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Allowing Teens to Lead Family Scripture Study is Magical: Come Follow Me NOW! (John 1)
“When we follow the prophets’ counsel to hold family home evening, family prayer, and family scripture study, our homes become an incubator for our children’s spiritual growth. There we teach them the gospel, bear our testimonies, express our love, and listen as they...
Pay the Price
I loved Elder Corbridge’s recent BYU devotional. You can tell that he’s felt the despair that comes with the absence of the Spirit! I echo his statement, do what you need to do to get and keep the Spirit in your life. Make the changes necessary, push yourself to be...
Hope is the spur of life
"Hope is the spur of life." Edward Counsel Hope is so powerful in our lives. This reminds me of some verses in the Book of Mormon. Moroni 7:40-41 40 And again, my beloved brethren, I would speak unto you concerning hope. How is it that ye can attain unto faith, save...
It Is Worth It
I appreciated Elder Corbridges recent BYU devotional! If you haven’t heard it, go review it! Also, it IS worth it! Stand For Ever - Lawrence E. Corbridge "When we have felt, or fell, uncertain, alone, frustrated, angry, let down, disappointed, or estranged from God...
I Finally get it: Christ is Already Carrying Our Burdens
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matt. 11:28–30.) …...
We will Serve the Lord
Where is our focus? Is it towards the temple, the Gospel, the scriptures and Jesus Christ? It is time we re-evaluate how we spend our time and focus on the best things! Choose you this day whom ye will serve; ... but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. -...
Our Vote Counts
This is a vote we cannot afford to be casual with, for refusing to choose is, in itself, a decision. Make your vote count, make a difference, be better! "The Lord is voting for me, and Lucifer is voting against me, but it is my vote that counts." - Boyd K. Packer...
6 Ways to Improve our Gospel Experience
I was at work the other week and we had a safety meeting. In this meeting, we discussed safety topics that pertain to our work environment. This led to a discussion of a recent work site incident and the topic of distracted driving came up. The safety reps shared...
Bucket of Faith: 3 Nephi 1 (Applying the Scriptures to Our Lives)
3 Nephi 1:13 Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth...
WIN WIN WIN
For our Monday kickoff meeting at work, they had us break into groups and discuss with each other our attitude that we were going to bring to work this week. I told them that I was going to win and my clients would win. When we shared with the whole company, our...
Diligently Seek Him
As I've studied our "ComeFollow Me" manual and prepared to teach our Sunday School class at church, I've remembered Nephi. Nephi, son of Lehi, exemplified one who sought Christ regularly and diligently, and one who found profound answers as he listened to and followed...
13 Quotes from “Our Campfire of Faith” by Gerrit W. Gong (Part 1)
For those who seek, allow, and live for it, the dawn of faith, sometimes gradually, will come or can return. Attempt to be creative, even if the results are modest. … Creativity can engender a spirit of gratitude for life and for what the Lord has woven into your...
The Secret Ingredient to Marriage
I’m about to give you the best marriage advice that I’ve received. It trumps all other advice, and encompasses all other marriage tips. I was having a very frustrating moment and happened to mention something about it to a sister of mine. Lovingly, she told me to...
John 1:38-39
John 1:38-39 38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? 39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode...
A Christian ‘Casualty’
Our spiritual health is important and we are only as strong as we want to be. Put the effort in to learn and grow. Exercise faith and grow in the Gospel. "I truly believe there can be no casual Christians, for if we are not watchful and resolute, we will become in the...
Noise of the World
Where is our focus? On the things of the world? Or the things of God? We cannot be found dividing our attention when it means less focus on God. "We must never let the noise of the world overpower and overwhelm that still small voice." - L. Tom Perry ~Todd...
Language: For the Strength of Youth
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good. How you communicate should reflect who you are as a son or daughter of God. Clean and intelligent language is evidence of a bright and wholesome mind. Good language that uplifts,...
Begin doing good
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." Walt Disney
Come, Follow Me -John 1
This first slide is just John 1 The next slide is word for word from the original Come, Follow Me-For Individuals and Families, John 1 Find the original here, https://www.lds.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2019/04?lang=eng...
Tribute to Moms: Toughest Job with the Greatest Rewards
To mothers everywhere....Our job may be the toughest on the planet, but the rewards are by far the greatest! I’ve always believed anything of great value requires hard work. Motherhood is no different--whether we are puking our guts out and nauseated all day, or...
