Tag: April 2019
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Feasting upon the Words of Christ
Feasting on the scriptures is not just reading them. It should bring us real joy and draw us closer to Christ. When we feast it may not matter what kind of food we have if we have a heart of gratitude.
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The Eye of Faith
Today the question “what is truth?” can be overwhelming for the secular mind. There gospel teaches us that there are some things which are absolutely and eternally true – these things are not subject to change. While we celebrate the innovations of science and medicine, the truths of God go far beyond anything that those…
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Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit
He and his wife spent ten months of studying the church and liking what they learned but not being certain that they should be baptized.
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The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
I didn’t realize that Elder Ballard has been a general authority for my entire life. (He became an apostle after I was baptized.) “I worry that the true spiritual proposes of changes will be lost in excitement regarding the changes themselves.” I need to use that to filter and reaction to changes that are announced…
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A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells
This talk has been interrupted by a bunch of stupidity at home.
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Just as He Did
We should always reach out in love to others. We never give up on them and it is never too late.
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Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
Draw close to God. Fill your heart with love for others. Strive to live the gospel. Share what is in your heart. Trust the Lord to work His miracles. Stand as a witness of the gospel at all times and when necessary, use words. I bless you to be a living testimonial of gospel values.
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Answers to Prayer
The Lord is able to work through us to overcome obstacles that we may never even see. He can also do things that we do not understand which contradict what we see as good because He sees what we cannot yet see.
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Careful versus Casual
We should stay firmly on the track toward eternal life regardless of the obstacles in our way (even if we have to slow down for such obstacles). Or goal is to get to the Tree of Life, not simply to pass nearby it. We should love the gospel carefully rather than casually. “We can rationalize…
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How Can I Understand?
To come to know of Christ we have to abide with Christ, not simply accept Him. We also need to reflect our knowledge in our actions. When those close to us distance themselves from the gospel we need to continue to love them and allow the Lord to watch over them.