David Journal

Tag: April 2014

  • Until We Meet Again

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    The things we have been taught in conference are deserving of our study. May we constantly nourish our testimonies of the gospel that they may be a protection to us.

  • The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

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    Unless it was among the talks I missed, this is the first Easter-themed message of conference this year. Christ satisfied the demands of justice and then became our judge, meting out justice under this replacement plan (in other words the plan that replaced the requirement for individual perfection). Before Christ was born there were many…

  • If Ye Lack Wisdom

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    In a real sense we face the same dilemma Joseph Smith faced – we lack wisdom. How do we find truth? Examine the fruit. Experiment in the word. Ask in faithful prayer. His friend sounds like Laman and Lemuel. If we are sincerely seeking the truth we will do all in our power to find…

  • Where Your Treasure Is

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    Lay up treasures for yourself in heaven rather than on earth. What are some treasures in heaven? Acquire Christlike attributes such as faith, hope, humility, and charity. Put more time and effort in strengthening family relationships. Serving others is a hallmark of a follower of Christ. Understanding the doctrine of Christ and strengthening our testimony…

  • The Prophet Joseph Smith

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    I like this exploration of the preparation that Joseph Smith made before his prayer which brought the First Vision. The truth will always be opposed. There is no dispute over what Joseph Smith accomplished, only over how and why he did it. There aren’t many options. He was either a prophet or a pretender.

  • Obedience through Our Faithfulness

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    A team of horses won’t be able to do their job if one of the horses is unwilling to listen to the driver. The driver is Heavenly Father. In a family the driver is the father (or mother in the absence of the farther). There are very few “one size fits all” solutions. I am…

  • Live True to the Faith

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    I like this idea of what we can individually gain from knowing our family history and gospel heritage.

  • The Witness

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    Knowledge which is of eternal value comes only through personal prayer and scripture study. Those who do not may out those who cannot have children are not excluded from eternal blessings even if those are currently it of reach.

  • Love—the Essence of the Gospel

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    We must remember that those mortals we meet in the parking lot, office, etc. are the portion of mankind that God has given to us to love. It will do no good to talk about the general brotherhood of mankind if we cannot live that portion. Blame keeps wounds open. Only forgiveness can help then…

  • Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease

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    It was the load that allowed the truck to have traction to get out of the snow. Sometimes we mistakenly think that happiness is having no load. I missed the specific counsel he gave about assessing our loads to see if they were appropriate to our needs. I need to go back and review that.