Tag: April 2012
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The Vision of Prophets regarding Relief Society: Faith, Family, Relief
Faith, families, and relief—these three words have come to represent the vision of prophets for the relief society. I think Sister Beck may quote every prophet from Joseph Smith to Thomas S. Monson regarding Relief Society in this talk.
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Special Lessons
Elder Rasband is quoting from what Elder Nelson just said—in the mouth of two witnesses this truth is established about what a blessing a mortal body is even if that body is imperfect. The offer, “let me know if I can help,” is really no help at all.
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Thanks Be to God
Even as I have been busy with kids through this talk I recognize that there are some doctrinal gems here. Could an explosion in a printing shop produce a dictionary?
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The Merciful Obtain Mercy
The sermon on judging others can be given in two words—stop it. This talk deserves undivided attention.
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Willing and Worthy to Serve
Priesthood is an everlasting principle. The priesthood is not so much a gift as it is a commission to serve. Catastrophic wars come and go but the battle for the souls of men continues without abatement.
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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 Why of Priesthood Service
Two significant callings as a priesthood holder: as a deacon he was called to be the Deacon’s Quorum President; as a father he was called as Stake President. It is in the “why” of priesthood service inspires. The activities we pursue (especially as priesthood leaders) should be grounded in inspired priorities and purposes. Our lives…
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Aaronic Priesthood: Arise and Use the Power of God
What greater power could you possibly acquire in this life than the priesthood of God? Elder Ochoa is making me want to review Elder Holland’s talk from October. The message that online social networks are a tool the Lord would have them use to extend their influence should resonate with young men.
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The Rescue for Real Growth
No matter our position we can participate in the spiritual rescue effort in meaningful ways.
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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…