David Journal

Tag: Priesthood

  • The Why of Priesthood Service

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    Two significant callings as a priesthood holder: as a deacon he was called to be the Deacon’s Quorum President; as a father he was called as Stake President. It is in the “why” of priesthood service inspires. The activities we pursue (especially as priesthood leaders) should be grounded in inspired priorities and purposes. Our lives…

  • Aaronic Priesthood: Arise and Use the Power of God

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    What greater power could you possibly acquire in this life than the priesthood of God? Elder Ochoa is making me want to review Elder Holland’s talk from October. The message that online social networks are a tool the Lord would have them use to extend their influence should resonate with young men.

  • The Rescue for Real Growth

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    No matter our position we can participate in the spiritual rescue effort in meaningful ways.

  • The Powers of Heaven

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    If at this moment you were asked to state in one sentence the defining characteristic of the church how would you answer? The divine priesthood authority of God. Worthiness and willingness are the qualifications for ordination, not experience. A priesthood holder is expected to use the priesthood in accordance to God’s will—nothing about it is…

  • Dare to Stand Alone

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    Do we have the moral courage to stand firm for what we believe even when we must stand alone? Ridicule and mockery are very powerful tools of the adversary. Once we have a testimony it is incumbent upon us to share that testimony with others.

  • Preparation in the Priesthood: “I Need Your Help”

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    Priesthood preparation. We may wonder if we are prepared for the service that is asked of us. My answer is that yes, you are prepared. Because of the veil of forgetfulness part of our mission in this life is to relearn and recommit to what we defended before this life. Crucial choices necessary for priesthood…

  • Providing in the Lord’s Way

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    Sometimes we see welfare as just another gospel topic. I think that Heavenly Father wants us to have care for others be at the very root of the gospel. Our personal, family, and church priorities should begin with love of God and of our fellow men. A spiritual life is, first of all, a life.…

  • The Opportunity of a Lifetime

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    Blessings of missionary service do not end when you are released. That service sets you on a path of gospel centered living. Arrive on your mission with a personal testimony of the Book of Mormon. Arrive on your mission worthy of the companionship of the Spirit. Arrive on your mission ready to work.

  • The Power of the Aaronic Priesthood

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    What song is he quoting? It might be a poem but if so it should be set to music. When one is born again his life is changed. He has no appetite for sin. Enjoy your youth but put away childish things. Shun profane things… I think this is one of those talks where it…

  • We Are All Enlisted

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    “I’d like to speak rather candidly…” as if he is not frequently candid. “We don’t like to speak of Satan often and I don’t like to talk about him at all.” Satan will fight wherever and whenever he can. He knows he will be defeated and cast out but he wants to take with him…