David Journal

Tag: October 2012

  • Learning with Our Hearts

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    If we come unto Christ we can know of a surety. Iniquity hampers our ability to feel, see, and love others.

  • First Observe, Then Serve

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    First Observe, Then Serve Do we choose to serve as we desire or as the Lord would serve or as the needs dictate.

  • The Atonement

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    I got to change a poopy diaper and reprimand the kids for repeatedly disrupting conference and refusing to help the little boys. Of this talk I got to hear “in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.” researching between sessions What a story about their crossing between various Samoan islands. No matter what our actions have…

  • Where Is the Pavilion?

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    The pavilion that seems to intercept divine aid does not cover God but sometimes it does cover us. He got an offer from a large corporation. He discussed it with the First Presidency but they gave him no direction. His wife felt they should stay but when he got his own confirmation it came as…

  • See Others as They May Become

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    There is nothing in the world that will bring more happiness and peace in life than a testimony of the gospel. We should develop the capacity to see men not as they are but as they can be. We need to have courage both to turn our backs on temptation and to bare testimony to…

  • Help Them Aim High

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    I knew that each of my children was an individual and that God gave each specific gifts for their contribution. You can be inspired regarding the specific gifts of the youth you oversee. Help the youth aim high. They may have more potential than the Lord reveals to you. President Eyring learned to carve from…

  • The Joy of the Priesthood

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    Helped to rebuild a piper cub – wow. Flying in a piper cub and flying in an F-18 are very different in obvious ways but they are very similar in some fundamental ways. He compares these two to different ward situations, be Avery active ward and the other to a tiny branch. We can easily…

  • Beware Concerning Yourselves

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    God knows that lurking within priesthood holders lurks a natural man – prone to wander. We must always beware lest we be swept off the road to exaltation. 1. Pray always 2. Study the scriptures 3. Receive the ordinances 4. Practice love 5. Pay an honest tithe 6. Fully live the law of chastity I…

  • Be Valiant in Courage, Strength, and Activity

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    Sometimes you will be in situations when you must demonstrate your spiritual courage in view of your friends. This may lead to ridicule but you can’t afford to abandon our courage. What you do, where you go, and who you see will determine who you become.

  • Brethren, We Have Work to Do

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    Some men take the negative stereotypes of men in media as an excuse to slack off. In whatever you choose it is important to become proficient so that you can support a family and make a contribution in your community. Be models and help develop young men. There will shortly be a letter from the…