Yesterday, I was asked to help with a move. The purpose for the move was to gather all their earthly possessions and get them safely to their new home. I had found out about only the night before. Or so I thought. Near the end of the move, I overheard a family member remark “That …
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Prayer and Personal Revelation
Prayer is frequently discounted as not being able to be effective because of our failing to be righteous in other areas. Indeed, we can frequently feel that we are not worthy to pray, when in reality the worthiness that we seek can only be obtained through prayer coupled with action. 2 Nephi 32 Alma 33 …
A Preparatory Priesthood
(Note: These comments were prepared to be shared at a Fathers and Sons outing for the evening fireside.) We have been asked to speak on the restoration on Aaronic Priesthood, which in other instances has been called the preparatory priesthood. I want to read to you a seemingly unrelated passage of scripture and ask you …
Reverence for Motherhood
An Elders Quorum Lesson – From Being a Righteous Husband and Father “A man who holds the priesthood has reverence for motherhood” On the chalk board, write this statement across the top: “A man who holds the priesthood has reverence for motherhood” Define Reverence: We hold reverence for Deity. Reverence (from Guide to the …
“Plant This Word In Your Hearts,” Alma 33
I was drawn to this passage this morning in trying to comprehend the mercies of the Son of God upon me. So frequent are the powers of renewal that I have been able to access through faith on the Son of God, that it is amazing — truly amazing — that he would care enough …
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“My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord”
Luke 1:46-55 & 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (Psalm 23) See also “Low Estate” Make a detailed study of these two passages of scripture, notably both from women.In both of these stories there are temples, there are people of covenant with the Lord, there is meekness and lowliness of heart, and devotion to the most high God. …
The Why of Home Teaching Service
Alma, that rebellious priest in the court of King Noah, when he came to his senses after hearing the words of Abinadi, repented of his sins and formed the Church of God. When he began to organize the Church, Alma used the power of the baptismal covenant to unite the people by explaining it’s importance …
God Is My Father, I Am His Son
I always pray when I begin a study of the scriptures, and this afternoon as I began my study, I uttered only two words “My Father” when I was stopped in my tracks with a very strong impression. To try to put into words what I was feeling, it was something like this: Indeed, God …
Covenants are Tools
I’m studying the covenants associated with baptism. As I pray about the significance of covenants, it strikes me that covenants are tools given to us that clearly spell out the terms and bounds within which we are able to receive blessings and protection from God. They are instruments of safety fashioned by God to guide …
“Low Estate”
Luke 1:46-55 I think that no where in all of scripture is a more profound statement of humility found than that given by Mary as she contemplates her part in God’s plan. The Spirit of the Lord is trying to tell me of something which is profoundly significant. I think it is in understanding who …