David Journal

Tag: April 2023

  • Peacemakers Needed

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    I vowed that day never to throw anything in anger, whether it be scalpels or words. I like this acknowledgement of the toxicity of our civic discourse. I find myself wondering if the contaminated scalpel that landed in my arm was any more toxic than the venomous contention that infects our civic dialogue and too…

  • A Voice of Gladness!

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    This man was not only moved by the exquisite craftsmanship of the temple but rather by the profound doctrine that the family could be sealed in eternity. The time is coming when those who do not obey the Lord will be separated from those who do. Our safest insurance is to continue to be worthy…

  • My Mind Caught Hold upon This Thought of Jesus Christ

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    “{Alma} remembered being taught in his youth about the coming of one Jesus Christ, a son of God, who would atone for the sins of the world.” The key here is that he remembered not only who he had been taught about but why Christ was important. {Faith in Christ} does not shield us from…

  • When to Receive Your Patriarchal Blessing

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    I can’t imagine ever being called as a patriarch but I just realized that patriarch is another role that would allow me to influence the lives of young people as I have always hoped to do. I need to study my patriarchal blessing again—and regularly. If I needed any evidence that Enoch is not ready…

  • Followers of the Prince of Peace

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    I missed the first part of what he said about “the conflicts raging in our hearts and in our lives.” We can become instruments of His peace in the world. May we today, on Palm Sunday, spread out our cloaks of love and our palm leaves of charity.

  • Jesus Christ Is Relief

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    I can’t go at it alone, and I don’t need to, and I won’t. I can’t wait to review this when I can pause and replay parts to process all that she is saying here.

  • One in Christ

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    Being one is a recurring theme in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Unity with our brothers and sisters in the history of Christ occurs when we do the second commandment, loving out brother as ourselves. Unity does not require sameness but it does require harmony. None of us can control nations or the actions of…

  • The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Minister

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    I wish to speak of the Good Shepherd, the Beautiful Shepherd, the Magnificent Shepherd. Luke talks about the parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son: one parable with three stories. Each one uses different numbers: 100 sheep, 10 coins, 2 sons; but the important number in each story is 1.…

  • Have I Truly Been Forgiven?

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    How often do we get caught looking back and questioning if we are just pretending to be forgiven?

  • Focus on Jesus Christ

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    Don’t focus so much in your problems that you can’t see the solutions. Everyone who makes covenants in baptismal fonts or temples and keeps them will have increased access to heaven. Transform our homes into a sanctuary of faith. 2nd promise: your children will be excited to learn about {the plan of salvation}.