See the things that Matter Most

After a crazy back-to-school week, I really needed this reminder. Enjoy!

This video is a short overview of a sermon given by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

given in October 2010.

If you would like to read, listen to, or watch all of Elder Uchtdorf's sermon, please visit lds.org.

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