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In times of distress let obedience be exact
Life is designed by God to be a testing geound and to present before us opportunities to show forth our obedience to Him in all circumstances. Abraham 3:25And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command...
Unshakably Within Me Forever
I simply just love this great Apostle. What great faith and conviction he has, I would love to have just a sliver of that faith and conviction."The Book of Mormon is at the heart, at the very center, of the hope and testimony and conviction of this work that is...
Extraordinarily Obedient
Background image by: William McIntosh https://flic.kr/p/XPp4fvThis is such a powerful statement and it puts in perspective how important obedience really is. Pick your favorite scripture hero and all the many great miracles, knowledge and mysteries came to them in...
Be the reason someone smiles today
Laughter and smiles are contagious, so be the reason someone smiles today. 😀
Keep Gethsemane in your mind
M Russell Ballard wrote on his Facebook page today about our need to keep the Savior's atoning sacrifice in our minds."I challenge you to keep Gethsemane in your mind. Go there in your mind from time to time. See the old gnarled olive trees and see our Savior on His...
Seems impossible until done
Isn't this true? Our human minds tend to require the "seeing is believing" concept. Look at the 4 minute mile, it was first achieved in 1954 by Roger Bannister and now it is the standard for male runners. Let us not wait for a Roger Bannister to come along and show us...
The Obedient are Enlightened
Background image by: Jim Harmer https://www.facebook.com/harmer/posts/10101315027917244There is a power in obedience and this quote explains that power very well. It is the enlightening of the Holy Sipirt, transforing the obedient in degrees, until they come to the...
A Must Read Book – Visions of Glory
I have read Visions of Glory several times and everytime, I am rededicated to grow and develop in powerful ways. I love this book so much. John Pontius is such an amazing writer and I love all of his books. So, today go buy Visions of Glory if you don't have it or if...
God is my strength
Background image by: Rolf Schweizer https://flic.kr/p/WuY6CKIn my prayer this morning, I was asking for strength and the thought came to me that if I demonstrate faith in Him, I can be strong, because He strengthens me. I knew right then and there that I wanted...
Doctrine and Covenants 133:37
Doctrine and Covenants 133:37And this gospel shall be preached unto every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/133?lang=eng
Marriage is from God
Today was my last day to teach my Sunday School class. I was called to help my wife teach Sunbeams. It is a sad day. At the end of class i asked if they wanted for me to continue texting them a spiritual quote each day and they were excited and wanted me to continue....
Focus on what you can do
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Do not fail to plan your life
All things prove there is a God
Background image by: Dylan Toh https://flic.kr/p/WvKaAfLiterally everywhere I look, I am amazed at the beauty and majesty of all of God's creations from nature, to the immesity of space, to our bodies. They all sing praises unto God whether they personally want to...
Spiritual Buffet
Alexa made a weekly quote challenge that is really fun. This weeks challenge was to make a quote using a picture of the scriptures, and this is my entry. I thought this was funny but it also got me thinking. I personally love buffets. I love selecting my food,...
A True Master
You are of infinite worth
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Excuses make you weak
1 Samuel 15:22
1 Samuel 15:22And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/1-sam/15?lang=eng
