Whether by Mine Own Voice: Personalizing General Conference
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Winning the War
Losing some battles does not mean the war is lost. In “Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy“, Sister Tamara W. Runia states, “I testify that while God cares about our mistakes, He cares more about what happens after we make a mistake.” That sentiment carries with it a new perspective on…
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Why a Restoration?
The post discusses the concept of restoration within the Church of Christ, linking it to the Eternal Flame in Chestnut Ridge Park. It details historical declines and restorations of the Church, emphasizing Joseph Smith’s role in clarifying God’s nature, translating the Book of Mormon, and restoring priesthood authority. This restoration prepares believers for Christ’s Second…
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A Gift from God
The author reflects on hiking the Grand Canyon and cruising in Alaska, highlighting these experiences as evidence of divine creation. They argue that nature’s beauty cannot be attributed to chance but is a purposeful gift from God. The Earth is presented as a testament to God’s existence, designed for human enjoyment and spiritual growth.
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What Does It Mean To Be Whole?
President Camille N. Johnson emphasizes that true wholeness comes from faith in Jesus Christ, rather than physical or emotional completeness in this life. While we may never attain physical or emotional wholeness due to aging and uncontrollable factors, we can achieve spiritual wholeness by developing a strong relationship with Christ through faith, repentance, and observance…
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Being Christlike
In “As a Little Child,” President Jeffrey R. Holland emphasizes the Christlike attributes of submissiveness, humility, and love that children naturally possess. He explains that to enter the kingdom of heaven, we must embody these qualities. As we grow, we often lose these traits, making it essential to relearn them through Christ’s example.
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Our Advocate
The April 2025 General Conference highlighted Jesus as our Advocate with the Father, emphasizing His role in supporting us rather than condemning us. He pleads for our forgiveness by focusing on our strengths and efforts. This advocacy is crucial for our spiritual journey, encouraging repentance and adherence to His commandments for eternal reward.
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Filling in the Gaps
In a fast-paced world, life’s busy nature fills our time like rocks in a jar, leaving gaps to fill. To nurture our spiritual lives, we can use these gaps for prayer, uplifting songs, and podcasts. Bishop Budge emphasizes that by seeking God in our moments of quiet, we draw closer to Him and find inner…
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Helping Hands
When I turned 16, I obtained my hunter’s permit. This meant getting up early with my dad, heading over to my grandparents’ house for a quick breakfast, and going into the woods behind their house to hunt for deer. These were precious times with my dad and I have many memories from that and the…
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Trees of Life
Family Tree All of us have a “Family Tree.” To me, the family tree has three parts: The roots of my family tree are my parents, grandparents, and my ancestral line. These are the people who have shaped my life in many ways. Some of these are: My parents and grandparents taught me lessons as…
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Feeling Like God’s Favorite
The author, a parent of five, emphasizes the importance of individualized love for each child to prevent feelings of jealousy and favoritism. Drawing parallels to God’s love for humanity, he highlights how everyone can experience being God’s favorite. Through personal experiences, he illustrates that divine love is unconditional, meeting individuals in their greatest times of…
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