David Journal

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  • Fulness of joy

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    Man is spirit. The elements are eternal, and spirit and element, inseparably connected, receive a fulness of joy; and when separated, man cannot receive a fulness of joy. The elements are the tabernacle of God; yea, man is the tabernacle of God, even temples. Doctrine & Covenants 93:33-35 Fulness of joy requires both spirit and…

  • 20250821

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    I don’t know how best to help Laura Action Items

  • Changing the parameters

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    When Moroni offered terms for a prisoner exchange Ammoron accepted those terms. Normally that would be the end of the negotiation but in this case Moroni decided to demand more. Actually, he didn’t demand more, he simply took unilateral action by liberating the prisoners Ammoron had taken so that no exchange was necessary or possible.…

  • A lively member

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    And again, I say unto you my servant Frederick G. Williams, you shall be a lively member in this order; and inasmuch as you are faithful in keeping all former commandments you shall be blessed forever. Doctrine & Coverage 92:2 There is more to be learned here than I had initially expected. The command for Frederick…

  • 20250819

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    Envisioning future temple service

  • Turn unto the Jews

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    Doctrine and Covenants 90:9 says that the gospel will go forth to the gentiles first and then turn unto the Jews. I wonder if it will be obvious when that happens.

  • 20250818

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    Grateful for yesterday

  • Any Other Option

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    The people of Ammon were willing to give up their own lives but they were willing to break their oath to help those who were dying to protect them. Helaman, on the other hand, looked for any other option before breaking their oath. In this case it put his life and the lives of their…

  • The promise of the Plan

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    I give unto you these sayings that you may understand and know how to worship, and know what you worship, that you may come unto the Father in my name, and in due time receive of his fulness. For if you keep my commandments you shall receive of his fulness, and be glorified in me…

  • Modern King-men

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    I read about the king men and it is clear that MAGA is rooted in the same faulty spirit of division and disregard for an effective, established system for maintaining peace and order. I notice parallels too that the neighbors had absorbed an influx of Lamanites (aka the people of Ammon) and while we are…