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It’s Simple: Ministering and Missionary Work
Luke 15:4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? I know exactly how Heavenly Father feels. I’ve had several times where as a...
He Will Never Forget you
When you feel alone and forgotten, just remember that there is one who knows with exactness the feelings you are going through. He suffered for those feelings and can empathize with you perfectly. Lean on Him, and He will guide you out of the fog, to people who are...
Ponderize – Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16
7 Quotes from “The Immediate Goodness of God” by Elder Kyle S. McKay
Here is the link to his full talk, http:// https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/55mckay?id=kicker1#kicker1 Patience is key. Without it, we can neither develop nor demonstrate faith in God unto life and salvation. But my message today is...
Great Need for Righteous Mothers
Mom’s are the greatest! It’s no wonder that every prophet and apostle speaks of their mothers in a reverent tone. A righteous and diligent mom can make a huge difference in the life of their children. I’m grateful to my mom for her example and sacrifices and I’m...
15 Quotes by Neil L. Andersen “the Eye of Faith”
If we pick and choose what we accept in the proclamation, we cloud our eternal view, putting too much importance on our experience here and now. What is truth?” can be painfully complex to the secular mind. A Google search for “What is truth?” brings more than a...
Second Commandment: Love Others
“Overcoming the world means turning ourselves outward, remembering the second commandment: “He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” The happiness of our spouse is more important than our own pleasure. Helping our children to love God and keep His...
Let’s Hang On
This post by Al Carraway hit me! Doesn’t matter if you’re struggling or not, you matter and it’s nice to be told that! If you are struggling, know that you are loved and needed, people are cheering you on and praying for you! If you’re not struggling, know that you...
Pray and Work
We cannot do it alone, and we cannot do nothing. We need to do what we can, everything we can, in order to return to our Father in Heaven. But even doing all we can, it’s not nearly enough, not even close. This is where grace comes in! The Lord blesses us and makes up...
To Be Perfect
Would you cross this bridge? Sometimes people are placed in our path to teach us humility, they have faults and have made mistakes in their life. Just like us! The Lord doesn’t care what those faults are, so neither should we. ‘Don’t judge someone because they sin...
3 Quotes by Elder Mathias Held “Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit”
We should learn to discern the truth not only through our rational minds but also through the very still and small voice of the Spirit. As ye are desirous to … bear one another’s burdens, … and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, … if this be the desire of...
If Ye Have Faith
Faith is the first principle of the Gospel! Ever wonder why? Just think about it. Is there a principle that has a more profound effect? Or is more involved with the minutiae of our lives! I’m grateful for opportunities to exercise my faith and I’m grateful I have...
Revelation Amid Misery
If we are willing to dig deep and look for Christ in our lives, regardless of our circumstances, we can grow! And thru adversity, we can grow! If you’re struggling, look to Him! Strive to feel the Spirit in your life and do the right things! "You can have revelatory,...
Building an Eternal Legacy is Hard Work
I have been reading a book about the exploration of the Arabian desert in relation to Lehi and his family as they crossed the “wilderness” before heading to the “promise land.” I can hardly put the book down, it is so well written, and I have learned a great deal...
The Elderly: Absolutely Priceless
Carson was the master memory player, even though he was only three years old, he couldn’t be beat. He loved the game so much I decided to hit up all the thrift stores to find a variety of memory games. At one thrift store I found a game called “Whose there”,...
11 Quotes from “Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing” by Elder David A. Bednar
Find the whole talk here, http:// https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/54bednar?id=p1#p1 Blessings will come as we strive to fulfill our individual responsibility to learn and love the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Proper Sabbath-day...
Judge Righteously; Come, Follow Me Weekly Challenge (John 7-10)
John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. This topic was illuminated to me as I read through John 7-10. It is really the most perfect quality to develop, as our world is becoming more and more negative. This is a movement of not...
11 Quotes by M. Russell Ballard: “The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ”
Loving God and loving our neighbors is the doctrinal foundation of ministering; home-centered, Church-supported learning; Sabbath-day spiritual worship; and the work of salvation. As we strive to become faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we can find peace,...
Press Forward. He is Waiting!
When I was a kid, the men in my family regularly went wilderness camping. The most common form was via canoe trip in Quetico Park located in Northwestern, Ontario. These canoe trips were packed full of paddling, portaging, fishing, and swimming. There were some rainy...
Heavenly Promises Are Always Kept
It’s hard to focus on the positives when it’s pitch black out and you’re freezing cold! But God is watching, and the sun will rise, it will warm us to the bone and when it does, we’ll wonder why we ever doubted! But remember, God is always there! He never leaves us!...
