David Journal

Category: General Conference

  • Steadfast and Immovable

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    Before then, I knew God existed and Jesus Christ was the Savior of the world. I believed in Them and loved Them, but I had never felt Their love and care for me, individually, until that day as I rejoiced in my opportunity to make baptismal covenants. We demonstrate our acceptance of Jesus Christ as…

  • Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society

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    Prevailing myths imply that we are of lower importance than men, that we are generally sweet but uninformed, and that no matter what we do, we will never be enough to be accepted by our Heavenly Father. As the Apostle Peter said, there are “false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies,…

  • The Blessing of Scripture

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    William Tyndale sacrificed his life to translate the Bible into English even though the church refused to give him permission to do so. What did people in 16th century England know about the scriptures that they would spend vast sums of money and take on great personal risk to obtain a copy of the scriptures.…

  • Hold On

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    How to ensure spiritual safety

  • Be of a Good Courage

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    In the first chapter of the book of Joshua, we find four sure guides to help us overcome our obstacles, complete our journey, and enjoy the blessings of the Lord in our “land of promise.” the Lord promises Joshua, “I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” the Lord tells Joshua, “Observe to do according…

  • Christian Courage: The Price of Discipleship

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    Christian CourageIt is natural to wish to defend ourselves, but Christ showed the truth that silence in the face of criticism is often better. That forces our actions to defend us from the criticisms.Some situations are like a cactus, that can only hurt us. We must learn to avoid those rather than attempting to navigate…

  • A Book with a Promise

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    The Book of Mormon is means as a clarifying voice and a special witness in our day that Jesus in the Christ. It also teaches the purpose of life and the plan of salvation. The book of Mormon is a book with a promise, a book with a purpose, a book that teaches the Plan…

  • Being Temperate in All Things

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    Temperance is being self-controlled rather than self-willed. Tempered glass has been heated so that it is stronger and under stress it will not break into jagged pieces. We live in an impatient and intemperate world where there is uncertainty. In a spiritual sense, temperance is a divine attribute of Jesus Christ. He desires for each…

  • The Power of the Priesthood

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    The key in the organization of the Lord is priesthood. The priesthood will lose great power if the sisters are ignored. Fathers preside in the home whenever they are present even when someone else such as a civic or church leader is present. When the father is not present the mother should request the presiding…

  • When the Lord Commands

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    Occasionally we believe that there must be an easier way, a shortcut or modification of the Lord’s commandments that will accommodate our individual circumstances. Thoughts such as these fail to acknowledge that strict obedience to God’s laws brings His blessings and failure to abide by His laws leads to foreseeable consequences. When we choose to…