Whether by Mine Own Voice: Personalizing General Conference
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Patience and Hope
“In your patience possess ye your souls” (Luke 21:19). One of the variations of “possess” in this scripture means “win mastery over”. I believe that through patience we can “[win mastery over our] souls” and with hope look forward to receiving help from our Savior. Patience and hope go hand-in-hand. In “After the Fourth Day“,…
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Sharpening Our Focus on Christ
In “Fixing Our Focus On Christ“, I discussed ways in which we can make Jesus Christ a focal point in our lives. Over time our focus can become blurry and we need to sharpen it. In “Focus On Jesus Christ“, Brother Milton Camargo helps us to know how to sharpen focus. If you’ve ever used…
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A Blessing From God
We all want to know that Heavenly Father cares for us individually. We have been taught that is the case since we were young. However, physical proof of that caring is rarely offered. Gratefully, God has provided us with a way to get that proof. A patriarchal blessing is God’s physical proof that He cares…
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Parenting
Anyone who has children knows that parenting is an adventure. There are highs and lows, good days and bad. Parents need to find strength from various sources. Of course the ultimate source of strength for parents is Jesus Christ. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf in “Jesus Christ is the Strength of Parents” declares this message. This…
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Where Can I Find Relief?
The world is a chaotic place. Between work life, family life, religious life, and other areas, we are constantly under pressure. Sometimes we can feel as though it is too much. What we need is relief, but where can we find it? In “Jesus Christ Is Relief“, President Camille N. Johnson helps us understand that…
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Obtaining True Forgiveness
In “Have I Truly Been Forgiven?“, Elder K. Brett Nattress states the “promise of complete and perfect forgiveness is made to everyone – in and through the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ.” Obtaining true forgiveness, in my opinion, involves three phases: forgiveness from God, forgiveness of self, and forgiveness of others. Forgiveness From God The…
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Being Poised
Elder Mark A. Bragg discussed “Christlike Poise” at the April 2023 General Conference. How does one gain poise? How can poise benefit us in a turbulent world? What can we learn from how poised Christ was in His life? These are some of the questions that came to mind as I listened to Elder Bragg’s…
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Peace, Be Still
In “Peacemakers Needed“, President Russell M. Nelson states “Today, I am asking us to interact with others in a higher, holier way. … ‘If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy’ [Articles of Faith 1:13] that we can say about another person … that should be our standard of communication.” As…
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General Conference Preparations and Feelings
In preparation of the April 2023 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I’ve been thinking of music (non-LDS) that has brought me closer to Christ. This music has stirred feelings in my soul about what will happen, what topics will be addressed, and what announcements will be proclaimed. I am…
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Lifting Our Burdens
At Easter we celebrate the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement overcame the burdens mortality has imposed on us: death, sin, and trials. Through His Atonement we can have any burden lifted from our shoulders. We can receive rest even if life seems restless. Come Unto Me, All Ye That Labor In Matthew 11:28-30 we…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 