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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!...
Stay yourselves upon the God of Israel
I really liked this verse because it made me think about whether or not I am staying "upon the God of Israel." There are so many people who consider themselves Christian or a Latter-Day Saint but don't care enough and don't put in the effort to grow closer to Christ...
Ponderize – John 7:16-17
John 7:16-17 16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
No Trial is Wasted
As Jesus Christ suffered for all, He can now understand what everyone is going through. Each of our trials not only humbles us, but will give us experience and allows us to better empathize with one another! "No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is...
Reacting to Tragedy
How do we react when things don’t turn out as we planned? Notice the difference in Nephi’s reaction, to his brothers’ reactions, when he broke his bow. 1 Nephi 16: 18-23 18 And it came to pass that as I, Nephi, went forth to slay food, behold, I did break my bow,...
Ordinances and Covenants Give Us Strength
There is strength in our ordinances! There is strength in our covenants! There is strength in pressing forward through trials! There is strength in exercising faith through our temptations! Hold on and Press Forward! "After the Saviour received the ordinance of...
7 quotes from “Good Shephard, Lamb of God” by Gerrit W. Gong
You can find the talk here http:// https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/53gong?id=p1#p1 who better to succor each precious lamb than the Good Shepherd, and who better to be our Good Shepherd than the Lamb of God? United with His Father,...
Freefall- A Lessson In Trust
What does it mean to freefall? Basically, it means something that falls which is subject to the effects of gravity…falling without resistance… This concept reminds me of a game I used to play with my friends when I was a young adult. Basically, it was a...
People Over Problems
It’s easy to get bogged down in judgment of others! The Atonement allows for our sins to be forgiven, we should allow that the Atonement will cover the mistakes of others and that they are learning, just as we are. Forget the errors of others and love them! Treat them...
