David Journal

Category: General Conference

  • Followers of Christ

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    Latter-day Saints understand that we are not of the world and are not bound by the traditions of the world. Have daily kneeling prayers as a family. My attention has been stolen by the kids again. I like what I am hearing but I have been unable to follow the central thread of this talk.

  • “Lord, I Believe”

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    I notice that Elder Holland consistently has insights into well known Bible stories that he shares in his talks. Notice that the father started by saying “Lord, I believe.” It was only after declaring his position that he acknowledged his weakness with “Help thou my unbelief.” Don’t lead with your unbelief. “In this church, what…

  • Obedience Brings Blessings

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    A knowledge of truth and the answers to life’s unfailing questions come through obedience. President Monson played with fire as a child – he was definitely a boy.

  • Obedience to Law Is Liberty

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    None of us should ever underestimate how driven Satan is to succeed.

  • Marriage: Watch and Learn

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    How old was Anna? 4 years old. Faith if the foundation of every virtue that strengthens marriage. Repentance and humility strengthen marriages. Husbands and wives in great marriages make decisions unanimously with each being a full participant. This is awesome. Laura and I should study and discuss this one together. Marriage is a gift from…

  • The Words We Speak

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    Set aside a specific time each day where you disconnect from technology and focus on your children. I would start with 30 minutes. Her talk was truncated. I think our connection had gotten behind and jumped to live late in her talk.

  • It’s a Miracle

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    Elder Andersen was scheduled to make mission assignments the Thursday after last October conference and was amazed to see many 18-year-old young men and 19-year-old young women who had already done what was necessary to submit their papers in less than a week since the announcement was made. “We needed to choose whether to follow…

  • The Hope of God’s Light

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    This is an interesting story. There is no place so dark that the light of the gospel can’t penetrate there and make things better. Likewise there is no place so bright that it cannot become brighter with an infusion of gospel light. Rise up and become the person you are designed to be.

  • Come, All Ye Sons of God

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    At best missionary work requires drastic changes to your lifestyle. Search the scriptures with diligence Plan your life with purpose Teach the truth with testimony Serve the Lord with love

  • We Are One

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    I didn’t know that President Eyring had been in the Air Force (starting in 1955). The Albuquerque Stake was organized as President Eyring was transferred away by the Air Force in 1957. A stake was organized in Massachusetts just before he left after 5 years there.