Category: Devotional

Spencer W. Kimball’s quotes are still relevant decades after his passing. In addition to authoring books such as The Miracle of Forgiveness, President Kimball also gave many general conference addresses and BYU devotionals. He is remembered for receiving the revelation that ended the Priesthood and Temple Ban against individuals of Black African descent, for overseeing a new edition of the English scriptures, and for his mottos “lengthen your stride” and “do it.” Similar to our Dallin H. Oaks Quotes page, this post features quotes from Spencer W. Kimball on a variety of topics, including repentance, revelation, families, and more. Please leave a comment if there’s a quote you’d like considered for inclusion.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s quotes emphasize that the gospel is “beautifully simple” and best lived through small, daily efforts rather than grand gestures. Using aviation metaphors from his career as a pilot, President Uchtdorf illustrates how a mere two-degree course correction prevents a spiritual crash and why “forward thrust” is required to maintain spiritual lift. He describes the Church not as a showroom for the perfect, but as a service center for those seeking the transformative power of grace. Similar to our Dallin H. Oaks Quotes page, this inspiring quote collection features teachings from Dieter F. Uchtdorf that explore how centering our lives on the Savior turns the pursuit of holiness into a pursuit of happiness.

Gordon B. Hinckley was a beloved Church leader whose quotes are still relevant today. President Hinckley gave many general conference addresses and other devotionals and is known to this day for his focus on civility, family, and temple building. Similar to our collection of Dallin H. Oaks Quotes, this page features President Hinckley’s teachings on a variety of topics, including family, interfaith work, temples, and more. Please leave a comment if there’s a quote you’d like considered for inclusion.

David A. Bednar has been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2004, when he was called to fill the vacancy created by the death of Neal A. Maxwell. Prior to that time, he was the president of Brigham Young University–Idaho. He is known for talking about the Holy Ghost, the enabling power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and the role of ordinances and covenants in the lives of Church members. Similar to our Dallin H. Oaks Quotes feature, this page covers a variety of apostolic teachings, including Elder Bednar’s October 2025 General Conference talk, “They Are Their Own Judges.”

As the first native French-speaking Apostle in modern history, Elder Gérald Caussé brings a distinct global perspective to his witness of Jesus Christ. A classically trained pianist and former executive, he spent a decade as Presiding Bishop deconstructing corporate culture, insisting the Church “is not a business” because it is “all about people.” His teachings uniquely blend the temporal and spiritual, urging environmental stewardship as a sacred duty and promising “compensating blessings” to those facing life’s unfair limitations. Similar to our Dallin H. Oaks Quotes page, this article provides inspiring excerpts from the teachings of a Latter-day Saint leader.