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Intentional And Concentrated Effort

“Today and the days ahead require more focused and concentrates effort, guarding against diversions and carelessness.” — Neil L. Andersen We put ourselves into very real danger when we assume we are okay, ‘all is well in Zion’ should never be our cry, in our own...

We Choose Who We Follow

“When we follow Satan, we give him power. When we follow God, He gives us power.” — Paul V. Johnson We choose who we follow! A great question to ask yourself is which of these two has your best interest at heart? And who will have your back?

The Lord Is Not Saying Do What You Want

”The Lord is not saying, ’do whatever you want.’ He is saying, ’Let God Prevail.’ He is saying, ’Come, follow me.’ He is saying, ’live in a holier, higher, more mature way.’ He is saying, ’keep my commandments.’” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf General Conference pulls no...

Don’t Let What’s Happening Around You Get Inside You

“Ships don’t skink because of the water around them! Ships sink because of the water that gets in them! Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you.” — Unknown We are a product of what we revolve our life around! If we focus on the good, we’ll see the good,...

Repentance Takes Care Of The Past

“Repentance takes care of the past, faith takes care of the future, and the Holy Ghost helps us with today.” — Neal A. Maxwell Trust in the Lord, have Faith in God, and Listen for the Holy Ghost! They all work together to help us return to live with our Heavenly...

The Heavens Are Truly Open

“The heavens truly are open, and revelation flows freely as we seek it.” — Wendy Watson Nelson Conference is coming! Revelation will flow, inspiration will uplift. We must prepare ourselves to be ready to hear the messages shares. They will be amazing, and timely, but...

This Path Cannot Be Easy

“This path cannot be easy for any of us. There is too much refining needed for it to be easy.” — D. Todd Christofferson We are on the road less travelled, and that road is straight and narrow with much easier routes. It none of them get us where we need to be, except...

The Word Of God Has The Power

“The word of God… has the power to fortify the saints and arm them with the spirit so they can resist evil, hold fast to the good, and find joy in this life.” — Ezra Taft Benson Canonical Scripture and Modern Day revelation are keys to helping us to grow spiritually...

May This Conference Be A Time Of Peace And Spiritual Feasting

“May this conference be a time of peace and spiritual feasting for you. May you seek and receive personal revelation during these sessions.” — Russell M. Nelson Conference time is coming up! It’s a few of my favourite times of the year! In the coming days, prepare...

Conversion Comes By Doing

“Conversion won’t come while doing nothing. ….it comes by doing.” — Rebecca L. Craven A ship in harbour is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. We only strengthen our testimonies by continual exercise and effort. Coasting and casualness lead to calamity,...

Stand In Awe Of Jesus Christ

“I pray that we will stand in awe of Jesus Christ and His complete, infinite, and perfect love.” — Ulisses Soares Putting the appropriate focus and priority on Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Redeemer will help us to identify the most important things. The things of...

Put Your Whole Heart In

“We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.” — Marvin J. Ashton We have been asked to put our whole heart into living this Gospel, and while I know it’s tempting to coast, living that way does not yield committed disciples of...

We Can Preach The Gospel Without Saying A Word

“Whenever we show Christlike love toward our neighbor, we preach the gospel-even if we do not voice a single word.” — Gary E. Stevenson We are asked to love one another, no ifs, ands, or buts. And the challenge we are given is to love everyone, not just the ones we...

God Walks With Us And Waits

“I don’t walk with God, I can’t keep up with Him. He walks with me, and He waits for me every time I fall behind.” — Foggy Mind on Facebook Jesus Christ is always there, waiting to help us. He meets us where we are and helping to grow and be better. I’m grateful all...

Miracles Occur As We Care For Each Other As He Would

“Miracles occur as we care for each other as He would.” — Gerrit W. Gong Being like Jesus means to be a blessing to those around us. Are we loving, serving and inspiring those around us? Are people better for having known us? Do we shine the light that Christ has...

We Can Respect And Accept Without Endorsing Their Beliefs

“We can accept and respect others without endorsing their beliefs or actions that do not align with the Lord’s will.” — Jörg Klebingat Religious freedom goes both ways, we cannot ask for respect and space in our beliefs and not honour that same freedom for others. The...

We Should Be Agents Who Act

“Listeners should not just passively listen, hoping inspiration will come without any effort. We should be agents who act and not objects that are acted upon.” — David A. Bednar Listening is an action word, which requires effort on our part. That effort should always...

Know The Truth

”Know the truth related to your conversion. The truth is that you must own your own conversion. No one else can do it for you.” — Russell M. Nelson We are each responsible for our own testimony and conversion. Life is gonna happen no matter what we think or believe,...

The Antidote To Satan’s Scheme

“The antidote to Satan’s scheme is clear: we need daily experiences worshipping the Lord and studying His gospel.” — Russell M. Nelson We capital N need these experiences and we need our children to have them too. There is too much at stake to be casual. Satan is...

I Will Proceed To Do A Marvellous Work – Isaiah 29:14

“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.” — Isaiah 29:14 Trust in the Lord. It’s much...

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