by Spencer Charles | Feb 4, 2023 | -General Conference, -Spencer, Adversity, Burdens, Charity, Jesus Christ, judging, Latter Day Help, Love
The story is told of a man named Jack who had a beloved bird-hunting dog named Cassie. Jack was so proud of Cassie and often bragged about what a skilled dog she was. To prove this, Jack invited some friends to watch Cassie perform. After arriving at the hunting club,...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 3, 2023 | -Spencer, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, life, Path, Trials
“The hard things in our lives should come as no surprise once we have entered the strait and narrow path. Jesus Christ learned “obedience by the things which he suffered.” As we follow Him, especially in our difficult times, we can grow to become more like Him.” —...
by Todd Bruce | Feb 3, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Behavior, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Love, Overcoming the World, young men, young women, youth
“The Lord’s standard of behavior will always be more demanding than the world’s.” — Sheri L. Dew God loves His children, and like any good parent, sets a standard for His kids which would help them become their best...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 2, 2023 | -Spencer, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Latter Day Help, Trials, truth
“But when you earnestly seek the truth—eternal, unchanging truth—your choices become much clearer. Yes, you still have temptation and trials. Bad things still happen. Puzzling things. Tragic things. But you can manage when you know who you are, why you are here, and...
by Todd Bruce | Feb 2, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Be Better, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Jesus Christ, New Years
“There’s something special about new beginnings, whether it’s a new year, new job, new friendship or setting a new goal, the start of anything is special. It marks an effort to change or be better! Any time we make any effort to be better, I think there’s a spark of...
by Spencer Charles | Feb 1, 2023 | -Spencer, Bishop, Latter Day Help, M. Russell Ballard, Missionary Work, parenthood, Parenting, youth
“As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I now call upon you young men—and those young women who desire to serve a mission—to begin right now to talk with your parents about serving a mission. I also invite you to talk with your friends about serving a mission, and if...
by Todd Bruce | Feb 1, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, focus, life
“When we look at our lives and see a hundred things to do, we feel overwhelmed. When we see one thing-loving and serving God and His children, in a hundred different ways -then we can work on those things with joy.” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf Focusing on all the things can...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 31, 2023 | -Spencer, Children, Christ, Effort, Faith, Kingdom of God, Latter Day Help
“My dear friends, let us have the faith of a child and rejoice in knowing that even our smallest efforts are making a significant difference in God’s kingdom.Our purpose in His kingdom should be to bring each other to Christ.” — Reyna I. Aburto We are commanded to be...
by Todd Bruce | Jan 31, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Child of God, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Hank R. Smith, Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother, Potential, You Matter, young men, young women, youth
“You are so much more than your grades, your weight, your income, your clothes, or your social media. You are a child of Heavenly Parents. You are the greatest and most glorious of all creation. You didn’t come to earth to earn value, you brought infinite value with...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 30, 2023 | -Spencer, God's Love, Latter Day Help, M. Russell Ballard, Missionary Work
“I testify that my mission is where I came to know that my Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ, know and love me.” — M. Russell Ballard President M. Russell Ballard has learned much from missionary service, including knowing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ...
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