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MormonTimes.com: 'Will you ever make something of yourself?'

Presiding Bishop H. David Burton speaks at CES fireside

Published: Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 12:06 a.m. MST
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PROVO — Before his mission, Presiding Bishop H. David Burton told the Church Educational System fireside Sunday evening, he earned money working for golf pro Alex McCafferty. When his work didn't meet expectations, the Scottish golfer would say, "David, my boy, will you ever make something of yourself?"

The impact of that statement was the theme of his address to young-adult Mormons gathered in the Marriott Center at Brigham Young University and to those viewing in many other places around the world via satellite broadcast.

"Over the years, I have often reflected on Alex's question: 'Will you ever make something of yourself?'" Bishop Burton said.

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