Tag: AMEN
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Where Is the Pavilion?
The pavilion that seems to intercept divine aid does not cover God but sometimes it does cover us. He got an offer from a large corporation. He discussed it with the First Presidency but they gave him no direction. His wife felt they should stay but when he got his own confirmation it came as…
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Brethren, We Have Work to Do
Some men take the negative stereotypes of men in media as an excuse to slack off. In whatever you choose it is important to become proficient so that you can support a family and make a contribution in your community. Be models and help develop young men. There will shortly be a letter from the…
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Protect the Children
He is speaking about the need to protect children and the wellbeing of children. One of the most serious offenses against children is to deny them birth. There are 40 million abortions worldwide each year. This is especially ironic with so many couples who desire children but cannot have them. When he speaks of the…
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Be Anxiously Engaged
He says that Elder Perry must be the youngest 90-year-old in he church. Great things are brought about and burdens lightened by many hands anxiously engaged in good works. In your morning prayers ask Heavenly Father each day to help you recognize an opportunity to serve someone that day. If you do this your spiritual…
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What Thinks Christ of Me?
Today is a time of growing disbelief in Christ. Being a disciple … will be a badge of honor in the eternities. Discipleship is not a competition but an invitation to all. … It is not a lap around the track or even an Olympic marathon. Instead it is a life long migration. Discipleship is…
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That the Lost May Be Found
We have a tool even better than the most remarkable GPS. Everyone at some point loses their way to some degree. Whole societies can lose their way just like individuals. There can be no genuine happiness apart from the home and family. This is loaded with good quotes and statistics. The central point is that…
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Families under Covenant
This is for Ted. None of the ordinances we may perform would have any efficacy without the sealing power. Four things to do as a priesthood father: Gain and keep a sure witness of the priesthood keys. Love your wife and put her happiness first. Enlist the entire family to love each other. Lead your…
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The Powers of Heaven
If at this moment you were asked to state in one sentence the defining characteristic of the church how would you answer? The divine priesthood authority of God. Worthiness and willingness are the qualifications for ordination, not experience. A priesthood holder is expected to use the priesthood in accordance to God’s will—nothing about it is…
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The Laborers in the Vineyard
I can feel the spirit of this one although at this point I cannot even identify a reason why this message about the laborers should touch me. Envy causes us to suffer every time anyone we know has good fortune. “Be kind and be grateful that God is kind. It is a happy way to…
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Converted to His Gospel through His Church
We often use the terms gospel and church interchangeably but they are not the same thing although they are intertwined. I wish I had been able to listen more attentively to this.