Category: General Conference
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For Christ So Loved Us
In “For God So Loved Us” Elder Michael T. Ringwood discusses how God sending Christ to the earth was not “to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:17). We know that Christ atoned for our sins to make it possible for us to repent and return to Heavenly…
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A Covenant People
Covenants with God bind us to him and allow us to experience true happiness. Whenever the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been on earth, those who choose to align themselves with the gospel become covenant people. In “Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory“, Sister Jean B. Bingham states “As we…
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Strength and Weakness
We all have weaknesses. Our lives are built such that we can change our weaknesses into strengths. Spiritually, “as we humble ourselves and exercise faith in Jesus Christ, the grace of Christ and His infinite atoning sacrifice make it possible to change” (“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong” – Elder Kevin S. Hamilton).…
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Wonderful and Awesome
The featured image is of Davidson’s Glacier in Alaska. It is truly a wonder and an awesome sight to behold. God’s creations in putting in place the plan of happiness also strike awe and wonder into our hearts. “May the remembrance of what our eyes have seen and our hearts have felt increase our amazement…
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Having Our Heart In It
In his address “Our Heartfelt All“, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf discusses our commitment to Christ and His gospel. He states “If we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel can’t be casual or occasional.” There is a struggle in life where we have obligations and yet need…
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Climbing the Ladder of Faith
“Part of life’s purpose is to allow these potential stumbling blocks to become stepping-stones as we climb what I call the ‘ladder of faith’” states Elder Larry S. Kacher in “Ladder of Faith“. Climbing the ladder of faith is a necessary part of discipleship. What Is Faith? “Now faith is the substance of things hoped…
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God’s Plan Works
Unlike a lot of business plans, the plan God created for man’s happiness works. Even when we have moved away from it, His plan goes on and it will throughout eternity. In “Is the Plan Working?“, Elder Adrian Ochoa states “Our Heavenly Father has prepared a wonderful plan for our eternal happiness.” Let’s look at…
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Religious Freedom and Society
In his April 2022 General Conference address titled “To Heal the World“, Elder Ronald A. Rasband states “Religious freedom allows each of us to decide for ourselves what we believe, how we live and act according to our faith, and what God expects of us.” Religious freedom allows for a variety of views to be…
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A Member of the Church
In “We Are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints“, Sister Reyna I. Aburto states “The Church is more than the buildings and the ecclesiastical structure: the Church is us, the members, with Christ at the head and the prophet as His mouthpiece.” If we are the Church, then what does it mean to…
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The Sure Foundation
My favorite scripture is found in Helaman 5:12. This is Helaman speaking to his sons Nephi and Lehi. He is talking to them about the importance of building our spiritual foundation on Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only sure foundation upon which we can build and manage the storms of this life. The scripture…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 