David Journal

Tag: Sunday Afternoon

  • Be True to God and His Work

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    There will come a time when you will receive all the trials and persecutions that you can stand… “The time will come when no man can live in borrowed light.” The sun has its own light but the moon only has reflected light, “borrowed” light. Impressions on the soul by the Holy Ghost are far…

  • We Can Do Hard Things through Him

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    Rule #1: listen to and heed the promptings of your wife. Rule #2: when in doubt, refer to rule #1. His experience of losing his son would naturally lead to either anger at God (which it did) or guilt in his own inaction (which he said he avoided) but neither of those leads to finding…

  • Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony

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    I love how that young man was willing and able to tell the truth even when he had no desire to act as a missionary and share the gospel among these other people. Your social media activity will take on new meaning when you also use that social media activity to demonstrate how the gospel…

  • The Virtue of the Word

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    Is it any surprise that we find some of the most powerful sermons in scripture following Alma’s decision to give up the judgement seat and try the virtue of the word of God? There is virtue in the words of ancient and modern prophets precisely because their words are His words.

  • That They Might Know Thee

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    “Which of Jesus’ names should I take upon myself this week?” Different names emphasize different aspects of His character. Study what Jesus Christ is by exploring what each of His names means to you personally.

  • The Answer Is Jesus

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    Jesus Christ is the answer to both the simplest and the most challenging questions.

  • Legacy of Encouragement

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    My mother knew that what mattered most was returning home to our Father in Heaven. The Savior knows you are on the way The commandments the Lord gives you are…a gift.

  • Now Is the Time

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    Yes we should learn from the past and yes we should prepare for the future but now is the time for us to use. Lack of moving forward is what got Laura bogged down for years. It is what is stalling Alyssa, Mariah, and to some extent Isaac at present. Wellington, New Zealand Brazzaville, Republic…

  • Our Heartfelt All

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    With the recognition of the widows mite the Lord showed us how offerings are measured in His kingdom. Sometimes we mistakenly assume that balance means dividing ourselves between various priorities. Staying balanced is all about moving forward. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not just one of many things that we do. Consecration is…

  • Come into the Fold of God

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    The safety and security of the sheep depend upon their willingness to come into the fold. The gift of agency is not simply the right to choose but the opportunity to choose the right. Be redeemed Be resurrected Receive Eternal life Receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost