Tag: April 2020
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That They May See
“Let your light so shine.” I wonder if I have any light able to shine. Letting your light so shine isn’t just about waving light everywhere and making the world a generally brighter place. I like that imagery of making sure to shine the light where others need to see it. Christ provides the light,…
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Fulfillment of Prophecy
When Joseph Smith prophesied that the priesthood would fill North and South America and the world he may have seen our day – when the church has as many members as the total population of the United States at the time of his prophecy.
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Opening the Heavens for Help
While we revere the prophet Joseph Smith, this is not the church of Joseph Smith nor is it the church of Mormon. What announcement is coming now? New symbol for the church: the name of the church will be in a block with an image of the Christus standing on top of it enclosed in…
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The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys
Men are not “the priesthood” but they can appropriately be called “holders of the priesthood.” The way the priesthood operates in the church is different than the way it should function in families. In the church all priesthood authority is exercised under the authority of a presiding officer. (Bishops preside over use of the Aaronic…
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He Goes before Us
Though he had read many times of the vision in the Kirtland temple where Jesus, Moses, Elias and Elijah appeared to give priesthood keys, it changed from being a record of that event to bring a pattern of how the Lord works with his children. President Eyring was part of the early work to develop…
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United in Accomplishing God’s Work
Satan has sought (fairly successfully) to foster a power struggle between women and men. The roles of men and women are intended to be (and operate most successfully) complementary to each other instead of competitive. I didn’t realize that Joseph selected the sacred grove to pray because that we where his mother went to pray.…
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How the Priesthood Blesses Youth (M)
Our priesthood service puts us in joint service with Jesus, John the Baptist, Joseph Smith, President Nelson and other faithful servants. If we are making choices that inhibit our eternal progression we must change now.
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How the Priesthood Blesses Youth (F)
Youngest of eight – home alone for the first time this year. Why did they choose to invite youth to speak here? Maybe the reasons will be clear later. Patriarchal blessing are like a Liahona for each of us. God is cheering for us.
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Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter
I like the way we are reminded over and over that the restoration is ongoing, it isn’t a past event that we simply remember. It is a present event that we participate in. “Hosannah” means “save now” “Hallelujah” means “praise to the Lord Jehovah” The week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday is the story…
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A Good Foundation against the Time to Come
Can we take inspiration from the renovation of the Salt Lake temple? What renewal, renovation and even seismic upgrade could our family use? I’m trying to use this pandemic period to make upgrades of that scale.