Tag: 2020
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How the Priesthood Blesses Youth (M)
Our priesthood service puts us in joint service with Jesus, John the Baptist, Joseph Smith, President Nelson and other faithful servants. If we are making choices that inhibit our eternal progression we must change now.
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How the Priesthood Blesses Youth (F)
Youngest of eight – home alone for the first time this year. Why did they choose to invite youth to speak here? Maybe the reasons will be clear later. Patriarchal blessing are like a Liahona for each of us. God is cheering for us.
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Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter
I like the way we are reminded over and over that the restoration is ongoing, it isn’t a past event that we simply remember. It is a present event that we participate in. “Hosannah” means “save now” “Hallelujah” means “praise to the Lord Jehovah” The week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday is the story…
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A Good Foundation against the Time to Come
Can we take inspiration from the renovation of the Salt Lake temple? What renewal, renovation and even seismic upgrade could our family use? I’m trying to use this pandemic period to make upgrades of that scale.
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The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion
The power of the Book of Mormon is such that a man could come to know of it’s truth despite the fact that he had never read it because it hasn’t been translated into his language. He learned by translating and studying the children’s picture book version. Knowing that the gospel is true is the…
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Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God
By reflecting on the compassion of Heavenly Father and Christ helps us to become more {compassionate}. Am I allowing the Lord to truly transform me through this crucible out an I just getting beat down by experience? As we consider the faithfulness of God and Christ it increases our trust in them.
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A Living Witness of the Living Christ
Receiving the fullness of the benefits of the Atonement is conditioned on our faithfulness. When was the last time that you felt the transforming power of the Atonement in your life?
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Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints
How cool to be able to handle pages the actual original translation of the Book of Mormon. As followers of Christ we are not spared challenges in this world. For me, the challenge of having no influence or opportunity for service is very taxing. I think the Lord is burning away my pride. I have…
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The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
Take away the Book of Mormon and the restoration of priesthood authority and we have no religion. (This is the idea conveyed in a quote from an early church leader – I didn’t hear the reference.) Much of what we have learned about ancient America has come from archeological expeditions or accidental discoveries in construction…
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Prayers of Faith
More and more I feel like Job – Satan has been given leave to test me and try me in life. I know not what limits may exist on his influence but I intend not to complain against God for my misfortune. I would love to receive even greater blessings after it is over but…