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One of the things that we tried to include in the book are many experiences. One of the principles that is so important to begin with is a principle that was taught by Bishop Robert Walker. And I don't know if you remember this story, but it talked about how there was some robberies in the neighborhood, and, actually, the person who was guilty of this robbery was someone he knew. And he went over. He was very angry about it. But then, as he was driving back to his home, here's what he said. "I drove home, and just as I was about to turn into my driveway, I heard a very distinct voice in my head that said, 'How dare you judge him? He is my son. Go back and tell him that his Heavenly Father loves him.'" Bishop Walker said it was the most--one of the strongest chastisements he'd ever, ever received. And he returned to the scene where the man was agitated, et cetera. But the man settled down as Bishop Walker told him, "I just came back to tell you your Heavenly Father loves you, and He will help you." I love this statement made by President Nelson. "There is always a way back. You have not committed any sins so serious that you are beyond the reach of the Savior's love and atoning grace. As you take steps to repent and follow God's laws, you will begin to feel just how much Heavenly Father and His beloved Son want you back home with Them. They will do anything within Their power that does not violate your agency or Their laws to help you come back." Please remember that. Nothing, nothing can keep you from returning to your Heavenly Father. You are His son. You are His daughter.

There Is Always a Way Back

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(The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, Chapter 2) Elder Neil L. Andersen recounts a story of a bishop and a criminal who learned together that no one is beyond the reach of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ’s love and grace.
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