by Todd Bruce | Nov 10, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Savior, Strength, Trials
“I fear that too many church members think if they are just a little tougher they can get through any suffering on their own. This is a hard way to live. Your temporary moment of strength can never compare to the Savior’s infinite supply of power.” — Anthony D....
by Todd Bruce | Nov 3, 2021 | Endure to the end, Jesus Christ, Story, Trials
“Frankly, few of us would probably write into our stories the trials that refine us. But don’t we love the glorious culmination of a story we read when the protagonist overcomes the struggle?” — Camille N. Johnson If we truly understood the problems others were...
by Todd Bruce | Oct 29, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Be Better, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, God, God's Love, Trials
“God loves us as we are – He also loves us too much to leave us this way.” — Brad Wilcox A pumpkin in a patch is a lovely site, but bringing it home and carving it with the kids, making special memories with it and having it be a part of our home really makes...
by Todd Bruce | Oct 27, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Atonement, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Healing, Jesus Christ, Power of God, Repentance, Sins, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Trials
“The Savior’s redeeming and healing power can cover any sin, wound or trial, no matter how large or how difficult. And there are leftovers. His grace is sufficient.” — Brent H. Nielsen The entirety of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is built on that statement! HIS GRACE IS...
by Todd Bruce | Oct 23, 2021 | -Todd Bruce, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, God's Love, Peace, serve, Trials
“In moments of difficulty and trial, there are few things that bring us greater preface and satisfaction than serving our fellow man.” — Moiés Villanueva As we add wood to the fire, not only do we brighten and warm those around the fire, but we are made Warmer in the...
by Spencer Charles | Oct 23, 2021 | -Spencer, Atonement, Burdens, challenge, Jeffrey R. Holland, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Trials
“Christ walked the path every mortal is called to walk so that he would know how to succor and strengthen us in our most difficult times. He knows the deepest and most personal burdens we carry. He knows the most public and poignant pains we bear. He descended below...
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