"Freely ye have received, freely give." -Matthew 10:8
“Finding Lasting Peace and Building Eternal Families,” L. Tom Perry, General Conference Oct. 2014 Applying the formula of faith to this talk: Hearing the word of God, finding points of action Taking action to experiment upon the words heard Sharing what I’ve learned as a result of that action Men and women are shaped …
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Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 12:37–48; 17:20–37; 21:5–38, JST-Matthew 1, Doctrine & Coventants 45:16-59 I am brought to consider the role of the saints, those that would publish peace as part of the fulfillment of the last days. 1 Nephi 13:37 gives clarity to this particular point. For example, in Luke 21 there are great …
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I have been brought to consider, personally, the events and geography of those events leading up to the Savior’s final days in mortality. This study, as guided by the Spirit of the Lord, has illustrated to me in clear terms the “how it happened” and “where it happened” of these critical events in the history …
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We are entering another period of transition in our family, and while the obvious tendency would be to focus on the transitions and even boast of the blessings that will result, I’ve felt in a reproving Spirit remind me that there are other priorities that should be my focus (not that I need to stop …
“Let Your Faith Show,” Elder Russell M Nelson, April 2014 A couple of quotes that really stand out to me in this rally cry of a conference talk: “The scriptures provide one of the best ways to find our course and stay on it. Scriptural knowledge also provides precious protection.” “In 1986, President Thomas S. Monson …
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John 1:9 – True light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world D & C 68:25 – Baptized when 8 years old. Teach children faith, repentance, baptism, and gift of the Holy Ghost Mosiah 3:17 – No other name whereby man can be saved. Alma 17:30 – Now is the time to repent …
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Obedience is the first law of heaven. Separate the phrase: Write “The first law of heaven.” Ask “What is the first law of heaven.” God: Love, Faith, Truth, Obedience Devil: Hate, Fear, Lies, Disobedience If we want to feel stronger love, we need to to be obedient to God’s commandments. What is one of the …
The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn Elder Bednar, Oct 2011
See JST Matthew 3:38-40 At times it may seem that as Latter-day Saints we place too much emphasis on the Holy Spirit and receiving the Holy Ghost. And it may be that we put too much emphasis on making sure that we feel the Holy Ghost when in reality we should be preaching repentance and …
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“Come unto Me” (Eyeing, Henry B., April 2013, General Conference, Saturday Morning Session) I’ve reviewed this talk this morning from last general conference in my quest to follow the Savior. President Eyering talks at great lengths about the Savior, highlighting the exchanges He had with his disciples following His resurrection. This quote best articulates his …
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