David Journal

Tag: Dieter F Uchtdorf

  • The Infinite Power of Hope

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    . . . her faith overcame her fear, and her hope overcame her despair. Hope is one leg of a three-legged stool, together with faith and charity. These three stabilize our lives regardless of the rough or uneven surfaces we might encounter at the time. Hope is a gift of the Spirit. It is a…

  • Happiness, Your Heritage

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    To me it appears that our splendid sisters sometimes undervalue their abilities – they focus on what is lacking or imperfect rather than what has been accomplished and who they really are. Perhaps you recognize this trait in someone you know really well. The good news is that this also points to a marvelous quality:…

  • Faith of Our Father

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    We honor the faith of our fathers whether they had the restored gospel or not. We honor all those who love God no matter what their faith. President Monson could have chosen to rest between our long and frequent meetings. He could have asked to see some of the beautiful sights of Hamburg. I have…

  • Have We Not Reason to Rejoice?

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    2We were living in the rubble of postwar Germany with a devastating feeling of hopelessness and darkness about our future. In the middle of this despair, my family learned about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the healing message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This message made all the difference;…

  • The Consequences of Sin

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    Satan is sometimes called “the Accuser”There is no such thing in the gospel as a ‘point of no return.’Sin is the willful transgression of divine law.God sent not His son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world, through Him, might be saved.It is not through our own efforts alone that we…