by Spencer Charles | Jan 9, 2023 | -Spencer, Atonement, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Mercy, Quentin L. Cook
“Without the Savior’s atonement, the eternal principle of justice would require punishment. Because of the Savior’s atonement, mercy can prevail for those who have repented, and it can allow them to return to the presence of God. We would do well to ponder this...
by Todd Bruce | Jan 9, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Christ, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Ezra Taft Benson, Jesus Christ
“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...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 8, 2023 | -Spencer, Comfort, Heavenly Father, Joy, Latter Day Help, Path, Patriarchal blessing, Richard G. Scott, Spirit
“Patriarchal blessings are a guideline or similar to a road map that indicates the paths that may be traveled and destinations that may be reached if we stay within those paths. They may bring comfort and joy and encouragement when we have need to look, to listen, and...
by Todd Bruce | Jan 8, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Brigham Young, Celestial Kingdom, Effort, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, life
“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...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 7, 2023 | -Spencer, language, Latter Day Help, life, Pornography, Quentin L. Cook, Self Control, Thoughts
“In addition to controlling anger and bridling other passions, we need to lead pure mortal lives by controlling our thoughts, language, and actions. We need to avoid pornography, evaluate the appropriateness of what we are streaming in our homes, and avoid every form...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 7, 2023 | -General Conference, -Spencer, Apr. 2022 General Conference, Blessings, Latter Day Help, M. Russell Ballard, Missionary Work, Service, young men, young women, youth
Thank you, President Nelson, for sharing again that counsel regarding missionary service. Brothers and sisters, several years ago while I was speaking in general conference, the sight in my left eye was suddenly compromised by something called macular degeneration,...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 6, 2023 | -Spencer, Covenants, David A. Bednar, Jesus Christ, Latter Day Help, Path
“Our covenant connection with God and Jesus Christ is the channel through which we can receive the capacity and strength to “heed not.” And this bond is strengthened as we continually hold fast to the rod of iron.” — David A. Bednar Through our covenants we are...
by Todd Bruce | Jan 6, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Answers, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Faith, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, Richard G. Scott
“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...
by Spencer Charles | Jan 5, 2023 | -Spencer, Book of Mormon, Dallin H. Oaks, God, Goodness, Inspiration, Latter Day Help, Love, serve
“The Book of Mormon teaches that ‘every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.’” — Dallin H. Oaks The things that invite the spirit of God, make us desire to serve others and do good is from God. Everything...
by Todd Bruce | Jan 5, 2023 | -Todd Bruce, Covenants, Effort, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Ordinances, Temple
“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...
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