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All Things Work for Our Good: Life Lesson from Dad
I am forever thankful for my dad’s diligence in teaching me that all things work for our good. “All things shall give thee experience and shall be for thy good.” D&C 122:7 As a young girl and a teen I didn’t truly understand how true this statement is....
3 Dangers in the Church
I appreciated the dates these were firstly and secondly quoted! I’m confident this warning applies today as much as ever! All of these relate to Pride in some form or another, whether is boasting of our own accomplishments and not recognizing God's hand, or thinking...
When Men Speak Ill
This saying hung in my parents downstairs bathroom for years! It’s probably still there! I love it’s message to live with Integrity! "When men speak ill of thee, live so as nobody may believe them." - Plato ~todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Shine Together
Let us light the world, and together we can show the world what our Religion and our God truly mean to us. "as we allow that Christmas light to shine, we will shine brighter in these contentious times. If enough of us shine together, we can illuminate a path toward...
7 Things President Gordon B. Hinckley Encouraged Mother’s to Teach Their Children
The talk " Your Greatest Challenge, Mother" by Gordon B. Hinckley was given in October 2000. It is a talk I highly recommend you read. Here is the link... https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/your-greatest-challenge-mother?l=eng Teach your children...
Our money is proportionate to our goodwill
”In many cases, the amount of money you make will be in direct proportion to the amount of goodwill you have in your market.” Frank Kern
10 Promise Filled Quotes by President Russell M. Nelson: Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints
I leave my love and blessing upon you, that you may feast upon the word of the Lord and apply His teachings in your personal lives. The new home-centered, Church-supported integrated curriculum has the potential to unleash the power of families, as each family follows...
Come, Follow Me; Conversion Is Our Goal
The content you will find here is word for word exactly as you will find it in the original manual. https://www.lds.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2019/intro?l=eng The aim of all gospel learning and teaching is to...
Christmas Traditions
As I sit here listening to Christmas Piano Music , I got to thinking about Christmas traditions. I grew up the youngest of six kids. Christmas was always a special time of year, as it is for most families. The Christmas season would generally start with a family...
The Living Christ para 6 & 7
“Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: “His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice...
Worship Him
We celebrate the Christmas season in honour of the birth of the Saviour. But let’s also remember, why he was so important and honour Him year round! Oh come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our maker! - Psalm 95:6 ~Todd...
Stand Up & Speak Up
No one has the same experiences and knows the same people as you! Be a good example to your friends, acquaintances, and coworkers. You are the example of the Church that they will use! Be kind, be firm, and defend the faith. "Stand up and Speak up for Truth --...
Education and Media: For the Strength of Youth
If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. You live in a day of marvelous technologies that give you easy access to a wide variety of media, including the Internet, mobile devices, video games, television,...
Lesson: Shepherding Souls by Gary E Stevenson
Shepherding Souls by Gary E Stevenson What a great topic today. I am super excited to jump in and talk about Shepherding Souls. I also pray that the spirit can be here in abundance, and that we can all be taught, even divinely. “In a recent discussion, President Henry...
2 Nephi Chapter 8: It’s Time to Wake Up and Get Excited! – Applying Scriptures to Our Lives
While reading 2 Nephi, chapter 8, I felt like I was having a personal counsel with my Heavenly Father. I’ve learned over the years to keep my family home evening lessons short. I figure I’ve got 5 minutes to share the important thing. Even with that, I...
Greatest Miracle in the Gospel
John A. Widtsoe [Y]ou know there is a great symbolism in irrigation. As a lifelong student of the subject I have always been impressed by the fact that the dry desert soil contains nearly all the elements of fertility. All that it needs is the enlivening power of a...
Joy in the Journey
Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans! Let’s enjoy all of life, not just the parts we planned for! "I plead with you not the let those most important things pass by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all...
Innkeeper
I love all that is implied with this thought. Each of us is responsible in opening the door and allowing Jesus into our hearts. "Each of us is an innkeeper who decides if there is room for Jesus!" - Neal A. Maxwell ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Come, Follow Me: We Are Responsible For Our Own Learning
Here is a few links to some commentary posts that go along with this week of Come Follow Me: h https://spiritualcrusade.com/2018/12/seek-and-you-shall-find-come-follow-me-week-1.html...
10 Inspiring Quotes by Jack N. Gerard: The Time is Now
If there is anything in your life you need to consider, now is the time. We live in a world of information overload, dominated by ever-increasing distractions that make it more and more difficult to sort through the commotion of this life and focus on things of...
