David Journal

Tag: October 2020

  • The Culture of Christ

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    Culture can be so embedded in our lives that we fail to see the drawbacks of our own culture. I like this description of the true culture of gospel.

  • The Exquisite Gift of the Son

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    Being challenged doesn’t mean we are outside the company if the Lord’s elect.

  • There Was Bread

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    It is not reasonable for the church to focus on encouraging people to establish emergency stores at a time when many people are in a position that they must rely on such stores if they have them.

  • All Nations, Kindreds, and Tongues

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    In what way will I find financial and spiritual stability? I have been faithful to the gospel and have been torn down by years of dysfunction at home. While the family has been getting more stable in recent years, my marriage and the spiritual practices of the family have been deteriorating and my capacity to…

  • Finding Joy in Christ

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    Think about the meaning behind the emblems of the sacrament. He is encouraging us to use the Children and Youth program. We don’t do anything with that right now.

  • Sustainable Societies

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    Examples of Zion societies include the city of Enoch and the Nephites after the visit of Christ. Societies that falter place highest priority on money and power. People without religious belief can be and often are good, moral people. But we believe that doesn’t happen without the influence of the light of Christ even if…

  • Love Your Enemies

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    I can’t believe how blatantly he acknowledged that there have been political divisions that have spilled into our church meetings. I wonder where and how that happened. I know it can happen in isolated cases but to be enough to mention it in general conference suggests that it wasn’t some isolated incident. Anger is the…

  • Recommended to the Lord

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    Your temple recommend reflects a deep spiritual intent to follow Christ. A recommend isn’t simply a means to be allowed into the temple – it is an end in itself as a badge declaring our intent to take upon us the name of Christ.

  • Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity

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    Unity is enhanced when people are treated with dignity and respect despite any differences in actions or beliefs.

  • Eyes to See

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    There will be times in your life when you feel like you are under siege. (Like now)! I know the feeling of wondering if 20 years of striving to live the gospel at home have all been a waste of effort. Good reminder that the reason to do so isn’t just to set an example…