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Christmas Devotional- A Gift from Father: Accepted or Rejected By Elder Terence M. Vinson Of the Presidency of the Seventy
The spirit of Christmas is the same everywhere. Whether in Sydney, Salt Lake, or Sierra Leone; whether in Nuku’alofa, Newfoundland, or Nigeria, our Savior’s birth inspires people to do good things. This is the real spirit of Christmas--individuals helping others....
Christmas Devotional: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room By Elder Gary E. Stevenson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
At Christmas we celebrate the birth, life, and light of Jesus Christ, the literal Son of God and the Savior of the world. We find hope in the pronouncement that accompanied His birth: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. What if...
Christmas Devotional: Silent Night, Love’s Pure Light By Sharon Eubank First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
Our Heavenly Father is exactly like this. He sees us, His little children, trying. Our efforts don’t always succeed, but He knows how hard we are working--sometimes gritting our teeth and plunking through a disaster--and He loves us for it. For all of our dissonant,...
Christmas Devotional: Four Gifts That Jesus Christ Offers to You By President Russell M. Nelson
First, He gave you and me an unlimited capacity to love. That includes the capacity to love the unlovable and those who not only do not love you but presently persecute and despitefully use you. With the Savior’s help, we can learn to love as He loved. It may require...
Don’t Blame God
We cannot choose our trials, but we can choose how we respond. We are responsible for those decisions. We each must take responsibility for our lives. Who we are is typically a result of the decisions we are responsible for. "If you don't do your part, don't blame...
Limit use of cell phones
My young sisters--and adult women too--it will bless your lives if you limit your use of and dependence on cell phones. https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/parents-and-children?l=eng -Debbie
When the World Will Be Converted” By President Spencer W. Kimball
https://www.lds.org/ensign/1974/10/when-the-world-will-be-converted?lang=eng From an address delivered at a Regional Representatives Seminar, Thursday, April 4, 1974 My beloved brethren and sisters, this is a momentous time. I am sure that you know how weak I feel in...
11 Quotes on “Wilt Thou Be Made Whole” by Mathew L. Carpenter
Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, if we choose to repent and turn our hearts fully to the Savior, He will heal us spiritually. Our Heavenly Father is all-powerful and all-knowing. He knows our physical struggles. He is aware of our physical pains due to...
Be …
I was a teenager when I heard these inspired words from the Prophet. I was inspired then and I continue to be inspired by his council. "Be Grateful. Be Smart. Be Clean. Be True. Be Humble. Be Prayerful." - Gordon B. Hinckley ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Change your world
Change your thoughts = Change your world.
Study Found That “Mormon Teens Cope Best”
All these quotes come from “ Parents and Children” by Dallin H. Oaks in his October 2018 talk to the Relief Society. Find it here, https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/parents-and-children?l=eng Your uniqueness was recognized in a University of North...
Lehi and Sariah as parenting and marriage experts: Applying the Scriptures to Our Lives
I am thankful for the example of Lehi and Sariah in the book of Mormon, as parents that we can emulate. In the very beginning it says Nephi was born of goodly parents, who taught him of the goodness and mysteries of God. 1Nephi 1:1 I Nephi, having...
5 quotes for mothers from a talk given by Dallin H. Oaks
Even though he is quoting other people all of these wonderful quotes can be found in “Parents and Children” by Dallin H. Oaks given in October 2018. Fund it here, https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/parents-and-children?l=eng Children are our most...
Spirit of the Saviour
I love Thomas S. Monson. When I was a kid, before he was the prophet, I would always perk up when I heard his voice. His service is an inspiration. Let us serve others this Christmas, and always! [The] Christmases which touched my heart the most are Christmases filler...
9 Beautiful Quotes: Taking Upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ
May we faithfully take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ--by seeing as He sees, by serving as He served, and by trusting that His grace is sufficient. Can’t you see that everyone around you is a sacred being?” Can any one of you imagine our Savior letting you...
Is your view letting you see?
Recently I attended the temple with our deacons to do baptisms and this picture came to mind. I was waiting for my turn to do baptisms and the second witness worker invited me to take his place until it was my turn. At the time I didn't think much of it at first,...
Tender Mercies
We are blessed as we sacrifice in order to serve others. "I've always believed that some of God's tenderest of tender mercies come to those who are willing to sacrifice a little comfort and convenience to keep watch over his flock. - Brad Wilcox ~Todd...
Is God a Loving God? Yes!
“Your FAITH can move mountains!” Five years ago my life came crashing down around me. Trying and troublesome events happened that shook my whole being. For the first time in my life I wondered if God was loving. I began searching for evidence to answer my question; is...
The Living Christ paragraph 4
The Living Christ paragraph 4 “We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world.”...
Fight the Plastic Peril: Build the Muscles of GIVING
Now that we live in a day of plastic...we don’t carry a cash. As you walk into the store you’ll see the bell ringers. Most of us just smile, throw in some loose change if we are lucky to have any, and wave. I usually can find a dollar or some change. Today, there was...
