and emigrants and the suffering of so many families and innocent children.
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To truly honor our Savior coming into the world, we must do as He did and reach out in compassion and mercy to all our fellowmen. May we be a little kinder, more forgiving, less judging, more grateful, and more generous in sharing our abundance with those in need. #ChristmasDevo
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President Monson is indeed the Lord’s prophet. He is our President. I love and sustain him, and I always pray for him.
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The way we feel and act in the temple should be an example of how we should live our lives outside the temple. Every time we attend the temple, we are reminded what kind of people we ought to be at all times and in all places.
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God lives. He loves you so much that He gave His Only Begotten Son, who suffered and died that you might return to your heavenly home and be reunited with your beloved Heavenly Father once again.
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Dear friends, open your hearts, minds, and souls to hear the wondrous music of the Spirit, and you will surely rejoice in God’s goodness and grace.
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The Savior extends His hand to you. If you will hear Him, He will speak to you this very day.
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It probably goes without saying that everyone wants to be happy. Nevertheless, it also goes without saying that not everyone is happy. Sadly, it seems that, for many people, happiness is hard to find. Why is that? If happiness is the one thing we humans desire most, why are we
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Christ’s love can help us become a little kinder, more forgiving, more caring, and more dedicated to His work.
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I bear my witness that this is God’s work and He will continue to do many unimaginable things among His children, His people. God holds us in the palm of His caring and compassionate hands.
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Your and my Savior, with tears of love and compassion in His eyes, awaits your return. Even when you feel far away from God, He will see you; He will have compassion for you and run to embrace you. #GeneralConference #HearHim
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God uses the weak and the plain to bring about His purposes. This truth stands as a testimony that it is God’s power, not man’s, that accomplishes His work on the earth.
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Love is the bond that unites families, communities, and nations. Love is the power that initiates friendship, tolerance, civility, and respect. It is the source that overcomes divisiveness and hate. Love should be our walk and our talk.
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