David Journal

Category: General Conference

  • Lessons at the Well

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    I would like to share with you three lessons I am learning as I continue to drink from His well of “living water.” Our Past and Present Circumstances Do Not Determine Our Future The Power Is in Us “Out of Small Things Proceedeth That Which Is Great” No matter our circumstances, our lives are sacred…

  • Conversion to the Will of God

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    Questions Elder Cook and his older brother asked to determine if his older brother should delay medical school to serve a mission. (Their inactive father was against the mission.) Is Jesus Christ divine? Is the Book of Mormon the word of God? Is Joseph Smith the prophet of the restoration? Elder Cook prayed about those…

  • “Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong”

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    One of Satan’s greatest lies is that men cannot change. While it is good to be authentic we should be authentic to our real, true selves as sons and daughters of God. If ye shall keep my commandments then ye shall abide in my love. The love is not conditional, it is constant but if…

  • Is the Plan Working?

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    When life does not unfold the way we hope it may seem that the plan is not working. In times of trouble turn to Jesus Christ right away. No matter where we are and where we have been, repentance is the way forward. Follow Jesus Christ instead of trying to follow your own wisdom and…

  • We Each Have a Story

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    I will be interested to review his assertion about 1820 being an inflection point for society in history. In this age of “I chose me” societies benefit by forging connections between generations. Gather his list (4 items)

  • Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice

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    Choices that can seem so obvious at other times can be very difficult to see clearly in the moment. It is worth the effort to trust in God—to trust His mercy…

  • He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings

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    We hear stories of survival and wonder “could I have done that?” Some of us hear those stories and feel “I am in a survival situation” and wonder if we can survive. You can and you are and you have already been saved by One who went through what you are going through. Any abuse…

  • Fear Not: Believe Only!

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    Given the current times it’s understandable if the optimism of the youth is waning. I’ll bet he’s going to give some reasons for optimism despite all this current and long term turmoil. We, of all people, should be singing the song of redeeming love but that takes discipline or discipleship (essentially the same word)… Please…

  • Steady in the Storms

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    How do you say “this know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come” with a smile on your beaming face? President Eyring just did that. It has never been more important than it is now to know how to build on that sure foundation. According to King Benjamin we build upon that…

  • Ladder of Faith

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    Accepting His will in place of our own is a key to finding happiness regardless of our circumstances. Obedience to God’s commandments enables us to be trusted by Him. Unbelief blocks our ability to see miracles. Make sure to get the list of questions by prophets starting with “Am I stripped of pride?”