Tag: 2022
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Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny
The Young Women theme begins, “I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.” This statement contains four important truths. First, you are a beloved daughter. Nothing you do—or do not do—can change that. God loves you because you are His spirit daughter. Sometimes we may not feel His…
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Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory
In preparation for my first trip to the temple, my mother and experienced Relief Society sisters helped me select the items I would need, including beautiful ceremonial clothing. But the most important preparation came even before knowing what to wear. After interviewing me to determine if I was worthy, my bishop explained the covenants I…
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Do What Mattereth Most
In a dream, the Lord told the prophet Lehi, “Blessed art thou Lehi, because of the things which thou hast done.” Being a disciple of Jesus Christ involves more than just hoping or believing. It calls for effort, movement, and commitment. It requires that we do something, being “doers of the word, and not hearers…
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Lessons at the Well
I would like to share with you three lessons I am learning as I continue to drink from His well of “living water.” Our Past and Present Circumstances Do Not Determine Our Future The Power Is in Us “Out of Small Things Proceedeth That Which Is Great” No matter our circumstances, our lives are sacred…
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Conversion to the Will of God
Questions Elder Cook and his older brother asked to determine if his older brother should delay medical school to serve a mission. (Their inactive father was against the mission.) Is Jesus Christ divine? Is the Book of Mormon the word of God? Is Joseph Smith the prophet of the restoration? Elder Cook prayed about those…
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“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong”
One of Satan’s greatest lies is that men cannot change. While it is good to be authentic we should be authentic to our real, true selves as sons and daughters of God. If ye shall keep my commandments then ye shall abide in my love. The love is not conditional, it is constant but if…
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Is the Plan Working?
When life does not unfold the way we hope it may seem that the plan is not working. In times of trouble turn to Jesus Christ right away. No matter where we are and where we have been, repentance is the way forward. Follow Jesus Christ instead of trying to follow your own wisdom and…
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We Each Have a Story
I will be interested to review his assertion about 1820 being an inflection point for society in history. In this age of “I chose me” societies benefit by forging connections between generations. Gather his list (4 items)
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Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice
Choices that can seem so obvious at other times can be very difficult to see clearly in the moment. It is worth the effort to trust in God—to trust His mercy…
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He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings
We hear stories of survival and wonder “could I have done that?” Some of us hear those stories and feel “I am in a survival situation” and wonder if we can survive. You can and you are and you have already been saved by One who went through what you are going through. Any abuse…