Tag: April 2013
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Until We Meet Again
Be good citizens of the nations in which you live and good members of your communities. Be tolerant of those who do not share our beliefs.
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Redemption
The Savior’s redemption has two aspects. First, to overcome the direct effects of Adam’s fall – physical and spiritual death. This redemption is universal. Second, to overcome the indirect effects of the fall – our individual sins. This redemption is conditional based on our participation. As disciples of Jesus Christ we ought to do all…
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Being Accepted of the Lord
Here is the pattern for how to be accepted by the Savior. We need to know that our hearts are honest and broken. To know that we must engage in sincere, honest reflection. A broken heart is an open and accepting heart. We need to know that our spirit is contrite. He promises that those…
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The Home: The School of Life
That was a great story of how they were blessed with the means to be able to return to Guatemala after they were sealed in Arizona. I’d love to get the whole list. Learn to delight in the scriptures. It is not enough to learn the scriptures; we have to live them.
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The Father and the Son
Devotion to God remains a sacred matter between each of us and our Maker. The prevailing view among much of the world is clearly inconsistent with the teaching of the scriptures.
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Followers of Christ
Latter-day Saints understand that we are not of the world and are not bound by the traditions of the world. Have daily kneeling prayers as a family. My attention has been stolen by the kids again. I like what I am hearing but I have been unable to follow the central thread of this talk.
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“Lord, I Believe”
I notice that Elder Holland consistently has insights into well known Bible stories that he shares in his talks. Notice that the father started by saying “Lord, I believe.” It was only after declaring his position that he acknowledged his weakness with “Help thou my unbelief.” Don’t lead with your unbelief. “In this church, what…
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Obedience Brings Blessings
A knowledge of truth and the answers to life’s unfailing questions come through obedience. President Monson played with fire as a child – he was definitely a boy.