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An ounce of action
“An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.“ Ralph Waldo EmersonBackground image by: Steffen Ostli https://flic.kr/p/KUmJSK
Prepare to Meet God – By Elder Quentin L. Cook
Prepare to Meet God - By Elder Quentin L. Cook Highlights4.8%: As we prepare to meet God, we can know what our divinely appointed responsibilities are by reviewing the sacred keys restored in the Kirtland Temple.9.5%: After the vision closed, three ancient...
Doctrine and Covenants 84:35-37
Doctrine and Covenants 84:35-3735 And also all they who receive this priesthood receive me, saith the Lord;36 For he that receiveth my servants receiveth me;37 And he that receiveth me receiveth my Father;https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/84?lang=eng Free...
Conquer ourselves
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary
God does not do dwell in gloom and melancholy
“Be cheerful in all that you do. Live joyfully. Live happily. Live enthusiastically, knowing that God does not do dwell in gloom and melancholy, but in light and love.” Ezra Taft BensonBackground image by: Dan https://flic.kr/p/23MR2Vj
The Prophet of God – By Elder Neil L. Andersen Highlights
The Prophet of God - By Elder Neil L. Andersen Highlightshttp://www.lds.org/general-conference/2018/04/the-prophet-of-god?lang=eng13.4%: The Lord Chooses His Prophet13.7%: The selection of a prophet is made by the Lord Himself. There is no campaigning, no...
Doctrine and Covenants 84:34
Doctrine and Covenants 84:34They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God.https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/84?lang=eng
Expect Great Things of Yourself
Alexa: Build your foundation upon the rock of our Redeemer
Ashlyn: Somebody
Alexa: Let us walk in the light of the lord
Alexa: Let your light so shine
When I was reading this scripture, it made me think of Russell M. Nelson’s challenge in the youth devotional he gave. He challenged us to do five things and the last one is my favorite. He said to stand out, be a light, be different. This quote kind of ties to that,...
Lesson – His Spirit to Be with You
His Spirit to Be with You By President Henry B. Eyring I challenge you to have EARS that HEAR today. I believe, just like the Scriptures where every word is inspired by God, this talk follows that same pattern. I believe that every word, every story, and...
You must Dive In
Pearls don’t lie on the sea shore. If you want one, you must dive for it.The things with having it life, must be worked for. Never be afraid of getting your hands dirty in honest work.
Treasure is where your heart is
I love this picture and it captures the scripture so well. Matthew 6:19-2119 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where...
Doctrine and Covenants 84:33
Doctrine and Covenants 84:33For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their...
Lesson – His Spirit to Be with You
His Spirit to Be with You By President Henry B. EyringI challenge you to have EARS that HEAR today.I believe, just like the Scriptures where every word is inspired by God, this talk follows that same pattern. I...
Unity in Marriage
My brother-in-law posted a post on Facebook today about marriage that was really good. It reminded me of a 5th Sunday lesson my wife and I gave in our Church years ago. http://ldstalks.blogspot.com/2009/01/unity-in-marriage.htmlHere is my brother-in-law, Randy...
Consecration – shoulder squaring to better bear the yoke
“Consecration, likewise, is not shoulder-shrugging acceptance, but, instead, shoulder-squaring to better better the yoke.” Neil a Maxwell What a powerful quote. It gives a new perspective to consecration. I am ready to do more shoulder-squaring.
Doctrine and Covenants 66:12
Doctrine and Covenants 66:12Continue in these things even unto the end, and you shall have a crown of eternal life at the right hand of my Father, who is full of grace and truth.https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/66?lang=eng
