In our day the Lord reveals His power in the great latter-day work of the Restoration.  Elder Neal A. Maxwell of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that this is true today just as it was during the great events of the early days of the Church:  "Now, my brethren, 'these are [your] days'  (Helaman 7:9) in the history of the Church.  Mark well what kind of days they will be, days when, with special visibility, the Lord will 'make bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations' (D&C 133:3).  God will also hasten His work (D&C 88:73).  He will also 'shorten' the last days 'for the elect's sake' (Matthew 24:22); hence, there will be a compression of events (see Joseph Smith-Matthew 1:20).  Furthermore, 'all things shall be in commotion' (D&C 88:91).  Only those in the process of becoming the men and women of Christ will be able to keep their spiritual balance."

"The world is not a safe place.  It is not a place where children will feel peace, hope, and direction unless they are taught to love and follow the Savior.  Please help them know that these great blessings can be theirs, and show them what they need to do to receive these blessings"   --Sister Patricia Pinegar, Gen. Primary Pres.