David Journal

Tag: Saturday Morning

  • Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity

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    Unity is enhanced when people are treated with dignity and respect despite any differences in actions or beliefs.

  • Eyes to See

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    There will be times in your life when you feel like you are under siege. (Like now)! I know the feeling of wondering if 20 years of striving to live the gospel at home have all been a waste of effort. Good reminder that the reason to do so isn’t just to set an example…

  • Becoming like Him

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    The command to before life Christ isn’t hyperbole – it is what we should honestly strive for until we make it a reality.

  • We Will Prove Them Herewith

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    Periodic tests are essential to learning. I think that constant tests can be detrimental. I know that I am falling further and further behind with continued trial. The principle of preparation and the principle of pressing forward with steadfastness in Christ can help us navigate challenging times. My preparations were insufficient and my steadfastness now…

  • Moving Forward

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    Challenging times can bring unexpected opportunities. Some of us just drown no matter what happens.

  • Prayers of Faith

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    More and more I feel like Job – Satan has been given leave to test me and try me in life. I know not what limits may exist on his influence but I intend not to complain against God for my misfortune. I would love to receive even greater blessings after it is over but…

  • Deep in Our Heart

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    The goal of the new Children and Youth program is to get the gospel deep into the hearts of our children. The study of doctrine will change behavior more than the study of behavior will. We need the strength that comes from loving relationships. “When we choose to repent, we choose to change. We choose…

  • Spiritually Defining Memories

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    We all have spiritual experiences in our lives that help us know that God loves us and knows us. They may come in extraordinary circumstances or ordinary one but they will always come with a powerful spiritual confirmation so that we know and that we know that God knows that we know. Elder Andersen called…

  • An Especially Noble Calling

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    I plead with my sisters to take your rightful place in your home {and the world and the church.} (I’m not sure who she was quoting there – probably President Nelson.) “Every man and every woman who makes and keeps covenants with God has direct access to his power through those covenants.” – President Nelson…

  • Ensuring a Righteous JudgmentJRRasband

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    One of the great doctrinal contributions of the Book of Mormon is the teaching that the atonement of Christ satisfies all the demands of justice. One of the great comforting truths is that Christ is able to heal others whom we have hurt even when we do not have the power to heal them from…