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Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: July 2020
I cannot wait until we can go visit the temple. For now, I must get my fill through indexing, family history, praying and reading the scriptures. The amount of effort needed to incite the Spirit that is easily felt in the temple is worth it though. "I promise you that...
14 Quotes for Ensuring a Righteous Judgment
By Elder James R. Rasband To ensure a righteous judgment, the Savior’s atoning sacrifice will clear away the underbrush of ignorance and the painful thorns of hurt caused by others. The Book of Mormon Teaches the Doctrine of Christ Last October, President...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: June 2020
We’re all just walking each other home! But that doesn’t mean the journey is the same for everyone! Some will stumble. Others will be placed into unfair and difficult situations. No two lives will be the same, but we are each built with the strength and ability to...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: May, 2020
I think that if we can recognize the sacrifice that was made by Jesus, not just for us, but for all, we can start to look outside ourselves a little more, and start to see others as Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father see them, as children of God, with infinite...
14 Quotes from Shall We Not Go On in So Great a Cause?
By President M. Russell Ballard Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles We should always remember the price Joseph and Hyrum Smith paid, along with so many other faithful men, women, and children, to establish the Church. Thank you very much,...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint — April 6th – 30th
We aren’t meant to all be the same! It’s our strengths and weaknesses that make us unique and provide variety. These differences help strengthen relationships and make our lives better. Remember that we can lean on others for support and yet, at other times, we can...
7 Quotes from the Opening Remarks for the April 2020 General Conference
By Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints My beloved brothers and sisters, as we welcome you to this historic April 2020 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for reasons you know, I stand before...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: March 25th – April 5th, 2020
‘The reward is so great, so eternal and everlasting, so joyful’ that we will scarcely comprehend the price that was asked of us in life. All we are asked is to love one another, keep the commandments, come unto the Father with broken hearts and contrite spirits in the...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint — March 10 – March 24
As we journey thru life, opportunities will arise to help and serve others. We cannot make this journey alone, and it’s thru serving others and being served by others, that we can make it. God loves each and every one of us, and loves to see us serve one another....
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint – February 18 – March 9
Mothers and wives are some of the most under appreciated yet valuable members of society. They do it all and many work on top of everything else. A mother’s influence on her children cannot be overstated. The Army of Helaman credited their mothers with teaching them...
15 Quotes from Take Up Our Cross
Take Up Our Cross - Ulisses Soares The cost is steep, but the reward is priceless. Come unto Him and He will bless you beyond measure! "the Savior emphasized that all those who are willing to follow Him need to deny themselves and control their desires, appetites, and...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: Feb. 7-17
February 7th - February 17th, 2020 "Every day you are teaching your children what it means to be a father." - Larry M. GibsonIt is said that when we think about our relationship with our Heavenly Father, we are really thinking about our relationship with our earthly...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: January 14th – 24th, 2020
People, whether they are members, less actives, or nonmembers, have the unique ability to tell if someone really cares. If your invitations are half-hearted or without any real intent, people can tell, just as God can tell when we really mean it when we pray, or when...
Fireside: We’ve Gone! Will We Do?
I got called to be Bishop in November. It was an overwhelming time to be called to be Bishop, but as a Bishopric, we managed to keep our heads afloat and the building is still standing. As we rounded into the new year, I was asked when I wanted to have the annual...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: December 25, 2019 – January 13th, 2020
December 25, 2019 - January 13th, 2020 As we round out the year, take time to evaluate where you have been and how far you have come. Once you appreciate that, you can realize the importance of not falling into old patterns. You may also recognize the need to be a...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: December 3rd – 24th
Forgiveness isn’t a gift for the offender, it’s a gift for the victim. There are all sorts of trials in life and one of them might be an undeserved injustice that affects you personally. How we deal with that injustice speaks to our heart. I’m not suggesting...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint – Christmas 2019
Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, my Redeemer and Advocate, lived! He was born a helpless babe in a humble stable. He lived and taught and suffered and died for me and for you! This Christmas season, look to Him and marvel at the gifts He has given you! "Because...
Called as a Bishop!
A little over 6 weeks ago, I was in the middle of organizing games for some youth while at our Stake Youth Conference. I was in the Stake Young Men's Presidency, a calling which I loved deeply. There I was, minding my own business, heckling some youth into...
25 Quotes from Power to Overcome the Adversary by Peter M. Johnson
Power to Overcome the Adversary - Peter M. Johnson You are unique and irreplaceable! You are made of the stars and your spirit is of divine heritage! Never question your worth or what you have to offer! Doing so would question the time and effort He has put into you,...
22 Quotes from Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies by M. Russell Ballard
Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies -- M. Russell Ballard When we minister to one another, we love each other! When we love each other, we enjoy the time spent with each other and miss each other. When sickness, tragedy or death befalls someone we minister to,...
