(10/16/03)
"Our testimonies, like those trees, must be built on a sure foundation, deeply rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, so that when the winds and rains come into our lives, as they surely will, we will be strong enough to weather the storms that rage about us.... Brothers and sisters, the scriptures, the living prophets, and the Holy Ghost all testify of Christ. They will help us build on 'a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.' (Helaman 5:12)" -- Sheldon F. Child, "A Sure Foundation," General Conference, 4 October 2003

(12/28/03)
"We are a covenant-making people. We make covenants at the waters of baptism. We renew those covenants each week as we worthily partake of the sacrament. We take upon ourselves the name of Christ; we promise to always remember Him and to keep His commandments. And in return He promises us that His Spirit will always be with us. We make covenants as we enter into the temple, and in return we receive the promised blessings of eternal life--if we keep those sacred covenants." - Sheldon F. Child, "As Good As Our Bond," General Conference, April 1997