David Journal

Tag: Saturday Afternoon

  • Being Temperate in All Things

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    Temperance is being self-controlled rather than self-willed. Tempered glass has been heated so that it is stronger and under stress it will not break into jagged pieces. We live in an impatient and intemperate world where there is uncertainty. In a spiritual sense, temperance is a divine attribute of Jesus Christ. He desires for each…

  • When the Lord Commands

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    Occasionally we believe that there must be an easier way, a shortcut or modification of the Lord’s commandments that will accommodate our individual circumstances. Thoughts such as these fail to acknowledge that strict obedience to God’s laws brings His blessings and failure to abide by His laws leads to foreseeable consequences. When we choose to…

  • Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul

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    Lust is a deadly sin because it defiles the highest and holiest relationship given to us by God in mortality. Lust celebrates self indulgence. I feel much like Jacob of old, who said, “It grieveth me that I must use so much boldness of speech . . . before . . . many . .…

  • “Repent … That I May Heal You”

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    The Lord’s desire that we come unto Him and be wrapped in His arms is often an invitation to repent. “Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I will receive you.” When we sin, we turn away from God. When…

  • Watching with All Perseverance

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    We can have a spiritual early warning system by: reading and talking about the Book of Mormon regularly bearing testimony spontaneously inviting children to act This spiritual early warning system can alert us early to deviations from the path and also to spiritual growth. As parents and gospel teachers we are not in the business…

  • Helping Hands, Saving Hands

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    It is amazing how a small act such as sending a postcard, offering a hug, or stopping for an impromptu visit can sometimes bear lasting consequences in the lives of the people who are touched by these small acts. We never know when some small thing we do can have such a lasting, life changing…

  • Mothers Teaching Children in the Home

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    Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important. One scripture study, family prayer, story reading, meal, or family home evening at a time. There is no such thing as overpreparing to teach the gospel. There was so much material prepared that I’m sure only a small portion of it was ever used during the class,…

  • Prayer and Promptings

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    We have a spirit body housed, for now, in an earthly tabernacle of flesh. When he says “for now” I think he has a special perspective on thetemporary nature of mortality as his earthly tabernacle is becoming worn out in service to the Lord. Before I left, we had our family prayer. Our little boy…

  • Attempting the Impossible

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    The title of this talk confused me until I paid enough attention to recognize that the “impossible” thing we are attempting is to be perfect as Christ is perfect and that it is only impossible when attempted without the intervention of our perfect Savior whom we are trying to emulate.

  • Preach My Gospel – the Unifying Tool between Members and Missionaries

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    Only together can we fulfill the great charge given to the ancient and modern Apostles: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). In order to be successful in these efforts, we must be one with the missionaries, and we must understand one another. Do you always understand…