Tag: 2016
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The Soul’s Sincere Desire
Prayer is essential to faith. “When Christ comes again will he find faith on the earth?” “It is not only important that we know how to pray but it is also important that we know how to receive answers.”
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“Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and Service
“We bemoan the state of the world – that schools are not teaching moral character – but there is much that we can do by taking advantage of the teaching moments.” We can also create teaching moments if we plan with our teaching responsibility in mind. I would like to review his words on being…
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O How Great the Plan of Our God!
He relied on computers in his professional work but didn’t have to use the computer himself until he was called as a general authority – he no longer had assistants to do the computer work for him. “The more adept I get with technology the more I take it for granted.” The more comfortable we…
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Fourth Floor, Last Door
Faith is a strong conviction about something we believe—a conviction so strong that it moves us to do things that we otherwise might not do. “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” While this makes sense to believing people, it is often confusing to nonbelievers.…
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Rise Up in Strength, Sisters in Zion
The 8th chapter of Mormon gives a disconcertingly accurate description of the conditions of our day. In this chapter, Moroni says he has seen our day, and it includes wars and rumors of wars, great pollutions, murders, robbing, and people who tell us that there is no right or wrong in God’s eyes. He describes…
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The Master Healer
Why do we need a bedrock understanding of {Christ}? I often meet Latter-day Saint women who are desperate for help, yet they do not turn to the One who can provide everlasting help. Too often they seek for understanding by searching “the great and spacious building.” As we increase our understanding of the doctrine of…
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I Will Bring the Light of the Gospel into My Home
The building of hope and faith and even greater love between receiver and giver are inevitable results of true charity. One of the most significant ways we can develop and demonstrate love for our neighbor is through being generous in our thoughts and words. Some years ago a cherished friend noted, “The greatest form of…
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Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You
{We love you} but I see a few problems: I am the only person standing between you and the ice cream that you always have after conference. Also, we don’t want to lose tomorrow the Spirit we have felt today. What a list of experiences where Christ had to deal with mortal friction after a…
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And There Shall Be No More Death
Without the resurrection we could never received a fullness of joy. “Jesus had already cured my cancer – and yours.” We can replace the word “cancer” with any physical, emotional, or mental ailment. The reality of the resurrection of the Savior overwhelms our fears with hope.
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The Power of Godliness
Each temple has a family priority time. (I didn’t know that.) It is not intended that people will be called to serve as temple workers for as long as they are able. It is intended to be a calling for a few years (2-3 is standard but it can be longer). This is an invitation…