For the past week, since our 19th wedding anniversary, I’ve contemplated the power of decisions made in council. In this instance, that council is the executive council of the family (Rachel and I). Most of our challenges and shortcomings have been the result of a failure to work together in council with one another. Related …
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Passing Clouds or General Darkness
I was reading over in Alma the other day. Alma’s account here is redemption from that general darkness of which he was engulfed. I don’t understand this seperation: I share with you again a simple little insight that may help you at certain junctures in your lives. It is that you must not mistake passing …
Spiritual Renewal, Spiritual Strength
I’ve struggled to get on my feet this morning. So I did what I some times do, when I don’t have the capacity of mind or physical presence to focus on a few minutes of scripture study: I watched a bible video. This morning I actually watched three bible videos: The Widow of Nain, Jesus …
FHE Lesson – Overview of the Book of Mormon
Present the following: http://media.ldscdn.org/pdf/lds-magazines/friend-may-2012/2012-05-17-the-story-of-the-book-of-mormon-eng.pdf Then ask the kids to pick one story to focus on. – Provide them with drawing supplies and ask them to draw what they hear as I read the story that they have selected. At the end of the reading, ask the kids to share what they have drawn and why …
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Of Mourning and Multitudes
Matthew 14 John the Baptist, through a terrible plot, is beheaded. When the news of his beheading reachs the Savior, Jesus crosses the sea and retires to a (remote) desert place. It appears that he is mourning and is looking for a place of solitude. However, he is not permitted to do so because immediately …
Ser Caritativo
I’m at an interesting junction of revelation this morning. En mis estudios personales, buscé la tema de Caridad en el GEE. El primera referencia que buscé fue en 2 Nefi 26:30. Leí versículos 29 a 31. A su vez, pensaba que ser caritativo solo se trataba de hacer buenas obras (como cuidar a los enfermos …
Baptism and John the Baptist
I’ve been asked to speak this morning on baptism. I’ve attempted to seek the influence and inspiration of heaven on this topic in preparation of for these remarks. I would invite you each to offer a silent prayer in your hearts that the Holy Ghost might instruct us further while we are here together. 600 …
FHE Courage
What is courage? Courage – To not be afraid, especially of doing what is right. Four Examples of Courage: Who am I? Nephi returns to get the brass plates. Ammon goes to the Lamanites to preach the Gospel. Moroni wandered in the wilderness because he would not deny the Christ. Daniel faces the Lion’s Den …
Progress of Commandments
Matthew 19:16-26 It is interesting to note the progression of the commandments that the Savior notes here in the conversation with the Rich young ruler. They are listed here in order of grossest offense to most exalted behavior. Thou shalt do no murder Thou shalt not commit adultery Thou shalt not steal Thou shalt not …
Testimony in the Last Days
We live in the last days, wonderful days in which the Lord has promised that knowledge will flow down from Heaven until nothing shall be withheld from those who have endured valiantly for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. – President Dallin H. Oaks, RootsTech 2018