Tag: April 2010
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Helping Hands, Saving Hands
It is amazing how a small act such as sending a postcard, offering a hug, or stopping for an impromptu visit can sometimes bear lasting consequences in the lives of the people who are touched by these small acts. We never know when some small thing we do can have such a lasting, life changing…
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Mothers Teaching Children in the Home
Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important. One scripture study, family prayer, story reading, meal, or family home evening at a time. There is no such thing as overpreparing to teach the gospel. There was so much material prepared that I’m sure only a small portion of it was ever used during the class,…
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Help Them on Their Way Home
We help Gods children best by providing ways for them {to feel God’s love} early in life. The Lord has put in place a way to put the best rescuers in the lives of teenagers. This sounds just As familiar as a request that I might make for the Elders to help the Bishop. Brothers…
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Mothers and Daughters
There are many things we can do within our homes to limit the exposure of our children to the influences of the world (especially with regard to attitudes related to sexual conduct) but they will still be exposed to the world so we will have to maintain open communication on those subjects so that we…
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The Rock of Our Redeemer
As we stood on Parley Street reflecting upon their desperate conditions, my eyes were drawn to a series of wooden signs nailed to fence posts upon which were etched quotes from the diaries of these suffering Saints. As we read each quote, to our amazement what we found in their words was not desperation and…
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Our Path of Duty
For those who eschew evil and live good lives, who strive for a brighter day and keep the commandments of God, things can get better and better even in the face of tragedy. The duty of which I speak is what we are expected to do and to be. It is a moral imperative summoning…
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“And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit”
Personal revelation helps us navigate our lives. Personal revelation is a renewable resource. I have felt that there has never been a greater need for increased faith and personal righteousness. There has never been a greater need for strong families and homes. There has never been more that could be done to help others who…
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Never, Never, Never Give Up!
As you are growing older the path is becoming steeper, and you may want to give up. Life is more challenging, filled with decisions and temptations at every turn. Satan will blow winds of confusion that may cause you to question if this is the path you want to take. You may be tempted to…