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The Meanest Mom in the World
“I had the meanest mother in the whole world. While other kids had no breakfast, I had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had pop and candy for lunch, I had to eat a sandwich. My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You’d think we were on a...
Beatitudes
Mathew 5 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for...
The Holy Ghost
If you are struggling, do what you need to in order to have the Holy Ghost present in your life. He is God’s gift to humanity to comfort, guide, and testify of Christ! "The Holy Ghost can do for us physically, emotionally, mentally, and intellectually what no man-made...
The Most Powerful Weapon
Read the scriptures, study them. God is in there! "The most powerful weapons the Lord has given us against all that is evil are his own declarations, the plain simple doctrines of salvation as found in the scriptures." - Harold B. Lee Scripture Study—The Power of the...
You’re NOT Alone
Here in Iowa we are experiencing record-breaking low temperatures. As I crossed over the Red Rock Dam, I noticed it is still flowing. My heart sank! Our dear earliest brothers and sisters walked across the frozen Mississippi River as they fled the mobs who threatened...
2 Nephi 31:10-11
2 Nephi 31:10-11 10 And he said unto the children of men: Follow thou me. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, can we follow Jesus save we shall be willing to keep the commandments of the Father? 11 And the Father said: Repent ye, repent ye, and be baptized in the...
Message to the Sisters
https://www.lds.org/blog/a-message-of-gratitude-and-a-promise-for-the-women-of-the-church-in-2019?lang=eng Check out the link above for the full article.
Lesson: Wounded by Neil L. Andersen
https://youtu.be/b-00W0jT-j0 Click the video above to enjoy a screen recording of me giving my lesson, or click the lesson slideshow down at the bottom of this post to go through it yourself without my commentary. So I gave my lesson to the Elder’s Quorum on Sunday,...
12 Quotes from Our Campfire Faith by Gerrit W. Gong
Ministering brings miracles and the blessings of covenant belonging--where we feel God’s love and seek to minister to others in that spirit. Gospel joy and blessings come when we seek to love the Lord and others with all our hearts and souls. The scriptures invite us...
Winners never quit
"Winners never quit and quitters never win." Vince Lombardi
Wisdom and Order
A busy and disorganized morning at work had me thinking about each person of a team doing the right things in the right order, almost like it was an inspired thought! See that all these things are done in wisdom and order for it is not requisite that a man should run...
Pleased with Every Effort
Keep trying, keep moving forward, and keep being awesome! We all struggle at times, that’s part of being human. Just keep doing what we need to do to invite the spirit into our lives. "Please know that the Lord is mindful and pleased with every effort you make," -...
Faith in Ourselves
We can do hard things! "One of the greatest weaknesses in most of us is our lack of faith in ourselves." - L. Tom Perry Be the Best of Whatever You Are Also quoted by P. Diddy of all people, ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Come, Follow Me- Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3, “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”
This first two are word for word what you will find in the original manual of Come, Follow Me- For Individuals and Families. You can find the original manual here,...
Music and Dancing: For the Strength of Youth
Praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing. Music can enrich your life. It can edify and inspire you and help you draw closer to Heavenly Father. Music has a profound effect on your mind, spirit, and behavior. Choose carefully the music you listen to. Pay...
Don’t be a hypocrite
I love that man better who swears a stream as long as my arm, yet deals justice to his neighbors and mercifully deals his substance to the poor, than the smooth-faced hypocrite. I do not want you to think that I’m very righteous, for I am not. There was one good man,...
The Perfect Coach
Mosiah 7:19 Therefore, lift up your heads, and rejoice, and put your trust in God. … I still remember how excited Chelsea was to run on the high school cross country team. The coach had a reputation of excellence as did his runners. Her first year was tough, she...
Control your attitude
"You can control your attitude. Set it each morning." Earl Nightingale That's what I love about life, we get to decide how we want to live it. Let's set our attitude every morning and all throughout the day.
Come Follow Me Weekly Challenge: Make a Change (Mathew 3, Mark 3, Luke 3)
This week’s challenge is...make a change in your life...one that you have been wanting to make. Go fo it! The purpose of the gospel is to...make bad men good and good men better, and to change human nature. -David O McKay Luke 3:5 Every valley shall be filled,...
Jesus wept
This is one of, if not the shortest verse in all holy writ, and yet it's power is great. Let's look at the story. John 11:32-36 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my...
