David Journal

Tag: 2013

  • 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.

  • 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…