Don't give up now! No matter your goals, whether set at the New Year or something longer term than that, these incredible quotes will give you the motivation you need to stick to them!

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In 1 Corinthians 6:19, it says: ”What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” As some Mormon youth teachers used to like to say to encourage chastity: ”Your body is a temple, and he doesn’t have a recommend!” or as I saw on a tee shirt: ”Your body is a temple, not a visitor center.” This scripture is often trotted out in opposition to tattoos or piercings, likening those actions to vandalism of the exterior temple walls. It’s also used to support the Word of Wisdom, and this interpretation isn’t unique to Mormonism. Other faiths use it to enforce modesty, anti-smoking and temperance. But what if this scripture is not referring to our individual bodies, but the body of saints? Consider this passage from 1 Corinthians 12: 12-14:

The placement of the statue after a four-year absence is a notable milestone toward the completion of the Salt Lake Temple renovation project.

As we celebrate Christmas, these inspiring quotes from the prophets will deepen our love and appreciation for the Savior, making the reason for the season that much sweeter.

Life can be so unexpectedly difficult at times. Yet, because of this, we must choose to become better not bitter.

Missionary work over the Internet and, in particular, through social media, deserves some attention.

Colette is married to Matt and is the proud mother of four amazing children—three boys and one girl—who have kept life busy, loud, and rarely short on laundry. Raised on a farm, she still believes fresh air, hard work, and a little dirt are good for the soul, which may explain why she loves spending time outdoors and finding new yard projects to tackle. Although she has spent the last 25 years caring for others as a nurse, she'd happily trade a few shifts for a tractor and a return to farm life. Her children are her greatest joy, and she couldn't be prouder of the people they are becoming. Above all, Colette is a disciple of Christ and treasures her faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which keeps her grounded through life's adventures, challenges, and occasional chaos. She somehow still finds time to start new projects before the old ones are finished—and remains convinced she'll get caught up someday.

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Five years ago, Elder Britten Schenk was just a few months from completing his mission when a bus hit him in Sao Paulo, Brazil, putting him in a coma. His parents were told Elder Schenk would not survive. "They had told us that there had been no blood or oxygen supply to his brain, so we were going to the hospital to tell him goodbye," Britten's mother, Karla Schenk, told KSL.