David Journal

Tag: Richard G Scott

  • The Power of a Strong Testimony

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    In this uncertain world, there are some things that never change: the perfect love of our Heavenly Father for each of us; the assurance that He is there and will always hear us; the existence of absolute, unchanging truths; the fact that there is a plan of happiness; the assurance that success in life is…

  • Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority

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    Pray daily as a family. Study the scripture as a family daily. Have family home evening weekly. Go to the temple regularly.

  • “I Have Given You an Example”

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    I didn’t realize that Elder Scott grew up in a less-active, part-member family and wasn’t baptized when he turned 8. He never thought much about a mission until his future wife mentioned that she intended to marry a returned missionary. Conversion if individuals is only pay off the work. Always seem to strengthen families. Keep…

  • Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

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    This telling suggests that Helaman suggested that the sons of Ammon could fight rather than have the father’s break their covenant. I love the observation that the father’s, because they had grown up in wickedness, needed to be more careful about being enticed back to the wickedness of their previous lives than their sons who…

  • For Peace at Home

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    Each of us needs a place where we can reset and prepare for future challenges. Make sure that any decision you make, whether temporal or spiritual, is consistent with what the Lord would have you do. Stay on the Lord’s side and you will win every time. One day I will get to listen to…

  • The Joy of Redeeming the Dead

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    This is almost certainly related to what the First Presidency letter will say. At this point I would expect it to say something along the lines of coupling the two works such as only allowing people to do temple work for people on their own lines. That does not sound quite right because some of…

  • How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life

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    One of the great lessons that each of us needs to learn is to ask the Lord. Yielding to emotions such as hurt, anger, or defensiveness drive away the spirit. We need to be careful with humor—it can assist or detract from revelation depending on how we use it. Recording can help your ability to…

  • The Power of Scripture

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    Memorized scripture is like an enduring friend that does not fade over time. There is great spiritual power to be found in becoming familiar with the scriptures. Do you use all of the standard works, including the Old Testament? There are great gems in the Old Testament.

  • The Transforming Power of Faith and Character

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    Character is woven patiently by applied threads of principle and doctrine. How well we do with mortal challenges will determine how strong your faith will be. Faith cannot be taken away from us but it can be lost by neglect or personal choice. When faith is properly understood and used, it has dramatically far-reaching effects.…

  • He Lives! All Glory to His Name!

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    Easter is a season that should bring peace and joy to all who love Him and show it by obeying His commandments. Easter brings thoughts of Jesus, His life, His Atonement, His Resurrection, His love. He has risen from the dead with healing in his wings. Oh, how we all need that healing the Redeemer…