Author: David
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There are only two churches
People can’t choose to be neutral on spiritual matters. They can be ignorant but they still make choices and if they choose good so far as they understand it they will be redeemed but once they have enough information to choose a side on spiritual matters they are counted along the church of the devil…
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Stop and stand still
It’s easy to overlook how much was riding on Martin Harris. When he asked Joseph to show him the plates the Lord promised that three witnesses would be down the plates by the power of God and not just by Joseph showing them. He also said that if Martin humbled himself he could be along…
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End on a high note
I made sure to come home from work a little bit early so I could help the Arnett’s pack up to move. I wanted to support Tom who has been my ministering companion for the last couple of years. That’s why I was contemplating ministering this morning. It will be interesting to see how quickly…
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What did Joseph senior ask?
I never realized before that Section 4 of the Doctrine and Covenants was given to Joseph Smith Sr. It makes me wonder what he asked for that revelation to be given. I expect he asked for an answer from God but was he asking for a revelation of His will or asking how he could…
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Interesting thoughts over the last couple of days
I didn’t write in my journal last night but it was an interesting day. I talked to set an alarm for the temple on Friday night and then I got a lot of good sleep. I woke up at 6:17 (37 minutes after my alarm would have been set) after 7½ hours of solid sleep.…
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Why is the Lord’s course one eternal round?
I realize that good is able to not be turned to the right or to the left because of His infinite time scale—He’s not limited to accomplishing His purposes in 5 minutes, 5 years, or 5 decades—but also because no matter what happens He does not lose focus on His ultimate objective. The posterity of…
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Who is the church?
Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength and means provided to enable you…but be diligent unto the end. Doctrine & Covenants 10:4 That is one of the best pieces of counsel we can receive when we feel overwhelmed or lacking in resources to do what seems to be required of us.…
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The tree of life
The Savior of the World is the Tree of Life Somehow I never considered that when Nephi was shown the meaning of the image of the tree of life he was shown the Savior’s entire mortal ministry before the vision moved on to any of the other elements of Lehi’s dream. The tree of life…
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Using my cane
About a year ago I purchased a cane in preparation for the next time I might have a gout flare-up. Finally last night I got the cane out because my right foot had been hurting for 2 days. I ended up using it for most of today while drinking lots of water, icing my foot…