David Journal

Tag: April 2010

  • We Follow Jesus Christ

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    Ordinances and doctrines of great importance were initiated at the Last Supper. The Savior introduced the ordinance of the sacrament. His overwhelming emphasis was on doctrines teaching love as a preeminent principle. Through Christ’s intercession or direction, “the Holy Ghost was promised to the apostles” as another Comforter. The Prophet Joseph Smith, speaking of these…

  • Things Pertaining to Righteousness

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    Teach the things pertaining to righteousness in order to achieve a lasting conversion. What a demonstration of how to build a talk on the scriptures. It looks like more than half the words are directly quoted from all over the Book of Mormon. We can see the results of diligently teaching all things pertaining to…

  • Turn to the Lord

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    In the most difficult circumstances of life, there is often only one source of peace. The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, extends His grace with the invitation “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” He further promises, “My peace I give unto you: not as…

  • The Magnificent Aaronic Priesthood

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    Young Men General PresidentNew Duty to God Program He is excited about the new Duty to God program that will be arriving for Bishops in June. In this new program young men will be expected to take charge of their own development and to share what they learn through the tasks that they undertake in…

  • Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

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    The theme of the conference has definitely been to strengthen and focus on families but within that the emphasis has been on rescuing and preparing youth so that they have the strong testimonies in themselves and not have to rely on parents and youth leases to know what is true. Speak more frequently of Jesus…

  • That Our Children Might See the Face of the Savior

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    Christ’s invitation to seek Him is an invitation to know who He is, what He has done for us, and what He has asked us to do. Coming to Christ, and eventually seeing His face, comes only as we draw close to Him through our faith and our actions. It comes through a lifetime of…

  • He Lives! All Glory to His Name!

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    Easter is a season that should bring peace and joy to all who love Him and show it by obeying His commandments. Easter brings thoughts of Jesus, His life, His Atonement, His Resurrection, His love. He has risen from the dead with healing in his wings. Oh, how we all need that healing the Redeemer…

  • Remember Who You Are!

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    This is a magnificent time to be on the earth and to be a young woman. Our vision remains the same. It is to be worthy to make and keep sacred covenants and receive the ordinances of the temple. I need to remember that when raising my daughters because it is easy to feel that…

  • Preparation Brings Blessings

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    His message is to prepare for missionary service and temple marriage. He reminded young men in cultures where dating is appropriate to not date before they are 16 and to start dating in groups or on double dates. He reminds us of the importance of honesty. I will track references to “Virtuous, Lovely, Of Good…

  • Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul

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    Lust is a deadly sin because it defiles the highest and holiest relationship given to us by God in mortality. Lust celebrates self indulgence. I feel much like Jacob of old, who said, “It grieveth me that I must use so much boldness of speech . . . before . . . many . .…