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12 quotes: Look unto Jesus Christ by Elder Kim B. Clark
Look unto Jesus Christ by Elder Kim B. Clark https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/33clark Brethren, as bearers of the holy priesthood, we are engaged in the work of salvation. We have an inspiring charge from the Lord—working with our...
Parenting: The Perfect Teamwork
Watching high school state tennis yesterday was the highlight of my week. The competition this year was strong, and the weather perfect. As I sat with Mark and watched match after match, I started to be impressed with how well the doubles teams played together. They...
Fathers; The Most Valuable Asset
“A father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” -Billy Graham The role is a father is absolutely crucial in the lives of children. There is no one who can replace dad! “Dad, I wonder if I will...
One Thing I Knew For Sure: That My Dad Loved Me
A friend from college days wrote to me recently, saying: “Much in my chaotic childhood was uncertain, but one thing I knew for sure: that my dad loved me. That certainty was the anchor of my young life. I came to know and love the Lord because my father loved him. I...
Dad: I Want to Be Just Like Him
One new father wrote: “Often as I watch my son watch me, I am taken back to moments with my own dad, remembering how vividly I wanted to be just like him. I remember having a plastic razor and my own can of foaming cream, and each morning I would shave when he shaved....
16 Inspiring Quotes by Dieter F. Uchtdorf; “Missionary Work: Sharing What is in Your Heart”
Wherever you are on this earth, there are plenty of opportunities to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Every member a missionary! The Lord has never required expert, flawless missionary efforts. Instead, “the Lord requireth the heart and a willing...
Not My Will, but Thine, Be Done; Come, Follow Me Weekly Challenge (Mathew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 18)
Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. How many of us have struggles that appear too hard to bear? I...
Surrounded by unlimited opportunities
Look up and look around, you are literally surrounded by unlimited opportunities.
8 Quotes from ‘The Quorum: A Place of Belonging’ by Carl B. Cook
During Priesthood Session of April 2019 Conference, Carl B. Cook shared some important truths about Quorums and specifically about Priesthood Quorums. He shared experiences in a branch in Africa and how a Quorum helped some young men grow in the Gospel. He also shared...
Podcast – Listen..Did you hear that?
Listen..Did you hear that? Podcast By: Tyler Story Some main topics discussed:Was that a thought or prompting.Blessings of Promptings Importance of acting on first prompting
The Faith to See the Lord’s Finger in Our Lives (Ether 2; Applying the Scriptures to Our Lives)
The Brother of Jared saw the finger of the Lord because his faith was so strong that the veil couldn’t hold back his vision. That means that the key to parting the veil is faith. We are all capable of having enough faith that the veil cannot withhold our vision of...
Ponderize – Luke 22:42
Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
Lesson: A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells by Henry B. Eyring
Video of lesson with commentary https://youtu.be/yZ2PWrwTUlw My Lesson Plan as a slideshow. Lesson: A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells by Henry B. Eyring On this date in 1830, Joseph Smith organized the Church under the direction of the Lord. It was done in...
Short Story: Making the Most of Our Time by Dallin H. Oaks
Two men formed a partnership. They built a small shed beside a busy road. They obtained a truck and drove it to a farmer’s field, where they purchased a truckload of melons for a dollar a melon. They drove the loaded truck to their shed by the road, where they sold...
Be a Strong Branch; Come, Follow Me Weekly Challenge (John 13-17)
Mathew 15:2-4 Christ said, “I am the true vine, and … ye are the branches.” “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” “Abide in me” is an understandable and beautiful...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: June 2-8, 2019
At any point, we can decide to come unto Him. The earlier the better. The more effort we put in and the longer that effort is put in, the greater opportunity we have to fill the oil in our figurative lamps and when the bridegroom comes, we will know Him. "No matter...
Our Thoughts Precede Our Actions (Applying the Scriptures to Our Lives; Jacob 2)
As I have been studying the scriptures, I have come to the understanding that the Lord looks at the heart, not at the outwardly appearance. You can do everything right, as far as checking off “the checklist”, but in the end if you have lost the “why” for the...
Podcast – Spiritual Fortification
Spiritual Fortification Podcast by: Craig Conover Some main topics discussed: - How we can we start to bind Satan in our lives. - How to spiritually fortify our lives and our families lives. - Use spiritual vision and powerful fortification to...
Ponderize – John 14:16-18
John 14:16-18 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another aComforter, that he may babide with you for ever;17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye...
Compliments: If You Think It Say It!
The best compliment is any compliment! One of my love languages is affirmation, I love to get a compliment. In fact, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t appreciate a compliment. The problem is that most people will think something nice about someone, and never tell them....
