David Journal

Tag: 2015

  • Let the Clarion Trumpet Sound

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    We can’t give an uncertain sound about the gospel. We must clearly articulate the truths of the gospel. We need to be willing to speak boldly against the falsehoods propagated by the world. “As latter-day saints it is time for us to stand up and testify.”

  • A Plea to My Sisters

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    President Nelson was at the bedside of each of the the apostles who died since last conference. He takes lessons from the responses of their surviving spouses. The women of our day will draw good women of the world to the church insomuch as they are different from the world in happy ways. How will…

  • Through God’s Eyes

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    He had developed an emotional distance to hold the sadness at bay when he would lose patients. We can’t have an emotional distance and do this work the way Christ wants it done. We can’t reach the one unless we love them individually.

  • Plain and Precious Truths

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    This is the same essential message – gratitude for those in his life and willingness to do what is asked. Don’t focus on what you can’t do, focus on what you can do.

  • I Stand All Amazed

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    The essential message here is that he is committed to the work and grateful for those who have helped prepare him to do whatever is asked.

  • Be an Example and a Light

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    Six ways to let our light shine: In word In conversation In charity In spirit In faith In purity

  • Keep the Commandments

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    My message tonight is straightforward – keep the commandments. The commandments aren’t given to frustrated us – it is just the opposite. They are given by a Father who loves us perfectly and knows what is best for us. Plagues of our day – he lists the following as a sample: permissiveness, pornography, drugs, and…

  • You Are Not Alone in the Work

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    We all need reassurances in new callings just as our new apostles will need. We ask need to have the Lord add His power to our efforts. I’ll bet that his new-deacon grandson is Alex. I need to review the gap in this talk that took place while our broadcast froze. “God will add His…

  • Be Not Afraid, Only Believe

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    I can never hear too much about Daniel. He was one of the most accomplished and faithful saints of the old testament. Scholars believe that Daniel was between 12 and 17 when he was carried captive into Babylon. President Uchtdorf labels Daniel as a prince of righteousness. I can think of no higher title to…

  • Your Next Step

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    Heavenly Father will more than match our faithful efforts with an outpouring of His power.