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Casual And Inconsistent Covenant Keeping

”Casual and inconsistent covenant keeping leads to spiritual casualty.” — Kevin W. Pearson Line by line, precept by precept. It’s not just for learning facts and dates. It also is essential in applying principles into our lives. As we press forward, we leave casual...

Try To Learn Of Christ And Walk In His Steps

“I testify to you that there is no greater, more thrilling, and more soul-ennobling challenge than to try to learn of Christ and walk in His steps.” — Ezra Taft Benson In the vein of good, better, best our single greatest goal in life should be too learn of Jesus and...

They Must Battle Every Day

“The men and women, who desire to obtain seats in the Celestial Kingdom, will find that they must battle everyday.” — Brigham Young Nothing worthwhile has ever come easily. And no one ever said this life would be, they only said the effort we put in would be worth...

Struggling Leads To Increased Faith

“Be thankful that sometimes God lets you struggle for a long time before that answer comes. That causes your faith to increase and your character to grow.” — Richard G. Scott Struggling is never fun. But it is only through the struggle that we gain strength, build...

It’s The Covenant Path Not The Convenient Path!

“If we think that ordinances are just boxes to be checked off, we are no different from the ancient Israelites.” — Nancy Stirling It’s the covenant path, not the convenient path! It’s not meant to be easy, and it certainly is not a rite of passage for those who are...

We Can Be Peacemakers Without Isolating Ourselves

“We can move away from contention and bless the lives of others while not isolating ourselves in our own corner.” — Neil L. Andersen One of the challenges we face in these latter days is the increasing tribalism and siloing off into selective groups. Doing so isolates...

Satan Is On The Move

“There is too much at stake and Satan is continuing to spread misinformation and disinformation, on top of his usual round of frustrations, distractions, and manipulations.” — Todd Bruce aka Elkvalleylatterdaysaint Satan is on the move, and is doing everything he can...

He Who Gives Of Himself Gives All

“He who gives money gives much; he who gives time gives more; but he who gives of himself gives all.” — Thomas S. Monson Love one another and take the time and spend the energy to help one another to feel loved. Doing so helps us become like Jesus Christ, and becoming...

Resolve To Strengthen Your Spiritual Foundation

Resolve to strengthen your spiritual foundation, resolve to be kind to others. Resolve to be resolute. The Lord loves effort.” — Russell M. Nelson Give the Lord every effort you can. There is no amount of effort that would be wasted! There is no excuse which will...

Knowing The Gospel Is True

“Knowing that the gospel is true is the essence of a testimony. Consistently being true to the gospel is the essence of conversion.” — David A. Bednar Conversion is critical to change. Change is critical to being a disciple. We cannot be a disciple without being...

Home Can Be An Echo Of Heaven

“Home is-or can be-an echo of heaven, a reminder of the eternal goal we came here to pursue.” — Jeffery R. Holland I cannot think of a greater example for Heaven than that of my home. Both the home I grew up in and the home I am trying to provide for my children. Was...

Jesus Christ Is Your Strength

“You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength.” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf All things are possible through Christ. Want a happy life? Choose Him. Want to be resilient? Follow Him. Want to grow and love like never before? Do as He...

Act Now!

“Act now. So that a thousand years from now, when you look back at this moment, you can say this was a moment that mattered-this was a day of determination.” — Neal A. Maxwell Today is the day to decide! I was never big on resolutions, but then I realized a resolution...

There Is Nothing Easy About Becoming Powerful Disciples

“There is nothing easy about becoming powerful disciples.” — Russell M. Nelson Becoming those disciples whom the Lord can rely on requires and is worth every effort we can make. It’s about consecrating our time, talents and all we are to our Father and to our Saviour....

I Will Honor Christmas In My Heart

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” — Charles Dickens The lessons and spirit we feel this and each Christmas season should not be restricted to the last two weeks of December each year, but carried through the year. Much like Sunday...

Christmas Means Giving

“Christmas means giving. The Father gave His son, and the son gave His life. Without giving there is no true Christmas, and without sacrifice there is no true worship.” — Gordon B. Hinckley As we give of ourselves this Christmas, my prayer is that we take a small part...

Express Your Feelings Of Christmas Outwardly

“This Christmas as the spirit of the season permeates our hearts, let us do something that expresses our feelings in an outward way, showing that we understand that the babe in Bethlehem is the real redeemer.” — Gary E. Stevenson The best way to show appreciation and...

Be Like The Devoted Shepherds

”The Christmas story reminds us to be like these devoted shepherds who did not delay doing what was needed to come to Him and receive their king.” — Bonnie H. Cordon My prayer is that we all will be humble followers of Christ, especially when we are asked to do...

Christmas Is Within You!

“Keep your faith. Look for the good in your situation. Do something kind for someone. Seek Christ devoid of wrapping and tinsel. You will find that despite external circumstances. Christmas-like the kingdom of God- is ‘within you!’ — Jeffery R. Holland Christmas, much...

Let Earth Receive Her King

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her king.” — Isaac Watts Because Christ lived, we can truly have everlasting joy. We need be recognize His role in our lives and as our King! Seek Him, Love Him and Follow Him!

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