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The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Come Follow Me (We Are Responsible for Our Own Learning)
Tonight’s “Come Follow Me” family study was amazing again. We got to study the 10 virgins from Mathew. 25:1-13 Mathew 25: 1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the...
8 Faith Quotes by D. Todd Christofferson: Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ
Click here for lesson helps: https://spiritualcrusade.com/2018/10/lesson-firm-and-steadfast-in-faith-of.html To persevere firm and steadfast in the faith of Christ requires that the gospel of Jesus Christ penetrate one’s heart and soul. President Russell M....
7 quotes from Revelation for the church Revelation for Our Lives by President Russell M. Nelson (part 2)
Revelation for the Church Revelation for Our Lives by President Russell M. Nelson. Given in April 2018. https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation- for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?l=eng To be sure, there may be times when you feel as...
Gratitude
To be grateful is to practice being humble! "Gratitude requires awareness and effort, not only to feel it, but to express it. - Bonnie D. Parkin ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Growth
Without effort, how can we expect to grow? "If our attempts are but feeble, they will make us better than if we made no effort whatsoever." - Ellis R. Shipp ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Making Our Homes A Temple
While visiting Utah at a family reunion this past summer, we all decided to spend one of the days on the Salt Lake City temple grounds. I’m always in awe of the peaceful spirit that dwells at the temple. It’s the perfect example of being in the world but not being of...
The Living Christ paragraph 10-11
“That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:22–24). We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the...
Peacemakers
The one feeling that Satan cannot simulate is peace. As Christians, we should be helping others to feel that peace! "I urge you to be peacemakers. To love peace. To seek peace. To cherish peace. To create peace. - Jeffrey R. Holland ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Beginning of All Wisdom
One of the first things a baby learns is to love and rely on their parents. We aren’t so different except we often don’t recognize how much we need our Heavenly Parents. Love God and grow! "To Love God is the Beginning of All Wisdom." - Karl G. Maeser ~Todd...
Do What is Right
Even if you are not big into resolutions, you can still resolve to be better and everything will work itself out! "Do what is right; let the consequence follow." - Hymn 237, Do What is Right ~Todd @ellkvalleylatterdaysaint
Friends: For the Strength of Youth
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Everyone needs good and true friends. They will be a great strength and blessing to you. They will influence how you think and act, and even help determine the person you...
Stretch yourself to the limit
"The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit." Jim Rohn This is a great quote to kick off the new year. I am...
9 quotes from “Revelation for the church, Revelation for our lives by President Russell M. Nelson (part 1)
https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?l=eng How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? If Joseph Smith’s transcendent experience in the Sacred Grove teaches us anything, it is that the...
Forgiveness: Come Follow Me (We are Responsible for Our Own Learning)
What a fantastic discussion we had last night for our family prayer and scripture time. We are following the “Come Follow Me” program put out by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, it’s a family bible study of the New...
The Spirit of Revelation
Joseph Smith described this principle when he taught the following: “The Spirit of Revelation is in connection with these blessings. A person may profit by noticing the first intimation of the spirit of revelation; for instance, when you feel pure...
New Year Resolutions with a Twist
I don’t know about you, but I am one who loves Mondays. In my mind, it’s my chance to start over, my chance to accomplish whatever my heart desires. I can’t start on Friday? That would mess everything up. Monday is Magical. If I had a graph of my life, Monday’s would...
You are a success when you help others
“You are not a true success unless you are helping others be successful.” Jon Gordon When we look outside of ourselves and focus on others, there is a power that comes into our own life. This power is charity, or the pure love of Christ, that empowers us as we...
Be Better
Seems like a great time to recommit to being a little better! "Try a little harder to be a little better." - Gordon B. Hinckley ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Only God Knows Hearts
Let’s lift one another and be grateful for whatever anyone has to offer. Everyone brings different gifts and everyone has different challenges. Let’s let God be the judge and be accepting of everyone. "Only God Knows Hearts." - Henry B. Eyring ~Todd...
Future as bright as your faith
If your faith is strong and bright then you will have a fun and bright life. Other wise if you don't have very much faith then you won't have a very bright future. I love this quote because it encourages people to grow their faith to have a better future. Ashlyn
