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Be the candlel
In a world that is so devoid of light, the Lord needs candles and mirrors to spread His light to all people. “There are two ways of spreading light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.” Edith Wharton Do not hide your light but let it so shine among men....
Light The World, 2018
I love this time of year. Every year the church puts out a “Light The World” advent calendar. This year is slightly different. They are doing it by week instead of by day. I am so excited about it!!! You don’t have to sign up. But it is fun to see how many people are...
Count Your Blessings
A quote from Jeffrey R. Holland’s recent visit with Saints in England! Love it! "Promise Him you would count your blessings, too, any time you begin to count your problems." - Jeffrey R. Holland ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaints
Witness
None have received a greater witness than did Joseph Smith, but when we receive our witness of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, let us honour them with a similar level of commitment. "I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared do...
Recognizing the Super Powers Within Us.
Clair and her family moved to Iowa. She was going to her first primary stake activity (Church activity). With her bubbly personality and taking the advise of her mom, she was determined to make friends. She sat by a couple of girls, and to get the conversation rolling...
Faith is not only the principle of action, but of power also
As we receive by faith all temporal blessings that we do receive, so we in like manner receive by faith all spiritual blessings that we do receive. But faith is not only the principle of action, but of power also, in all intelligent beings, whether in heaven or on...
Essential Friendship
In church, I have two callings. I am the second counselor in the Stake Young Men's Presidency and I teach Valiant boys, aged 9-11. In our small ward, when the boys turn 12, they age right into the Youth Sunday School. I currently have 7 of these boys. I've worked with...
Weakness vs Rebellion
I’m grateful for this principle. They seem similar, in that they both result in sin, but one is willful, while the other is a mistake or shortcoming, something to be worked on. Willful rebellion is a choice to not listen. "The Lord see weaknesses differently than He...
12 Blessing Filled Quotes by President Russell M. Nelson: The Correct Name of the Church
Jesus Christ directed us to call the Church by His name because it is His Church, filled with His power. -It is not a name change. -It is not rebranding. -It is not cosmetic. -It is not a whim. And it is not inconsequential. Instead, it is a correction. It is the...
Written on the wall of an orphanage
This was referenced in the talk “For Him” by Joy D. Jones. https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/for-him?lang=eng May I share with you some words of wisdom that were found on the wall of an orphanage in Calcutta, India: “If you are kind, people may...
Stepping Stones vs. Stumbling Blocks
It doesn’t matter how many times we stumble, the growth that come with learning to take those stepping stones will stay with us always. "The difference between a stepping stone and a stumbling block is how high you lift your foot... Christ will lift and guide us,...
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Conquering Fear
Hi, I am apart of your everyday life, but only if you let me. I make you weak, I make you tremble at the sight of me, and shudder at the sound of me. I can control your mind, your thoughts, and your actions. I live in the lives of many and am an expert at destroying...
11 Inspiring Quotes by Shayne M. Bowen: The Role of The Book of Mormon in Conversion
Shayne M. Bowen: The Role of The Book of Mormon in Conversion “Those who gain this divine witness [of the Book of Mormon] from the Holy Spirit will also come to know by the same power that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, that Joseph Smith is His revelator and...
Remember C.P.R. For The Soul
Just as C. P. R. has the ability to save someone’s life physically it can also save someone’s life spiritually, the letters just mean different things. C.P.R. for the spirit stands for Church. Pray. Read. If we go to church weekly and worthily, pray daily and read our...
Selfishness
Charity is the pure love of God. The opposite of charity is selfishness and pride. I’d rather be a builder than a destroyer. "Selfishness is really self-destruction in slow motion." - Neal A. Maxwell ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
Seek first the kingdom of God
Jacob 2:18-19 18 But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God. 19 And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek them; and ye will seek them for the intent to do good--to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to...
Friends
I’m grateful for the friends I’ve had, and the friends that I have, and the friends I will have! Even if we don't talk every day, every week, or every even year, I'm still grateful for our friendship. "Choose your friends carefully. It is they who will lead you in one...
In All Things Give Thanks: A Story From a Man and His Dog
I was working at the car lot when an elderly man walked In with his dog. He first apologized for having his dog with him, and then told me the rescue story of his dog and how they were now each other’s best friends. We talked about cars for a little bit, and he...
7 Inspiring Quotes From “For Him” by Joy D. Jones, October 2018 General Conference
Click here for lesson helps: https://spiritualcrusade.com/2019/02/relief-society-lesson-for-him-by-joy-d-jones.html This was a life changing talk for me study these quotes carefully and you will see what I mean. Here is the link to her full...
