David Journal

Tag: Priesthood

  • Willing and Worthy to Serve

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    Priesthood is an everlasting principle. The priesthood is not so much a gift as it is a commission to serve. Catastrophic wars come and go but the battle for the souls of men continues without abatement.

  • Families under Covenant

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    This is for Ted. None of the ordinances we may perform would have any efficacy without the sealing power. Four things to do as a priesthood father: Gain and keep a sure witness of the priesthood keys. Love your wife and put her happiness first. Enlist the entire family to love each other. Lead your…

  • 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.