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Publish peace
In a world where outrage often trends, disciples of Jesus Christ are called to “publish peace” (Isaiah 52:7; Mosiah 15:16). Elder Gary E. Stevenson has encouraged us to fill our feeds, our conversations, and our daily choices with the good news of the Savior—kindness,...
Birth of Jesus Christ
In the quiet glow of this scene—a tiny face wrapped in simple cloth, resting on straw—we remember the most sublime truth: the King of Heaven chose a manger. The sign to the shepherds still speaks to every humble heart: “Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling...
Build bridges of cooperation
Build bridges of cooperation and understanding, not walls of prejudice or segregation. Gary E. Stevenson As disciples of Jesus Christ, we follow the Master Bridge-Builder, who “is our peace” and “hath broken down the middle wall of partition” (Ephesians 2:14). The...
Replace contention and pride
Replace contention and pride with forgiveness and love. Gary E. Stevenson The Savior taught that “contention is not of me” (3 Nephi 11:29). Pride fuels contention (Proverbs 13:10), but disciples of Christ choose a “more excellent way” (1 Corinthians 12:31)—the way of...
The Lamb of God Cometh
I love how this scene slows the story down to a faithful walk: Mary, expectant and serene, rides in quiet trust while Joseph leads with steady courage. Morning light breaks through the trees, and a flock surrounds them—gentle reminders that the promised Child would...
Disagree without being disagreeable
Disciples of Jesus Christ are called to be peacemakers, even when we see things differently. Elder Gary E. Stevenson has reminded us that we can disagree without being disagreeable—a Christlike skill the world needs now more than ever. The Savior taught that...
On the road to Bethlehem
Sometimes discipleship looks like quiet miles, steady hands, and borrowed light. An expectant mother rests; a faithful guardian leads; and heaven prepares room in the simplest of places. Among grazing sheep, we remember the Good Shepherd who would come—promised from...
Peacemaking is to lead with an open heart
What a timely invitation from Elder Gary E. Stevenson: “Peacemaking is to lead with an open heart, not a closed mind. It is to approach one another with extended hands, not clenched fists.” Peacemaking is not weakness—it’s Christlike strength. It takes courage to...
Peacemaking requires courage
“Peacemaking requires courage and compromise but does not require sacrifice of principle.” — Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Peacemakers Needed (April 2023) True peace doesn’t come from avoiding hard conversations or pretending differences don’t exist. It comes from...
Laying The Foundation -Latterdayhelp Quotes
”Ours is no ordinary calling. Great opportunities and privileges have been bestowed upon us. To us, as a people, has been entrusted the grand and glorious labor of laying the foundation of the kingdom of God upon the earth. Every act of our lives should be performed...
Treasure Up The Words Of Life -Latterdayhelp Quotes
”It should be our chief study to treasure up the words of life that we may grow in grace and advance in the knowledge of God and become perfected in Christ Jesus, that we may receive a fullness and become heirs of God and joint heirs of Jesus Christ.” - Wilford...
Opposition To Christ Will Continue – Latterdayhelp Quotes
”Opposition to God and His Christ, opposition to light and truth has existed since the beginning to the present day. This is the warfare that commenced in heaven, that has existed through all time, and that will continue until the winding up scene, until He reigns...
The Declaration Of Independence Is Imperfect -Latterdayhelp Quotes
”The signers of the Declaration of Independence and the framers of the Constitution were inspired from on high to do that work. But was that which was given to them perfect, not admitting of any addition whatever? No; for if men know anything, they must know that the...
The New Beginning Of Christ -Latterdayhelp Quotes
”He declared “finished” His infinite and eternal sacrifice. Yet His Atonement would not be complete until He Himself experienced new life on the third day, the new beginning, as a glorified, resurrected being through the power of the Father.” - Patrick Kearon The...
We Don’t Just Have One Chance -Latterdayhelp Quotes
”We tend to think that our baptism is our one shot at a new beginning. It isn't. We don't have just one chance. These new beginnings can happen every day! And certainly every week as we eat a small piece of bread and drink a tiny cup of water in remembrance of the...
New Beginnings – Latterdayhelp Quotes
”New beginnings are at the heart of the Father’s plan for His children. This is the church of new beginnings! This is the church of fresh starts!” - Patrick Kearon Life is all about new beginnings and we cannot avoid them. They are apart of Heavenly Father’s plan for...
Reconciled To God – Latterdayhelp Quotes
”I have learned that a desire to be reconciled to God must be accompanied by a desire to repent. Repenting and experiencing the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ lead to unshaken faith. Unshaken faith leads to a desire to always be reconciled to God. This is...
Indicator Of The Purity Of Our Hearts – Latterdayhelp Quotes
”The quality of our thoughts and words is a good indicator of the purity of our hearts. Am I fostering too many negative thoughts about others’ actions or motives, or even about myself? Am I too quick to judge and condemn others?” - Ronald M. Barcellos God delights in...
Fully Turn Your Heart To Christ – Latterdayhelp Quotes
”...all God needs to accomplish His purposes and to help us become who He wants us to become is for each of us to turn our hearts fully to Him.” - Ronald M. Barcello The purposes of God will be accomplished, but in order for us to fully become who He wants us to...
Peacemakers are strong
To be a peacemaker is not to be weak but to be strong in a way that the world may not understand. Gary E. Stevenson Strength in Christ looks like listening, forgiving, and building bridges. Blessed are the peacemakers. (Matthew 5:9; 3 Nephi 12:9)
