David Journal

Tag: 2023

  • Think Celestial!

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    One of the most crucial lessons I have learned in 99 years is the importance of the plan of salvation. Think celestial When you make choices I invite you to take the long view—the eternal view. Few things will complicate your life more quickly than violating the law of chastity. Public opinion is not the…

  • We Are His Children

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    French is not who I am, it’s where I was born. White is not who I am, it’s the color of my skin—or lack thereof. Professor is not who I am, it’s what I did to support my family. General authority seventy is not who I am, it’s where I am currently called to serve…

  • Love Is Spoken Here

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    Three languages of gospel love: Warmth and reverence Service and sacrifice Covenant belonging Christ knows us better and loves us more than we know or love ourselves.

  • The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea

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    The pioneer story of this Japanese woman is inspiring. How do we ensure that we would endure as much if it were necessary?

  • Divine Parenting Lessons

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    Principles for teaching the gospel at home Teach freely Model discipleship Invite to act Accidental conversion isn’t part of the plan of salvation.

  • Eternal Truth

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    Roles in the revelatory process God: the source of truth Holy Ghost: testifies of all truth Prophets: receive truth from God and share it with us Us: we should seek, recognize, and act on truth How to recognize truths: Is the concept taught consistently by prophets? Is the concept confirmed by the Holy Ghost? When…

  • Jesus Christ Is the Treasure

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    The men searching for the tomb of Tutankamon overlooked their own base camp site for years, which was where they finally found the entrance. Do we overlook the power and blessings of the sacrament because they are so readily available? Our spiritual foundation is weakened when we voluntarily skip sacrament meeting. As temples become more…

  • Our Constant Companion

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    A message to his posterity for the days in the future when he won’t be with them. I wonder if he’s feeling his 90 years and wondering how many years lie ahead. We need to work for the Holy Ghost to be with us so that He can give us the guidance we will need…

  • More Than a Hero

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    Wishing heroes can be fun and innocent but when taken too far it can become like the Children of Israel worshipping the golden calf. Choosing the right hero has eternal consequences. It’s not the politician, the athlete, or the vlogger who is the problem, it’s when we choose to make them the primary object of…

  • The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home

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    The prodigal son was desirous above all else to get away from his family. How challenging would it be to return home after the nature of his exit? Did the father let his son go willingly or reluctantly? He knew that he would always welcome his son back—would that cushion the blow? He probably knew…