by Sherri Jorgensen | Oct 19, 2019 | -General Conference, Action, Baptism, baptism gift, Baptism of Fire, Come Unto Christ Artwork, commitment, Covenants, Dale G. Renlund, Distractions, Divine Nature, Faith, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, increase faith, Individual Worth, Jesus Christ, Keep the Commandments, Morality, Ordinances, Path, Savior
God invites us to cast our old ways completely out of reach and begin a new life in Christ. Being “converted unto the Lord” means leaving one course of action, directed by an old belief system, and adopting a new one based on faith in Heavenly Father’s plan and in...
by Todd Bruce | Apr 15, 2019 | Be Better, Choose the Right, Dale G. Renlund, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, God, good choices, Keep the Commandments, Obedience
Obedience is trust! Trust that what we are doing is correct and provides safety. As much as I want to rationalize something, God can see the bigger picture and I trust that He will lead me where I need to be! I will be obedient to Him and His commandments. It is a...
by Sherri Jorgensen | Apr 15, 2019 | -General Conference, -Sherri Jorgensen, Blessings, Come Unto Christ Artwork, Dale G. Renlund, Faith, pray, Prayer, Savior
Most blessings that God desires to give us require action on our part—action based on our faith in Jesus Christ. Restored truth reveals that blessings are never earned, but faith-inspired actions on our part, both initial and ongoing, are essential. Faith in the...
by Todd Bruce | Apr 14, 2019 | -General Conference, Blessings, Dale G. Renlund, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint
Loved this talk by Elder Renlund and this quote exemplifies agency. We can choose what we want out of life, but choosing to follow the teachings of the Saviour doesn’t earn us blessings or a standing in Heaven, but it does qualify us for growth. “You do not earn...
by Todd Bruce | Apr 1, 2019 | Be Better, Dale G. Renlund, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Empathay, Empathy, Patience, Patient
We are often the hardest on ourselves, but sometimes, we are far too hard on others. We need to give ourselves and others a break! We’re all just trying to learn and grow and doing what we know. “God is disappointed when we don’t recognize that others are...
by Todd Bruce | Feb 4, 2019 | Dale G. Renlund, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, growth
Everyone grows at a different pace, in their own season. If we’d like to space and time to grow we must allow others the same courtesy, although little nudges w/ love don’t hurt from time to time. “God encourages us to keep on trying, He expects us to also allow...
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