David Journal

Tag: 2009

  • We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down

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    The accident was caused by the crew focusing on what seemed to matter at the moment at the expense of focusing on the thing that mattered most. “I imagine that I could ask any priesthood holder to prepare a talk on what matters most and they will do a good job.” What excuses do you…

  • A Virtuous Life – Step by Step

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    You, my dear young women, have already made many good choices. Now you must establish patterns of virtue that will keep you on this path throughout your life. Some of these mists of darkness, or temptations that Satan uses to obscure the path to eternal life, are specifically directed at women. He makes chastity and…

  • Attempting the Impossible

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    The title of this talk confused me until I paid enough attention to recognize that the “impossible” thing we are attempting is to be perfect as Christ is perfect and that it is only impossible when attempted without the intervention of our perfect Savior whom we are trying to emulate.

  • Joseph Smith – Prophet of the Restoration

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    Those who focus on the mistakes of a great man will miss the mark (He demonstrated with Peter and then stated that many do the same thing with Joseph Smith) Four great truths restored in the Sacred Grove: First, Joseph learned that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are two separate, distinct beings.…

  • Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers

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    Those who concur with a prayer should add an audible “amen.” The word means “truly” or “verily.”“Private prayers can be as long as we want, but public prayers should be short . . .” (1:44:00) As the Lord closes His prayer, He acknowledges God’s great power and glory, ending with “Amen.” Our prayers also close…

  • “Man Down!”

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    My purpose is to help you be brave and bold in doing the Lord’s work. The spiritual casualties on the Lord’s side will mount. When the cry of “man down” comes the comrades of the downed man will ignore the dangers to help their downed fellow. A feeling of responsibility for our fellow men is…

  • Our Father’s Plan – Big Enough for All His Children

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    Christ told his disciples “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” My principal concern is for the honorable people on the earth who are open to religious faith but have been…

  • Love and Law

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    Impressed to speak about God’s love and God’s commandments. His greatest blessings are reserved for those who keep His laws. Examples of misunderstanding of the relationship between God’s Love and God’s Law. “If you really loved me you would not force me (or would accept me as if I were being obedient)” The Love of…

  • Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ

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    Without God, life would end at the grave and our mortal experiences would have no purpose. Growth and progress would be temporary, accomplishment without value, challenges without meaning. There would be no ultimate right and wrong and no moral responsibility to care for one another as fellow children of God. Indeed, without God, there would…

  • Helping Others Recognize the Whisperings of the Spirit

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    Listening to the Holy Ghost The challenge for each of us is to provide an environment where we can feel the spirit daily in our homes and weekly in our church services. Parents in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized are told to help their children understand the doctrine. Teaching the…