Tag: April 2020
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The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion
The power of the Book of Mormon is such that a man could come to know of it’s truth despite the fact that he had never read it because it hasn’t been translated into his language. He learned by translating and studying the children’s picture book version. Knowing that the gospel is true is the…
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Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God
By reflecting on the compassion of Heavenly Father and Christ helps us to become more {compassionate}. Am I allowing the Lord to truly transform me through this crucible out an I just getting beat down by experience? As we consider the faithfulness of God and Christ it increases our trust in them.
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A Living Witness of the Living Christ
Receiving the fullness of the benefits of the Atonement is conditioned on our faithfulness. When was the last time that you felt the transforming power of the Atonement in your life?
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Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints
How cool to be able to handle pages the actual original translation of the Book of Mormon. As followers of Christ we are not spared challenges in this world. For me, the challenge of having no influence or opportunity for service is very taxing. I think the Lord is burning away my pride. I have…
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The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
Take away the Book of Mormon and the restoration of priesthood authority and we have no religion. (This is the idea conveyed in a quote from an early church leader – I didn’t hear the reference.) Much of what we have learned about ancient America has come from archeological expeditions or accidental discoveries in construction…
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Prayers of Faith
More and more I feel like Job – Satan has been given leave to test me and try me in life. I know not what limits may exist on his influence but I intend not to complain against God for my misfortune. I would love to receive even greater blessings after it is over but…
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Deep in Our Heart
The goal of the new Children and Youth program is to get the gospel deep into the hearts of our children. The study of doctrine will change behavior more than the study of behavior will. We need the strength that comes from loving relationships. “When we choose to repent, we choose to change. We choose…
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Spiritually Defining Memories
We all have spiritual experiences in our lives that help us know that God loves us and knows us. They may come in extraordinary circumstances or ordinary one but they will always come with a powerful spiritual confirmation so that we know and that we know that God knows that we know. Elder Andersen called…
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An Especially Noble Calling
I plead with my sisters to take your rightful place in your home {and the world and the church.} (I’m not sure who she was quoting there – probably President Nelson.) “Every man and every woman who makes and keeps covenants with God has direct access to his power through those covenants.” – President Nelson…
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Ensuring a Righteous JudgmentJRRasband
One of the great doctrinal contributions of the Book of Mormon is the teaching that the atonement of Christ satisfies all the demands of justice. One of the great comforting truths is that Christ is able to heal others whom we have hurt even when we do not have the power to heal them from…