by Todd Bruce | Mar 28, 2019 | Be Better, David A. Bednar, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Forgiveness
Taking offence only diminishes our own ability to feel the Spirit. We must remember that others are human too, they struggle, get angry, murmur and complain. Often they are needing comfort and guidance. Their choices should not factor in to our own decisions....
by Todd Bruce | Mar 28, 2019 | Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Gerrit W. Gong, God's Love, Repentance
I’m grateful that life isn’t fair, because if it were, we would all fall short! Heavenly Father provided a plan for each of us to return and live with Him, if we want to and are willing to make the changes necessary to be better. “Each of us strays and falls...
by Todd Bruce | Mar 28, 2019 | Be Better, Courage, Donald L. Hallstrom, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Trials
Trials are a part of life. They either help us grow, or we can be buried by them. Our response to those trials shape our Spiritual selves. Having an eternal perspective helps us to see the light at the end of the tunnel and focus on things that matter most....
by Todd Bruce | Mar 28, 2019 | Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Emma Smith, Gratitude, Thanksgiving, Wisdom
Emma Smith was an inspiration. All the hardships and all the service she rendered. It could not have been easy, especially when Joseph Smith was martyred. May we all have the same faith to look for God in all things. “I desire that whatever may be my lot in...
by Todd Bruce | Mar 28, 2019 | Adversity, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Happiness, stand strong
It’s okay to be discouraged, just don’t dwell on the negative things in life! Do what you need to in order to be happy and grow! Look for the positives, focus on the bigger picture and remember, you can always ask for help! “In spite of discouragement and...
by Todd Bruce | Mar 28, 2019 | Be Better, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Service
We are strong together and even stronger when everyone pitches in! “Stand close together and lift where you stand.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf Lift Where You Stand – Dieter F. Uchtdorf ~Todd...
by Sherri Jorgensen | Mar 28, 2019 | -Come, Follow Me, -Sherri Jorgensen, Come Unto Christ Artwork, gathering Israel, Life of Wilson and Sarah Conover, Missionary Work, Trust
My Uncle got his mission call just like every other 19-year-old young man who had made the decision to serve the Lord for two years. He was going to teach the people of the Philippines. That is until he got scared and ran away. That’s right! My uncle ran away. No one...
by Craig Conover | Mar 28, 2019 | -Craig Conover, -General Conference, Faith, Gerrit W. Gong, Spiritual Crusade
My wife taught this lesson on Sunday and I helped her by making a picture to hang on the wall and a handout to give to each sister. Here is the link to the full talk: https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/our-campfire-of-faith?l= This really got me...
by Sherri Jorgensen | Mar 27, 2019 | -Sherri Jorgensen, Child of God, Children, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Obedience, parenthood, Parenting, prompting, Teach, Teaching, wayward children
As parents in Zion, you have received the gift of the Holy Ghost. As you pray for guidance, “it will show unto you all things what ye should do” in teaching your children. As you develop processes of learning, “the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts...
by Craig Conover | Mar 27, 2019 | -Come, Follow Me, -Ponderize
Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
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