by Spencer Charles | Feb 25, 2023 | -General Conference, -Spencer, Adversity, Atonement, Cross, Discipleship, Jeffrey R. Holland, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Religion, sacrifice
Years ago, following a graduate school discussion on American religious history, a fellow student asked me, “Why have the Latter-day Saints not adopted the cross that other Christians use as a symbol of their faith?” Inasmuch as such questions about the cross are...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 24, 2023 | -Spencer, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Light, Peace, Prayer, Prophet, Sacrament, Scriptures, Temple
“The words and teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in scripture and messages from His chosen prophets and His Spirit received through daily prayer, regular temple attendance, and the weekly ordinance of the sacrament can help to restore peace and provide the...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 23, 2023 | -Spencer, Cross, Jeffrey R. Holland, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Religion
“As I attempt to explain why we generally do not use the iconography of the cross, I wish to make abundantly clear our deep respect and profound admiration for the faith-filled motives and devoted lives of those who do.” — Jeffery R. Holland We have deep respect those...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 22, 2023 | -Spencer, apostles, Brigham Young, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Latter Day Help, Prophet
“I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are lead by Him. I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self security. Let every man and woman know, by the whispering...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 21, 2023 | -Spencer, Covenants, Latter Day Help, M. Russell Ballard, Missionary Work, Obedience, Prayer
“When you are released from your mission, remember that you are not released from activity in the Church. Build upon the good habits you learned on your mission, continue to strengthen your testimony, work hard, pray, and be obedient to the Lord. Honor the covenants...
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