by Todd Bruce | Jun 21, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Adversity, Dallin H. Oaks, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint
“Adversities are temporary. What is permanent is what we become by the way we react to them.” — Dallin H. Oaks When life gets tough, we need to dig deep and rely on Christ. We do this by doing the things we all know we ought to be doing, such as reading scriptures,...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 25, 2023 | -General Conference, -Spencer, Adversity, Atonement, Cross, Discipleship, Jeffrey R. Holland, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Religion, sacrifice
Years ago, following a graduate school discussion on American religious history, a fellow student asked me, “Why have the Latter-day Saints not adopted the cross that other Christians use as a symbol of their faith?” Inasmuch as such questions about the cross are...
by Todd Bruce | Feb 7, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Adversity, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Trials
“It’s not so much about what we are going through in life but what we are becoming.” — Edward Duke The refining process is not for the faint of heart. It requires a great deal of adversity and it’s not the exact same process for everyone. Some require more heat, other...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 4, 2023 | -General Conference, -Spencer, Adversity, Burdens, Charity, Jesus Christ, judging, Latter Day Help, Love
The story is told of a man named Jack who had a beloved bird-hunting dog named Cassie. Jack was so proud of Cassie and often bragged about what a skilled dog she was. To prove this, Jack invited some friends to watch Cassie perform. After arriving at the hunting club,...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 14, 2023 | -General Conference, -Spencer, Adversity, Apr. 2022 General Conference, gathering, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Missionary Work, Peace, President Nelson, Russell M. Nelson, youth
My dear brothers and sisters, welcome to general conference! I have looked forward to this day with great anticipation. I pray for you every day. I have also prayed that this conference will be a time of spiritual rejuvenation for each one of you. Since last...
by Todd Bruce | Oct 7, 2022 | -Todd Bruce, Adversity, Covenants, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Path, Prayer, Trials
“The joy promised in the scriptures as the purpose of our existence should not be understood to mean that we will have no difficulties or sorrows.” — Jorge F. Zeballos We often make the mistake of thinking that because we are on the covenant path, or striving to be as...
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