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  • Following Christ

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    Reemphasis of the doctrine in the family proclamation Now a reemphasis of how we communicate on public policy—specifically the need to avoid contention. “He that hath the spirit of contention is not of me but it’s of the devil who is the father of contention.” Blessed are the peacemakers “One of the easiest ways to…

  • Covenants and Responsibilities

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    The role of covenants People give up some individual freedoms in order to receive the greater blessings of organized society. The Lord is not being subtle with me about the importance of keeping my covenants and actively receiving their promised blessings and the centrality of prayer in my progress. To remove your garments (unnecessarily) can…

  • Kingdoms of Glory

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    All children of our Heavenly Father will receive the highest kingdom of glory in which they can comfortably dwell. The focus of this church is to prepare his children for the highest level of the celestial kingdom. The gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something.

  • The Teachings of Jesus Christ

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    We are given the scriptures to direct our lives. This is so cool to simply hear words of Christ strung together into one cohesive doctrinal recitation. The words of Christ to the Nephites serve as a fitting conclusion to the message of Christ during his ministry in the holy land (both before and after His…

  • Helping the Poor and Distressed

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    I would not have expected nearly a billion dollars in charitable distributions last year. I would have expected tens of millions or a quarter billion. What does he want us to be learning as he shares these examples of people outside the church serving those in need? More of us should be recognizing the good…

  • Divine Love in the Father’s Plan

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    The preface that “I love all of you” suggests he’s about to tackle a topic that many will take strong issue with. The concept that there is a “heaven” and a “hell” where people will be sent after life is incomplete. The Lord has chosen to reveal relatively little about two of the kingdoms of…

  • The Need for a Church

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    A message for good and religiously-minded people who have lessened their religious participation in whatever church they have affiliated with (not limited to this church or even to Christians). Personal disappointment should never keep us from the doctrine of Christ. Individual spirituality cannot match the opportunities for service that come through service in the church.…

  • Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution

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    Interesting that he would speak about the Constitution of the United States I do not speak for any political party. I speak for the Constitution of the United States. I notice that he considers his position as an Apostle to be the most important of his credentials behind what he says. Whether the principles of…

  • What Has Our Savior Done for Us?

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    Four things that Jesus has done for each of us. The Resurrection The Resurrection gives us assurance that all our mortal trials will have an end. The Atonement This makes repentance possible for each of us He gave us commandments to show us the path of happiness He took upon Himself our pains, sicknesses, and…

  • Be of Good Cheer

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    In the final days of His mortal life, Jesus Christ told His Apostles of the persecutions and hardships they would suffer. He concluded with this great assurance: “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” That is the Savior’s message to all of our Heavenly Father’s…