Author: David
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A burden relieved
Lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better. Doctrine & Covenants 25:10 I have the feeling that Emma was concerned about worldly things but from a greedy mindset but from a practical one. While laying those things aside might have been a challenge for her (I don’t know)…
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A word of caution
In temporal labors thou shalt not have strength, for this is not thy calling. Doctrine & Covenants 24:9 Perhaps if Joseph had kept this in mind, or if other early saints had been aware of and paid attention to this nugget, the church might have been more judicious in their approach to the Kirkland Safety…
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Flee from Babylon
Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; yea, and every one that is joined to the wicked shall fall by the sword. 2 Nephi 23:15Isaiah 13:15 The 2 Nephi version is more clear—Isaiah (KJV) shows it as “every one that is found shall be thrust through.” The Lord promises “mine anger is not…
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Signs without faith
In talking about showing great things to the children of men the Lord declared that without faith the only great things that people will see are destructions upon Babylon. I would interpret that to mean that even those without faith will recognize that the systems of men and of wickedness are crumbling and failing.
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All praise to the Lord
I’m reading about the day when “they shall not hurt not destroy in all My holy mountain” and Israel shall say “God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid” and that lines up with the fact that I am trying to think about ways to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and also…
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How can we make Easter, specifically the resurrection and Atonement, a big deal on our family? Action Items
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A gratifying burden
You shall be laden with sheaves upon your backs. Doctrine & Covenants 33:9 Just because it is a joyous burden to carry—laden with sheaves implies a bountiful harvest—doesn’t mean that it isn’t a heavy burden to carry which can tire you out. Wherefore, be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil…
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Seeking special treatment
“The high ones” or “the proud” are those who expect special recognition or privilege whether because of their money, their position, their nationality, or their genetics. This behavior was demonstrated by Pharisees, by leaders of the Nazi party, by some British people in their colonial territories (mostly prior to the 20th century), by many who…
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We have it easy
When I read about the protocols for people moving from one congregation to another I realize how blessed we are to have digital records and a centralized record keeping system. Now we just need to remember our record number or name, birthdate, and confirmation date.