Tag: Thomas S Monson
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Journaling 2018
51 weeks ago (yesterday) I began journaling again regularly. Of course everything was focused on Laura. Laura tried to kill herself. Laura’s in the ICU. Laura’s in the psych ward. Laura’s at Mom’s house. Laura had a good day. Laura had a bad day. When it no longer seemed compelling to report on Laura daily…
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The Power of the Book of Mormon
Five new temples: Brasilia, Nairobi, Pocatello, Philippines, Saratoga Springs. Prayerfully study and ponder the book of Mormon each day.
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Kindness, Charity, and Love
His talk is obviously written in advance, as proven by the words of the talk being displayed even a phrase ahead of him at times. “Do we not honor the priesthood if we are not kind to others?”
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The Perfect Path to Happiness
At the conclusion of this beautiful portrayal of our Heavenly Father’s plan for us (Man’s Search for Happiness), the crowd silently filed out, many visibly touched by the message of the film. The young visitor next to me did not arise. I asked if he had enjoyed the presentation. His emphatic response: “This is the…
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Principles and Promises
He challenges us to live the Word of Wisdom and claim it’s promised blessings for ourselves.
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Choices
Four new temples: Quito, Ecuador Harare, Zimbabwe Belém, Brazil Lima Peru (2nd) We know where we want to go, let us choose the harder right rather than the easier wrong.
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Be an Example and a Light
Six ways to let our light shine: In word In conversation In charity In spirit In faith In purity
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Keep the Commandments
My message tonight is straightforward – keep the commandments. The commandments aren’t given to frustrated us – it is just the opposite. They are given by a Father who loves us perfectly and knows what is best for us. Plagues of our day – he lists the following as a sample: permissiveness, pornography, drugs, and…
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Blessings of the Temple
Haiti, Bankok, and one other new temple announced. We can find peace in the temple.