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August 21, 2016

George Barrie,

Sermon on the Mount (After Enrique Simonet), 1893, photogravure, 6 1/4 x 11 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Johns, 1982.
President Thomas S. Monson was born on this day in 1927. He was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1963, at the age of 36. His messages of service, gratitude, and optimism have encouraged and inspired millions over the decades. As we contemplate the decisions we make in our lives each day—whether to make this choice or that choice—if we choose Christ, we will have made the correct choice.' - Thomas S. Monson, 'Choices,' April 2016 General Conference