David Journal

Tag: October 2018

  • Believe, Love, Do

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    Solomon ended up disillusioned after decades of indulgence in his prosperity. (“All is vanity” he said toward the end of his life.) We achieve the abundant life not be focusing on our own needs but by becoming disciples of Christ and engaging in the cause of Christ. To have the healing influence if the gospel…

  • All Must Take upon Them the Name Given of the Father

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    Taking His name upon us means to make it a part of us or our character.

  • Our Campfire of Faith

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    Find joy in wholesome creativity. Keep the best of righteous traditions while seeking new and holier ways to worship and serve Him. Perfection is in Christ, not in ourselves.

  • One in Christ

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    The strength of the community of saints comes from the mixing of many people with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The combined society is different than any of the component societies that go into making it.

  • Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice

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    The foundation is just the first step in building a temple – or a life of discipleship. We are accustomed to sustaining by raising our right arms but true sustaining {comes in our actions as we listen and apply their words}.

  • Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ

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    Imagine Elijah in our day the way he challenged the priests of Baal. The gospel should become the defining focus of a person’s heart and character. There is a difference between a socially motivated participation and a spiritually committed {immersion}. When is a conversion so complete that it cannot be undone?

  • Truth and the Plan

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    We need to be cautious about the source of truth. Expertise in one area doesn’t qualify someone to speak in another. We should be careful with people who have selfish motives. Why did President Oaks feel it was important to repeat the doctrine related to gender again? He knows it will draw backlash and he…

  • Gather Together in One All Things in Christ

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    A rope is made of generally ordinary materials bound or woven together which is much stronger and more useful than the original materials. The historic adjustments made today have only one overarching propose – to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ. Please do not focus primarily on the logistics of what has been changed. Parasitical focus…

  • Be Not Troubled

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    Youth fear making commitments, young marrieds fear bringing a child into the world. Laura fears for her children to follow the path of making it a priority to become parents. She wants them to put the priority on becoming secure first. There’s nothing wrong with being secure but by making that the priority people frequently…

  • Laying the Foundation of a Great Work

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    I would love a family tradition comparable to the one he describes. Not that ours needs to be the same but that I want something that is uniquely ours which is similarly impactful. Consistent, wholesome family traditions that include prayer, scripture study, family home evening, and church attendance will lay a solid foundation for testimony.…