David Journal

Tag: Sunday Afternoon

  • Opposition in All Things

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    When we make wrong choices we sometimes have to patiently bare with the consequences until we can get back on the right track.

  • Bridging the Two Great Commandments

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    The two towers that provide the foundational strength of the golden gate bridge are like the two great commandments. They each provide strength to the whole structure but they also rely on each other for strength. Jesus connects our heavenly upward gaze of loving God with our earthly outward gaze of loving our neighbor. Our…

  • Call, Don’t Fall

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    Prayer is the means of communication that allows us to “call, don’t fall.” Once again, the message is for me. Praying is a sign of our hope but taking action after we pray is a sign of our faith.

  • The Testimony of Jesus

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    The inhabitants of each kingdom of glory are determined based on their testimony of Jesus. (whether they were valiant, less valiant, or reluctant in their testimony) True disciples do not ignore the seemingly small things that nourish testimony such as prayer, scripture study, and repentance. Elder Maxwell noted that when some choose slackness they are…

  • Think Celestial!

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    One of the most crucial lessons I have learned in 99 years is the importance of the plan of salvation. Think celestial When you make choices I invite you to take the long view—the eternal view. Few things will complicate your life more quickly than violating the law of chastity. Public opinion is not the…

  • We Are His Children

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    French is not who I am, it’s where I was born. White is not who I am, it’s the color of my skin—or lack thereof. Professor is not who I am, it’s what I did to support my family. General authority seventy is not who I am, it’s where I am currently called to serve…

  • Love Is Spoken Here

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    Three languages of gospel love: Warmth and reverence Service and sacrifice Covenant belonging Christ knows us better and loves us more than we know or love ourselves.

  • The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea

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    The pioneer story of this Japanese woman is inspiring. How do we ensure that we would endure as much if it were necessary?

  • Divine Parenting Lessons

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    Principles for teaching the gospel at home Teach freely Model discipleship Invite to act Accidental conversion isn’t part of the plan of salvation.

  • Eternal Truth

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    Roles in the revelatory process God: the source of truth Holy Ghost: testifies of all truth Prophets: receive truth from God and share it with us Us: we should seek, recognize, and act on truth How to recognize truths: Is the concept taught consistently by prophets? Is the concept confirmed by the Holy Ghost? When…