David Journal

Tag: Faith

  • Fourth Floor, Last Door

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    Faith is a strong conviction about something we believe—a conviction so strong that it moves us to do things that we otherwise might not do. “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” While this makes sense to believing people, it is often confusing to nonbelievers.…

  • Be Not Afraid, Only Believe

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    I can never hear too much about Daniel. He was one of the most accomplished and faithful saints of the old testament. Scholars believe that Daniel was between 12 and 17 when he was carried captive into Babylon. President Uchtdorf labels Daniel as a prince of righteousness. I can think of no higher title to…

  • Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice

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    “How does the Savior see my faith?” Faith in Christ doesn’t come by chance. It comes by our choice, we choose faith or we reject it. “Be relentless in building your faith.” “Your faith did not begun at birth and it will not end at death.”

  • Turn to Him and Answers Will Come

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    When I prayed to know if the Book of Mormon was true I didn’t receive an answer. God doesn’t answer just to respond to our curiosity, we must have a sincere heart and real intent. When we ask these questions we have to ask with the intention to do something with the knowledge we seek.…

  • The Centurion

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    How was it that a Roman centurion came to display greater faith than Christ has seen asking the Jews? It was because he had learned to recognize the marks of real authority, the kind that go beyond any outward insignia, and he sought truth honestly enough to recognize it in the religion of this provincial…

  • Trials in Babylon

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    Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were bold when they were first brought to be prepared for the king’s house that they refused the king’s meat. Thereafter they were promoted above their fellows. Later all but Daniel were accused of revising to bow down to the golden image of Nebuchadnezzar. I figured that either Daniel was…

  • Let Your Faith Show

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    When we speak of faith we aren’t speaking of faith in general; we are speaking of faith in Jesus Christ. The word religion means “to ligate again” in other words “to tie back to God.” We should ask ourselves if we are tied securely to God. There is only One in whom our faith can…

  • “Lord, I Believe”

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    I notice that Elder Holland consistently has insights into well known Bible stories that he shares in his talks. Notice that the father started by saying “Lord, I believe.” It was only after declaring his position that he acknowledged his weakness with “Help thou my unbelief.” Don’t lead with your unbelief. “In this church, what…

  • Trial of Your Faith

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    The gift of faith is a priceless spiritual endowment. Trials have the potential to weaken our faith. This could speak to Marie. When you are faced with a test of faith, stay within the safety of the gospel path. The doctrines of the church are taught by all 15 members of the First Presidency and…

  • Can Ye Feel So Now?

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    I’m not sure how to take notes in this. I have not captured the central thread to the truth that he is speaking and the truths are coming too fast to capture them individually. The words he is speaking regarding the dangers of pornography and the potential for young people to disqualify themselves from missionary…