Tag: notes
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Men of Action
Men’s service club. Any member of the club may propose a project. Projects will be voted on to determine which one is undertaken on any given month. Membership is open to any male over 12 years old. The membership due is to participate in at least one project every 3 months and at least 6…
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Stake conference general session
Question from last night: if nothing challenges my faith, what do I have in front of me? Possible answer: as we pass each challenge we come to know, rather than just having faith, how we will react to that kind of situation. President Taylor: Our home must be a place which isn’t moved by the…
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Stake conference adult meeting
President Eggett is talking about people having their faith shaken by things they learn online. This is about people like James. The funny thing we rarely mention is that there is nothing special about the fact that the information often comes from the web in this day and age. The question to ask with any…
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“Your cause is just”
Pres. Taylor – “Sister Taylor won’t share ever since we had our granddaughter. Can you help Elder Johnson?” Elder Paul V. Johnson – “The only help I can offer is to counsel you to pray for more grandchildren. She only has two arms, that’s your salvation. Your cause is just.” Now on 1/23/2015: I’m not…
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President Benson quote
Every person is eventually backed up to the wall of faith and they must take a stand. – Ezra Taft Benson
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“Practice makes perfect”
Clarifying “practice makes perfect” I have heard it said “perfect practice makes perfect” but perhaps the most useful version is “practice makes consistent” or as others have said “practice makes permanent.”
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Christ offered in love
When Christ offered to be the Savior in the great council in heaven He did so out of love. When Satan offered to be the Savior he did so because he was tired of Christ being so highly favored not only by God but also by virtually all the children of Heavenly Father as well.
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The spirit of hastening the work
I need to capture and remember the feelings that we felt when President Monson announced that the missionary ages were being lowered. That was a manifestation of the spirit and all those who experienced it will remember it the way they remember 9/11 and any other seminal events they experienced. It is a cultural touchstone…
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Continuous repentance
It is possible for us to go a long time without repenting but I don’t believe we can go a long time without sinning.
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Journey vs Destination
“Every adventure has two parts: the journey and the destination. We tend to focus on the destination but the journey may be the most valuable part.” Dr. Hull, Founder of Neuroworx