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Exaltation is to become predictable, dependable, united, and trusted
Before I share this amazing quote, let me set the stage here for a moment. How many of you, would open up a business with a partner or a group of partners that were unpredictable, not dependable, not unified in purpose, and ultimately not trust worthy? What about a...
Being Productive
Matthew 25:14 ¶For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability;...
Whom Say Ye That I Am?
While Jesus was living on the Earth, there were relatively few people who recognized Him and who He was. When Jesus asked Peter who He was and Peter answered correctly, Jesus told Peter that it was by the Holy Ghost that he came to know that truth.So… If we do not...
Joy to the World
A little something I didn't realize before, Joy to the World was actually written about the second coming of Christ, not His first coming.Joy to the world! The Lord is come;Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare him room,And heaven and nature sing,Joy to...
Just Do It
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.I have been thinking about these...
Consequences: Natures Way of Teaching
We have a tendency to try and protect our children/friends/family/country from negative consequences. This tendency comes from a place of love but the outcome may be more harmful than helpful. The more we learn that there aren’t consequences for our actions, the less...
Spiritual Brothers and Sisters
Luke 9:24For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.We can’t save ourselves, except in the process of losing ourselves through serving. Well then, who should we serve? Why?Have you ever had the...
Commandments
Commandments. Harsh word right? Who would want anyone telling them what to do?As parents we know that certain actions will lead to our children's happiness and others will lead to misery or death. Like don't play in the road, or don't take candy from strangers in...
Are ye stripped of pride?
Alma 5:2828 Behold, are ye stripped of pride? I say unto you, if ye are not ye are not prepared to meet God. Behold ye must prepare quickly; for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand, and such an one hath not eternal life.I keep having a dream about high school...
We need to be glorious
Orson PrattO man, remember the future destiny and glory of the earth, and secure thine everlasting inheritance upon the same, that when it shall be glorious, thou shalt be glorious also. (Joseph Fielding Smith, Man, His Origin and Destiny [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book...
Center our lives on the Savior
Happy New Year!! I thought this quote was very appropriate with the new beginning we all have. Let's start 2017 out on the right foot, and put the Savior as the center of our lives.Howard W. Hunter said, “If our lives and our faith are centered upon Jesus Christ and...
Not Resting in the Service of our Lord
A few nights ago, I was reading scriptures to my children before bed and came upon this scripture which is precious to me.Ether 12:2-32 And Ether was a prophet of the Lord; wherefore Ether came forth in the days of Coriantumr, and began to prophesy unto the people,...
Run After Our Salvation
Christopher McDougall, author of “Born to Run,” made this observation:“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it...
Immerse yourselves in the scriptures
Immerse yourselves in the scripturesEzra Taft Benson said, "I add my voice to these wise and inspired brethren and say to you that one of the most important things you can do as priesthood leaders is to immerse yourselves in the scriptures. Search them diligently....
Gratitude for Jesus Christ
Written by: Craig Conover Published on: November 14, 2010Talk Source: http://ldstalks.blogspot.com/2010/11/gratitude-for-jesus-christ.htmlI am truly honored to be able to speak to you today and on such a great topic.First of all, I would like to warn you that I...
Spend the day with Him whose witness I am
Spend the day with Him whose witness I amThis is a real neat story. As you read it, think about how you can enhance your relationship with the Savior.“One morning during this recuperative period, Elder Kimball’s bed was discovered empty. Thinking that he had taken a...
Gifts of the Spirit: we must seek them and seek God’s face through them
Gifts of the Spirit: we must seek them and seek God's face through themThis quote by President George Q. Cannon is absolutely amazing.“How many of you are seeking for these gifts that God has promised to bestow? How many of you, when you bow before your Heavenly...
Eternal Perspective
What brings you peace and comfort in your life? Is it an easy question to answer, or does it take a lot of thought?For me the answer is clear and undeniable! My knowledge of God's great plan of happiness for each of us gives me an eternal perspective that brings...
How to share the beautiful message of the Lord Jesus Christ
How to share the beautiful message of the Lord Jesus Christ Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan - Ensign May 2000 - ensign Highlights https://www.lds.org/ensign/2000/05/heavenly-father-has-a-special-plan?lang=engElder Yoshihiko Kikuchi Of the Seventy40.7%: First,...
God the Father – The Encyclopedia of Mormonism Highlights
God the Father - The Encyclopedia of Mormonism"As the Prophet Joseph Smith said, "God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens! That is the great secret" (TPJS, p. 345). Thus, the Father became the Father at some time...
