Tag: October 2013
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Do We Know What We Have?
When we partake of the sacrament we renew all the covenants we have previously made with Heavenly Father. She is talking about the need for people to have the blessings of the priesthood. Some would argue that this is reason for women to be ordained so that they aren’t dependent on having a righteous husband—that…
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Be Meek and Lowly of Heart
Meekness was one of the most abundant traits in the Savior’s ministry. This story about a man who had to listen to church services through an open window. I didn’t catch why he couldn’t actually enter the building. This was recent so I wonder where in the world it happened.
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General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony
He’s talking about conference prostration both for the speakers and the listeners. He takes notes much like I do although the last few conferences I have not had any peace to even pay attention to most of the talks so I haven’t been attuned to much in the way of personal promptings.
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Welcome to Conference
Nearly 22,000 more missionaries serving than this time last year—we now have 80,333 serving. Two weeks ago we passed 15 million members.
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We Never Walk Alone
Wherever we are in life, there are times when all of us have challenges and struggles. Although they are different for each, they are common to all. Many of the challenges we face exist because we live in this mortal world, populated by all manner of individuals. At times we ask in desperation, “How can…
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Claim the Blessings of Your Covenants
Perhaps at no other time do we feel the divine love of the Savior as abundantly as we do when we repent and feel His loving arms outstretched to embrace us and assure us of His love and acceptance. Another mother I know of has sat alone at church for a number of years with…
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We Have Great Reason to Rejoice
When my father-in-law passed away, our family gathered together to greet others who came to pay their respects. Throughout the evening, as I visited with family and friends, I often noticed our 10-year-old grandson, Porter, standing near my mother-in-law—his “granny.” Sometimes he was standing behind her, watching over her. Once I noticed his arm linked…
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The Power, Joy, and Love of Covenant Keeping
One evening a man called his five sheep to come into the shelter for the night. His family watched with great interest as he simply called, “Come on,” and immediately all five heads lifted and turned in his direction. Four sheep broke into a run toward him. With loving kindness he gently patted each of…