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Experience trumps opinion
“A person with experience with God is never at the mercy of a person with an opinion about God.” Hank R. Smith I was listening to one of Hank Smith’s CD’s and heard this quote, and loved it!! I wish that more people would understand this when they hear someone's...
12 Quotes by Dallin H. Oaks: Trust in the Lord
Our only sure reliance is to trust in the Lord and His love for His children. You are worried about the wrong things. You should be worried about whether you will get to those places. Concentrate on that. If you get there, all of it will be more wonderful than you can...
Ponderize – 1 Thessalonians 5:19 – Quench not the Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. As I taught my children this Come, Follow Me lesson on Sunday, this verse jumped out at me and has not left my mind. Quench means to extinguish, and I pointed out that there is something interesting about using the...
How Can I Know for Myself if the Book of Mormon is True?
There’s only one way to know if the Book of Mormon is true: you have to READ IT! Actually, simply reading it is not enough, you must PRAY about it with a sincere desire to know if it's true. The Lord has given us the Holy Ghost to swell within us as he testifies of...
Come Follow Me – Bible Study (1 and 2 Thessalonians)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qib6BYxJj1o&t=30s This week in 1 and 2 Thessalonians we will be finding ways to Follow Paul’s example and be better missionaries, ministering brothers and sisters and parents. We will also talk a lot about the second coming and the...
16 Quotes: Watchful unto Prayer Continually (Alma 34:39; Moroni 6:4; Luke 21:36) By Elder David A. Bednar
Watchful unto Prayer Continually (Alma 34:39; Moroni 6:4; Luke 21:36) By Elder David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/22bednar spiritually dangerous ideas and actions frequently can appear to be attractive,...
14 Quotes by Dale G. Renlund; Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ
God invites us to cast our old ways completely out of reach and begin a new life in Christ. Being “converted unto the Lord” means leaving one course of action, directed by an old belief system, and adopting a new one based on faith in Heavenly Father’s plan and in...
Be Content: Come, Follow Me Weekly Challenge (Philippians and Colossians)
Philippians 4:11...for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I have found that as I walk with Christ in my life, no matter where I am or what I am doing. I am content. I often tell people that I have been given the gift of contentedness....
Have mercy on one another
“The devil flatters us that we are very righteous, while we are feeding on the faults of others…if you would have God have mercy on you, have mercy on one another.” – Joseph Smith I spent the evening with my mom, and she loves this quote. We discussed how crazy...
Quotes for Latter-day Prophets
Sounds like something our current Prophet or Apostles would say! Be rock solid in your beliefs and principles and while it may not be easy, you’ll always stand with God! "It mattereth not whether the principle is popular or unpopular, I will always maintain a true...
17 Quotes by Michelle Craig; Spiritual Capacity
As Jesus Christ’s faithful disciple, you can receive personal inspiration and revelation, consistent with His commandments, that is tailored to you. Four ways to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. Be Intentional about Creating Time and Space to...
You are bold, confident, and loved
Don't let anyone ever tell you any different. Don't listen to those voices in your head or in the world that try to pull you down our discourage you. Always always always remember that you are confident, you are bold, and you are loved!!! Craig
Perfectly obedient, submissive, and loyal
This is so powerful!! He is our perfect example and we are to follow in His footsteps. How can you be more obedient, submissive, and loyal to your spirit and let it rule over the physical in your life? Christ's final triumph and ultimate assumption of godly powers on...
Podcast – Forgiveness in marriage
Forgiveness in marriage Podcast by: Sherri Jorgensen - Make this your best year yet!- Creating a “happily ever after”- The salt of Marriage- The best three word phrases- Stand together in the storms of life Read the full posts...
It’s the life in your years
It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln
14 Quotes by D. Todd Christofferson; The Joy of the Saints
Joy comes from keeping Christ’s commandments, from overcoming sorrow and weakness through Him, and from serving as He served. Joy comes from and because of Him. … For Latter-day Saints, Jesus Christ is joy! Saints are those who have entered into the gospel covenant...
Ponderize – Philippians 3:14
Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. I get all excited as I read this verse. Those runners out there (unfortunately, I am not one) will know what happened on Saturday, Eliud Kipchoge ran a full marathon in...
9 Quotes by Stephen W. Owen: Be Faithful, Not Faithless
We must deliberately take time each day to disconnect from the world and connect with heaven. Modern technologies bless us in many ways. They can connect us with friends and family, with information, and with news about current events around the world. However, they...
Come Follow Me – Bible Study (Philippians and Colossians)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru5ZYxjxEWE This week in Philippians Paul teaches us the importance of finding joy no matter what our circumstances look like. Even while in prison he is teaching the saints to rejoice and give thanks. In Colossians he gives the...
12 Quotes by Terence M. Vinson; True Disciples of the Savior
We can feel enduring joy when our Savior and His gospel become the framework around which we build our lives. Consider your ways. “Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you,...
