Tag: Ronald A Rasband
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“Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up”
When we hold up one another we are saying “I am here for you.” We need to do more lifting, and less murmuring.
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Words Matter
Words matter, they are the bedrock of how we connect. Three phrases that can make challenging situations easier: “Thank you”, “I’m sorry”, “I love you”
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How Great Will Be Your Joy
Giving missionary assignments one time he saw 10 senior couples to assign when there were 300 requests for senior couples. Will Laura and I make and take opportunities to serve a mission together? There are significant questions to answer about how, when, or where to serve but not asking the question isn’t a path I’m…
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Hosanna to the Most High God
President Nelson has encouraged us to make palm Sunday holy by not just remembering the palms that were waved on that Sunday but also by remembering the palms of His hands.
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This Day
He has been impressed “this day” of the need for us to recommit ourselves to studying and sharing the Book of Mormon.
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To Heal the World
Religious freedom honors the first and second great commandments, placing God at the center of our lives. Religious freedom fosters expressions of belief, hope, and peace. Religion inspires people to help others. Freedom of religion acts as a unifying and rallying force for shaping values and morality. The list of what is being done is…
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The Things of My Soul
Study with the desire to believe rather than with a desire to find a flaw. Love God the father and Jesus Christ our Savior. Love thy neighbor Love yourself Many people find it easier to love others than to love themselves. Keep the commandments Always be worthy to attend the temple Be joyful and cheerful…
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“Behold! I Am a God of Miracles”
Miracles abound in the lives of faithful followers of Christ today. Don’t suggest that miracles are simply coincidences or good luck Miracles are worked through the power of faith. Miracles can come as answers to prayers. They are not always what we ask for or what we desire. There are laws decreed in the heavens…
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Recommended to the Lord
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.
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Fulfillment of Prophecy
When Joseph Smith prophesied that the priesthood would fill North and South America and the world he may have seen our day – when the church has as many members as the total population of the United States at the time of his prophecy.