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Spiritual Maturity
Taking offence only diminishes our own ability to feel the Spirit. We must remember that others are human too, they struggle, get angry, murmur and complain. Often they are needing comfort and guidance. Their choices should not factor in to our own decisions. "One of...
There is No Point of No Return
I’m grateful that life isn’t fair, because if it were, we would all fall short! Heavenly Father provided a plan for each of us to return and live with Him, if we want to and are willing to make the changes necessary to be better. "Each of us strays and falls short. We...
An Earthly Circumstance
Trials are a part of life. They either help us grow, or we can be buried by them. Our response to those trials shape our Spiritual selves. Having an eternal perspective helps us to see the light at the end of the tunnel and focus on things that matter most. "Never let...
Acknowledge the Hand of God
Emma Smith was an inspiration. All the hardships and all the service she rendered. It could not have been easy, especially when Joseph Smith was martyred. May we all have the same faith to look for God in all things. "I desire that whatever may be my lot in life, I...
Those Who Are Happiest
It’s okay to be discouraged, just don’t dwell on the negative things in life! Do what you need to in order to be happy and grow! Look for the positives, focus on the bigger picture and remember, you can always ask for help! "In spite of discouragement and adversity,...
Lift Where You Stand
We are strong together and even stronger when everyone pitches in! "Stand close together and lift where you stand." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf Lift Where You Stand - Dieter F. Uchtdorf ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Missionary Work: Jonah Style
My Uncle got his mission call just like every other 19-year-old young man who had made the decision to serve the Lord for two years. He was going to teach the people of the Philippines. That is until he got scared and ran away. That’s right! My uncle ran away. No one...
Our Campfire of Faith
My wife taught this lesson on Sunday and I helped her by making a picture to hang on the wall and a handout to give to each sister. Here is the link to the full talk: https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/our-campfire-of-faith?l= This really got me...
Responding to the Promptings of the Holy Ghost that Our Children Receive.
As parents in Zion, you have received the gift of the Holy Ghost. As you pray for guidance, “it will show unto you all things what ye should do” in teaching your children. As you develop processes of learning, “the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts...
Matthew 14:31
Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
Addressing Doubts
“Seeking for and obtaining a testimony of spiritual truth requires asking, seeking, and knocking.” -David A. Bednar Questions are important. That is how the restoration came about. A young boy ASKED, in prayer, which church to join. This question came from serious...
Every strike brings me closer
"Every strike brings me closer to the next homerun." Babe Ruth
Know the Father: Come, Follow Me Weekly Challenge (Mathew 14-15; Mark 6-7; John 5-6)
Jesus knew who he was and he knew who is Father was. That unwavering confirmation gave him purpose and conviction to stand strong. He had a full understanding of who truly loved him, who would lead him safely home, and who would rescue him in time of need. He refused...
Go forward with Faith: For the Strength of Youth
By small and simple things are great things brought to pass. (Alma 37:6) The standards presented in this booklet are a guide to help you make correct choices. Review the standards often and ask yourself, “Am I living the way the Lord wants me to live?” and “How have I...
I Have the Faith
On Sunday for Come, Follow Me with the family it was my turn with the big kids but we switched so that Kiera could give her lesson she gave in Relief Society to the bigger kids. I took the kids upstairs and started teaching about Jesus and Peter walking on water. I...
The Divine Nature
2 Peter 1:3-4 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by...
Helping Our Children Apply the Scriptures to their Lives!
My children and I have a few games that we like to play on Sundays. One of them is to simply act out the scripture stories. Usually we act them out as they are in the scriptures and call it a day, but this afternoon I had a new idea. We decided to act them each out...
Lesson: Parents and Children by Dallin H. Oaks
Children are our most precious gift from God--our eternal increase. (Dallin H. Oaks) “I am the Child. All the world waits for my coming. All the earth watches with interest to see what I shall become. Civilization hangs in the balance, For what I am, the world of...
Learning by faith
Elder David A. Bednar taught: “As learners, you and I are to act and be doers of the word and not simply hearers who are only acted upon. Are you and I agents who act and seek learning by faith, or are we waiting to be taught and acted upon? … A learner exercising...
The Courage to Persevere (Applying the Scriptures to Our lives -Alma 58)
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. As a parent of 7 children of my own and an aunt of over 80 nieces...
