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Happy Birthday President Ballard! | 8 October

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Here’s your daily dose of what matters most! Today, we celebrate the birthday of President M. Russell Ballard. He was born on October 8, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Scripture

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.—John 21:15

Quote

What things can you do within your own life to show that you love the Lord first? I ask again, how would you respond to the Savior’s question “Lovest thou me more than these?”—M. Russell Ballard

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This Day in Church History

1868: At a historic gathering in Salt Lake City, the entire First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles meet together for the first time in 32 years.
1928: President M. Russell Ballard is born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
1961: The Chilean Mission is organized.

Daily Question

What is one of your favorite quotes or stories from President Ballard?

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