In each of my different sets of studies (Book of Mormon – English, Book of Mormon – Spanish, and misc.), I’ve been brought to consider “the Power” that made each happen. The power of Christ or priesthood power or whatever we want to call God’s power by which all things are accomplished, is the thing …
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“Thy Will Is Done,” JST Matthew 27:54
JST Matthew 27:54 (click on footnote) “Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, saying, Father, it is finished, thy will is done, yielded up the ghost.” (emphasis added) It impresses me that it was the Father’s will to have an Atonement made by one who would do so in love. The temptation …
Priesthood and Personal Prayer
Just re-read this talk on priesthood and personal prayer and there are passages that I want to commit the principles to memory: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/04/priesthood-and-personal-prayer?lang=eng This is what I’ve learned: God is not interested in long prayers. Rather He is interested in specific prayers, and us knowing what we should be praying for. “Ye worship ye know …
Sacrament Meeting Notes, 2 Aug 2015
From a ward on the east end of Springville, Utah – Testimony Meeting Highlights Tom blessed his baby, Matt Story of the old truck. Two teen boys wrote on truck, “save me, I’m a good truck” so it is with many of us. Aisain sister read in the scriptures “jesus is my son.” God testifies …
“And now my sons, behold I have somewhat more to desire of you”
Helaman 5 I tried reading verses 9 to 11 with my family this morning, but they were tuned out. There is more to be internalized through study before I can in love give this knowledge to my children.
Family Gospel Teaching Plan
Yesterday’s fast ended with a prayer and a plead to remember what I had learned in the fast. The fast was centered on the spiritual well being of my children. My wife also has the responsibility of taking into her own hands their spiritual preparation. That responsibility is also mine fully. It’s not happening though. …
The Purpose of the Church
The purpose of the Church of Jesus Christ is to serve as a vehicle for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Without the teachings of the Gospel of Christ being applied in the lives of the members of the Church, the Church has no purpose. It becomes a mere social organization. We could also say that …
FHE – The Sabbath Day
Yesterday was actually a good day for Sabbath Day observance, everyone did at least two or three things that helped them to keep the Sabbath Day holy. Emma – Went to Church, she got the LDS Youth App on her Ipod, and she spent time with the family in the evening. Aaron – Also spent …
FHE – Receiving a Testimony of Light
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/receiving-a-testimony-of-light-and-truth – watch and discuss the video at the beginnings of the link: What did people use to think? What do we know now? What changed between belief and knowledge? Activity: – Pretend we went back in time 130 years. Take turns describing the following inventions/technologies: Jumbo Jet Airplane Microwave Smart Phone Pinterest Google or …
Fear of Men and Fame
“Which Way Do You Face?” Elder Lynn G. Robbins, October 2014 General Conference In this talk, I’ve learned that I struggle with this particular challenge to make sure that I am facing the right way. Both in my personal ministering and in professional/business activities. The reason for which Christ told those that received miracles at …