David Journal

Category: General Conference

  • Four Titles

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    We as men often describe ourselves by titles whether those be family position, employment titles, out titles of church position. Here are some titles that apply to all of us: Son of Heavenly Father Disciple of Christ Healer Heirs of God I notice that none of these titles is exclusive to members of the church.…

  • Your Sacred Duty to Minister

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    What an impressive young man. You receive the authority and responsibility to minister the minute you are ordained. Mocking and teasing have no place in a quorum meeting. As you act on promptings you will receive more promptings. Are you ready to receive more?

  • The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy

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    Reasons that we see so much growth in young men during their missions: We trust then more We have high expectations We train them and retrain them We can do this for young men before their missions, we need not wait until they hold the Melchizedek Priesthood. You youth leaders fulfill you responsibilities best not…

  • Stand Strong in Holy Places

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    About half of our current apostles know from experience what it truly means to be a defender of liberty in the secular/military sense. If we are faithful in the priesthood the armor of God will be given to us as a gift. “Young men, if your father’s wanted to get into trouble he had to…

  • Catch the Wave

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    He is answering questions that have come up because of the lowered ages for missionary service. He encourages prospective missionaries to apply for college before they go if they plan to pursue higher education after their missions. This will allow them to not worry about their options after they return home. Elder Nelson seems to…

  • We Believe in Being Chaste

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    He said something about explaining why the law of chastity is important. The means by which life is created is divinely appointed. The power of procreation is spiritually significant. This talk deserves very careful attention. The topic is one we all think we understand but to be given this direct a forum by an apostle…

  • The Gospel to All the World

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    The mandate for the apostles today is the same add the mandate was for the apostles in the days of Christ – that is to take the gospel into all the world.

  • The Lord’s Way

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    We are not spiritual orphans. How we raise our children is more important than where we raise them.

  • Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness

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    I’ll bet that the funeral from Newtown, Connecticut at which he spoke was for the little girl who had just moved from Ogden. It is interesting to consider the differences between universal or world peace and personal or individual peace. Peace is not just lack of war or safety, comfort, and security.

  • For Peace at Home

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    Each of us needs a place where we can reset and prepare for future challenges. Make sure that any decision you make, whether temporal or spiritual, is consistent with what the Lord would have you do. Stay on the Lord’s side and you will win every time. One day I will get to listen to…