David Journal

Author: David

  • 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…

  • Your environment matters

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    Set in order your houses; keep slothfulness and uncleanness far from you. Doctrine & Covenants 90:18 This is one I need to work on. Let your families be small … as pertaining to those who do not belong to your families; That those things that are provided for you, to bring to pass my work,…

  • Don’t get complacent

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    Moroni did not stop making preparations for war, or to defend his people against the Lamanites. Alma 50:1 It is okay to take breaks—to rest, relax, or recharge—but it’s not okay to conclude that the work is over simply because it is presently peaceful. We always need to look forward and prepare for things that…

  • 20250813

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    Grateful for small signs of progress

  • His work

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    I will hasten my work in its time. Doctrine & Covenants 88:73 It is not our job to hasten His work, it is only our job to be diligent in magnifying our calling working His work. He will handle any hastening. Cease from all your light speeches, from all laughter, from all your lustful desires,…

  • This Comforter

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    This Comforter is the promise which I give unto you of eternal life, even the glory of the celestial kingdom; Doctrine & Covenants 88:4 This suggests to me that one of the fruits of the Holy Ghost is that He helps us feel hope and assurance that we are traveling a celestial trajectory.

  • 20250811

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    Grateful for a successful family camping trip. Action Items

  • Reluctant warfare

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    Yea, and in fine, their wars never did cease for the space of many years with the Lamanites, notwithstanding their much reluctance Alma 48:22 The best way to go to war is reluctantly—out of necessity and without any hint of bloodlust.

  • A pinch of perspective

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    Over the last three days at Old Pinery (plus getting ready to go and unpacking after getting home) I have walked tens of thousands of steps without having to try to reach a goal. (13.5k, 22.6k, & 9.7k) Along with that, I thought about how little we were trying to accomplish during those days (it…

  • A mechanism for delivering blessings

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    It feels like the word of wisdom is a vehicle for delivering blessings that the Lord has promised to those that give heed to His word. Among His words is the word of wisdom and those who adhere to that will receive physical strength, hidden knowledge, and stamina just as He had promised to faithful…