David Journal

Tag: October 2009

  • I Love Loud Boys

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    He taught a rowdy group of non-member boys the importance of missionary work – eventually 9 of the 12 joined the church, went on missionaries and have remained faithful – those nine boys now represent 45 active members (them, their wives, and their 27 children). Their success was based on being obedient to church leaders…

  • Fathers and Sons: A Remarkable Relationship

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    How fathers and sons can and should talk to each other. The help between fathers and sons go both ways in helping to build both individuals. Fathers, you are the most meaningful example of manhood to your sons. 3 suggestions on how to take advantage of your relationship with your dad Trust your father (despite…

  • Becoming More Powerful Priesthood Holders

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    By doing what the Sons of Mosiah and other powerful missionaries will make us better able to help others. We can be more powerful priesthood holders by using the Book of Mormon. We can turn the Book of Mormon into the best read and best applied book in our life Feast upon the words of…

  • Prayer and Promptings

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    We have a spirit body housed, for now, in an earthly tabernacle of flesh. When he says “for now” I think he has a special perspective on thetemporary nature of mortality as his earthly tabernacle is becoming worn out in service to the Lord. Before I left, we had our family prayer. Our little boy…

  • Attempting the Impossible

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    The title of this talk confused me until I paid enough attention to recognize that the “impossible” thing we are attempting is to be perfect as Christ is perfect and that it is only impossible when attempted without the intervention of our perfect Savior whom we are trying to emulate.

  • Joseph Smith – Prophet of the Restoration

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    Those who focus on the mistakes of a great man will miss the mark (He demonstrated with Peter and then stated that many do the same thing with Joseph Smith) Four great truths restored in the Sacred Grove: First, Joseph learned that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are two separate, distinct beings.…

  • Love and Law

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    Impressed to speak about God’s love and God’s commandments. His greatest blessings are reserved for those who keep His laws. Examples of misunderstanding of the relationship between God’s Love and God’s Law. “If you really loved me you would not force me (or would accept me as if I were being obedient)” The Love of…

  • Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ

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    Without God, life would end at the grave and our mortal experiences would have no purpose. Growth and progress would be temporary, accomplishment without value, challenges without meaning. There would be no ultimate right and wrong and no moral responsibility to care for one another as fellow children of God. Indeed, without God, there would…

  • More Diligent and Concerned at Home

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    We need to consistently express our love for each other. We need to share our testimonies in our words and our actions consistently and especially within our own homes. Spouses and parents must work to overcome any hesitation to bear testimony. When we stand close to the canvas it is difficult or impossible to see…

  • Teaching Helps Save Lives

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    Elements of effective teaching from Elder Bednar Key Doctrine Invitation to Action Promised Blessing (Get the president Monson Quote)The goal of gospel teaching is not to pour knowledge into the minds . . . {it is to help students thing about, learn about and do something about applying gospel principles} President Monson has taught: “The…