Tag: Neil L Andersen
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The Triumph of Hope
As he spoke about hope and seeing our bright future through the light of hope I had the impression that I should look toward this election with hope and optimism rather than concern that the voters will not choose wisely. Part of the reason for hope is also the recognition that hope in Christ is…
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Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth
The Lord is blessing his saints with more and closer temples today to strengthen their faith. Regularly doing ordinance in the temple for our ancestors reminds us that there is life after death. There are many ways to see the face of Christ but there is no better place to do so than the temple.
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My Mind Caught Hold upon This Thought of Jesus Christ
“{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…
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Drawing Closer to the Savior
We are a light to the world and when necessary we willingly choose to be different.
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Following Jesus: Being a Peacemaker
The sermon on the mount was for everyone but was given specifically for his disciples—those who had chosen to follow Him. Every person on earth is the offspring of God but to be called the children of God…{we must be peacemakers} Followers of Christ can forcefully share their opinions but always without malice. Few in…
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The Name of the Church Is Not Negotiable
The identity and destiny of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints requires that we be called by His name. Mormon didn’t die for my sins. Mormon didn’t suffer for me in the garden of Gethsemane or on the cross of Calvary.
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The Personal Journey of a Child of God
It is concerning that birthrates are falling all over the world. When to have children and how many to have is a personal decision.
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We Talk of Christ
Faith in Christ has been declining for decades in Europe and it is declining in the United States now. If others choose not to be understanding when we speak of Christ let us take comfort in Jesus’ promise that “blessed are ye when men persecute you for My sake for great shall be your reward…
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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…