Tag: Robert D Hales
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Becoming a Disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The path of discipleship. We move forward undaunted by the trials of life. “There will be no discrepancy between the kindness we show our enemies and the kindness we show our friends.”
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“Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and Service
“We bemoan the state of the world – that schools are not teaching moral character – but there is much that we can do by taking advantage of the teaching moments.” We can also create teaching moments if we plan with our teaching responsibility in mind. I would like to review his words on being…
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The Holy Ghost
The Holy Ghost has some similar characteristics as the Light of Christ but He isn’t the same. Some expect the Holy Ghost to weigh in on every minor choice in their lives. This trivializes Him.
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Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World
“Never deliberately fly into a thunderstorm.” He is counseling young people to avoid debt for their education as much as possible by making wise decisions including working while going to school. “That will require sacrifice but it will set you up for success.” “Don’t date all through your 20’s just to have fun.”
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Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom
This is a great disclose on the nature and importance of religious liberty.
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Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ
Do you remember the first time you knew that you were a child of God? This is all about how the Father and the Son are separate but united beings.
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“If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments”
At times we may be tempted to practice natural man’s obedience which places our wisdom (or popular opinion) ahead of God’s laws. At some point there must be a schism in the church over gay marriage and/or ordaining women to the priesthood. Mature gospel obedience requires that we sustain and follow priesthood leaders. This is…
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General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony
He’s talking about conference prostration both for the speakers and the listeners. He takes notes much like I do although the last few conferences I have not had any peace to even pay attention to most of the talks so I haven’t been attuned to much in the way of personal promptings.
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Stand Strong in Holy Places
About half of our current apostles know from experience what it truly means to be a defender of liberty in the secular/military sense. If we are faithful in the priesthood the armor of God will be given to us as a gift. “Young men, if your father’s wanted to get into trouble he had to…
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Being a More Christian Christian
What kind of Christians are we? We need to lay down our nets and come follow him. We need to more consciously and consistently and compassionately feed His sheep.