by Todd Bruce | Dec 5, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Distractions, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, God
“Freed from the need for love, approval or appreciation from others, our sacrifices become the purest and deepest expressions of our gratitude and love for the Savior and our fellow men.” — L. Todd Budge The road is straight that leads to eternal life. There are many...
by Todd Bruce | Dec 4, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, challenge, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Trials, Work
“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” – Ann Landers Trials and challenges are opportunities for growth, but we must be willing to put the work in to take advantage of...
by Todd Bruce | Dec 4, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Atonement, Birth of Jesus, Christ, Christmas, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, God's Love, life, Love, Thomas S. Monson
“Because He came there is meaning to our mortal existence.” — Thomas S. Monson Because Jesus Christ loves us, He came to earth as an infant, lived a life with all its challenges, and suffered, bled and died for us, so we can return to live with our Heavenly Parents....
by Todd Bruce | Dec 4, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Gerrit W. Gong, God, God's Love, Jesus Christ, Repentance
“When we repent, when we confess and forsake our sins, the Lord says He remembers them no more. It is not that He forgets; rather, in a remarkable way, it seems He chooses not to remember them, nor need we.” — Gerrit W. Gong I’m grateful for a loving Saviour and a...
by Todd Bruce | Dec 3, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Giving, God, Keep the Commandments, Obedience
“The submission of one’s will [ or heart] is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God’s altar. … however, when you and I finally submit ourselves, by letting our individual wills be swallowed up in God’s will, then we are really giving something...
by Todd Bruce | Dec 2, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Birth of Jesus, Christmas, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Jesus Christ, Thomas S. Monson
“May we, as did the wise men, seek a bright, particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Savior’s birthday.” — Thomas S. Monson Look to the Saviour of the world as a foundation, as a force for good and as the only way mankind can truly shake off the chains...
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