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8 Quotes from ‘The Quorum: A Place of Belonging’ by Carl B. Cook
During Priesthood Session of April 2019 Conference, Carl B. Cook shared some important truths about Quorums and specifically about Priesthood Quorums. He shared experiences in a branch in Africa and how a Quorum helped some young men grow in the Gospel. He also shared...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: June 2-8, 2019
At any point, we can decide to come unto Him. The earlier the better. The more effort we put in and the longer that effort is put in, the greater opportunity we have to fill the oil in our figurative lamps and when the bridegroom comes, we will know Him. "No matter...
Monkey Traps — Excuses We Use to Justify Our Sins
It's been suggested that an effective way to catch a certain breed of monkey is to simply find a coconut, drill a small hole in it big enough to slide a child hand into, secure said coconut and toss a couple nuts inside. Monkeys will smell the nuts and track it to the...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint: May 28 – June 1, 2019
Take time out to laugh. Be with people who make you happy. We are not simply meant to come to mortality in order to get a body and be tested. Just don’t become so enamoured with chasing happiness and fun that we forget to focus on things that matter most. But still,...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint – May 23-27, 2019
Adam needed Eve and Eve needed Adam, just like my wife and I need each other! I’m grateful for a plan that teaches us to work together. That same plan provides for anyone who hasn’t found their partner, an opportunity to find them in the next life. "The greatest power...
Elk Valley Latter Day Saint – May 19-22 2019
I’ve been on some tug o’ wars with some pretty big fellas. Sometimes, the big boys can win against insurmountable odds, but more often than not, the side with the more people pulling wins, doesn’t matter the size each person is. Let’s make sure we’re each doing our...
Podcast – Press Forward! He is Waiting!
Press Forward! He is Waiting! Podcast by: Elk Valley Latter Day Saint In this post, I share some of the insights that I have learned in life about overcoming adversity and how through our adversity, we can grow closer to our Heavenly Father by relying on our Saviour,...
The Least of These
“Men cannot worship the creator and look with careless indifference upon His creations.” - Hank R. Smith "For inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of these, ye do it unto me." - D&C 42:38 ~Todd @elkvalleylatterdaysaint
One of the Sweetest Messages
God is love! His love is perfect and unwavering. It’s apparent through the plan of salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ but made known to each of through the Holy Ghost! God loves us, and we can know that by inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives! "One of the...
8 Quotes from ‘Your Priesthood Playbook’
The opening talk of the April 2019 Priesthood Session of General Conference was given by Gary E. Stevenson. He spoke to the Aaronic Priesthood brethren, but the topic easily applies to anyone and everyone, Priesthood or not. He talked about the importance of...
He Will Never Forget you
When you feel alone and forgotten, just remember that there is one who knows with exactness the feelings you are going through. He suffered for those feelings and can empathize with you perfectly. Lean on Him, and He will guide you out of the fog, to people who are...
Great Need for Righteous Mothers
Mom’s are the greatest! It’s no wonder that every prophet and apostle speaks of their mothers in a reverent tone. A righteous and diligent mom can make a huge difference in the life of their children. I’m grateful to my mom for her example and sacrifices and I’m...
Let’s Hang On
This post by Al Carraway hit me! Doesn’t matter if you’re struggling or not, you matter and it’s nice to be told that! If you are struggling, know that you are loved and needed, people are cheering you on and praying for you! If you’re not struggling, know that you...
Pray and Work
We cannot do it alone, and we cannot do nothing. We need to do what we can, everything we can, in order to return to our Father in Heaven. But even doing all we can, it’s not nearly enough, not even close. This is where grace comes in! The Lord blesses us and makes up...
To Be Perfect
Would you cross this bridge? Sometimes people are placed in our path to teach us humility, they have faults and have made mistakes in their life. Just like us! The Lord doesn’t care what those faults are, so neither should we. ‘Don’t judge someone because they sin...
If Ye Have Faith
Faith is the first principle of the Gospel! Ever wonder why? Just think about it. Is there a principle that has a more profound effect? Or is more involved with the minutiae of our lives! I’m grateful for opportunities to exercise my faith and I’m grateful I have...
Revelation Amid Misery
If we are willing to dig deep and look for Christ in our lives, regardless of our circumstances, we can grow! And thru adversity, we can grow! If you’re struggling, look to Him! Strive to feel the Spirit in your life and do the right things! "You can have revelatory,...
Press Forward. He is Waiting!
When I was a kid, the men in my family regularly went wilderness camping. The most common form was via canoe trip in Quetico Park located in Northwestern, Ontario. These canoe trips were packed full of paddling, portaging, fishing, and swimming. There were some rainy...
Heavenly Promises Are Always Kept
It’s hard to focus on the positives when it’s pitch black out and you’re freezing cold! But God is watching, and the sun will rise, it will warm us to the bone and when it does, we’ll wonder why we ever doubted! But remember, God is always there! He never leaves us!...
No Trial is Wasted
As Jesus Christ suffered for all, He can now understand what everyone is going through. Each of our trials not only humbles us, but will give us experience and allows us to better empathize with one another! "No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is...
