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The Redeeming Power of Christ to Rescue Us
2 Nephi 10:24 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, reconcile yourselves to the will of God, and not to the will of the devil and the flesh; and remember, after ye are reconciled unto God, that it is only in and through the grace of God that ye are saved....
10 Quotes from “The Power of Sustaining Faith” by Henry B. Eyring
You can find the full talk here, http:// https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/34eyring?id=p1#p1 My purpose today is to convey the Lord’s appreciation for your sustaining His servants in His Church. And it is also to encourage you to...
Go and Say “I Am Sorry”
“One morning a family gathered to study the scriptures as usual. As they gathered, the father felt a negative spirit: some members of the family did not look very excited to participate. They had family prayer, and as they started to read the scriptures, the father...
A Great and Marvelous Work; Will Fill Your Soul with Joy (D&C 11; Applying the Scriptures to Our Lives)
My daughter was listening to the Doctrine and Covenants while running last night, and she came home and suggested I read D&C 11. I told her that I would read it first thing in the morning. As I followed through on my promise, I couldn’t believe the awesomeness...
Monkey Traps — Excuses We Use to Justify Our Sins
It's been suggested that an effective way to catch a certain breed of monkey is to simply find a coconut, drill a small hole in it big enough to slide a child hand into, secure said coconut and toss a couple nuts inside. Monkeys will smell the nuts and track it to the...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: May 28 – June 1, 2019
Take time out to laugh. Be with people who make you happy. We are not simply meant to come to mortality in order to get a body and be tested. Just don’t become so enamoured with chasing happiness and fun that we forget to focus on things that matter most. But still,...
Christ is Our Shepherd: Sheep vs Goats (Come, Follow Me Weekly Challenge JST Mathew 1; Mathew 25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21)
Christ is the shepherd for everyone on the earth. He is aware and attentive to his flock at all times of the day and night. He is aware of who is lost, hurt, wandering, and astray. His hand is stretched out to them constantly in an attempt to pull them to safely home....
9 Powerful Quotes From Just as He Did By Bishop W. Christopher Waddell
9 Powerful Quotes From Just as He Did By Bishop W. Christopher Waddell https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/15waddell President Nelson taught that “because it is His Church, we as His servants will minister to the one, just as He...
10 quotes from “Where Will This Lead” by President Dallin H. Oakes
Find the full talk here, http:// https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/35oaks?id=p1#p1 The restored gospel of Jesus Christ encourages us to think about the future. It explains the purpose of mortal life and the reality of the life to...
Podcast – Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness
Lesson: Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness By Sharon Eubank Podcast by: Craig Conover In this lesson I discuss some exciting teachings, and to name just a few: - How to re-connect with our source of light - Jesus Christ - Christ heals our...
Lesson: Missionary Work; Share What is in Your Heart by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Wherever you are on this earth, there are plenty of opportunities to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” - Dieter F. Uchtdorf I believe this isn’t just referring to geographical locations. It’s true, the fields are ripe on every continent. But they...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint – May 23-27, 2019
Adam needed Eve and Eve needed Adam, just like my wife and I need each other! I’m grateful for a plan that teaches us to work together. That same plan provides for anyone who hasn’t found their partner, an opportunity to find them in the next life. "The greatest power...
Answers to Prayer
Alma 36:36 Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord...
18 Quotes by Henry B. Eyring “A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells”
You will find some of your greatest joys in your efforts to make your home a place of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a place that is permeated with love. United as one: That miraculous feeling is what we all want in our homes. There is the key to leading your...
9 Powerful Quotes From Answers to Prayer By Brook P. Hales
Answers to Prayer By Brook P. Hales https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/13hales?lang=eng We seek the Father’s divine guidance and help through heartfelt, earnest prayer. When we honor our covenants and strive to be more like our Savior, we are...
The Stranded, Lost Traveler
“May we recalculate our route if need be and look forward with great hope and faith. May we “stand up inside” by being valiant and “all in.” - Gary B. Sabin We’ve made the trip from Iowa to Arizona at least 30 times, it always has patches of desolation. This...
10 powerful quotes – Careful versus Casual by Becky Craven
Careful versus Casual https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/12craven?lang=eng As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to know how and where true happiness is found. It is found in carefully living the gospel...
The Holy Ghost; Become Familiar with the Still Small Voice
Have you ever received an extra special gift? The kind of gift that is too special to use in ordinary things? The gift that you put on the top shelf so that no one else can get to it? I remember when the smart watches first came out and Mark was so excited to get one....
7 Quotes from President Russell M. Nelson’s closing Remarks for General Conference April 2019
You can find the full talk here, http:// https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/57nelson?id=kicker1#kicker1 We hope and pray that each member’s home will become a true sanctuary of faith, where the Spirit of the Lord may dwell. Despite...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint – May 19-22 2019
I’ve been on some tug o’ wars with some pretty big fellas. Sometimes, the big boys can win against insurmountable odds, but more often than not, the side with the more people pulling wins, doesn’t matter the size each person is. Let’s make sure we’re each doing our...
