Category: Jesus Christ
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I Am Worthy of Mercy
In Christmas week 2025, the focus is on Christ’s mercy as Savior and Redeemer. Reflecting on Jonah’s story, Elder Holland emphasizes that God’s mercy is available to everyone, regardless of mistakes. The message encourages individuals to seek divine help through prayer, reminding them they are worthy of Christ’s infinite love and healing.
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A Permanent Witness
The author reflects on their journey of faith during college, emphasizing the role of the Holy Ghost in receiving a testimony of the gospel. They recount a pivotal prayer experience that confirmed their beliefs. The testimony, described as a permanent gift, requires care and effort to nurture, promising peace and guidance from God.
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How Do I See?
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s address in October 2025 prompted personal reflection on spiritual insight. He recounts the biblical story of a blind man healed by Jesus and shares transformative experiences from his life, including moments of faith renewal and understanding through the Holy Ghost, ultimately expressing gratitude for spiritual clarity gained over time.
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What’s Your Take On Peace?
The conversation between the author and their Uber driver highlights the importance of peace, beginning within oneself and extending to homes and communities. Emphasizing peacemaking as a Christlike attribute, the author suggests that fostering understanding and compassion can create a ripple effect, ultimately leading to a more harmonious world.
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Restoration by Revelation
The content discusses the relationship between God’s vast knowledge and what He reveals to humanity, illustrated through a pier and the ocean. It outlines the organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, emphasizing how revelations have guided the church from its restoration by Joseph Smith to the present, affirming that God…
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My Worship
Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s address on worship emphasizes actions, attitudes, exclusivity, and emulating the Holy Beings. The author reflects on personal worship practices, contrasting Sunday with weekdays, highlighting scripture study, prayer, and the impact of worship on character transformation. Ultimately, worship permeates daily life, fostering a deep relationship with God.
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How Hard Is My Heart?
Nephi questions the hardness of hearts and blindness in minds, illustrating how sin leads to distancing from God. Elder Kim emphasizes the need for repentance, as it softens our hearts. Resentment and misunderstanding also contribute to hardness. Ultimately, turning towards God and following His commandments brings peace, blessings, and salvation.
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A Literal Resurrection
The April 2025 General Conference highlighted the concept of “literal resurrection,” emphasizing Jesus Christ’s resurrection as a foundational belief in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This doctrine underscores the necessity of physical bodies for God and believers, shaping the Plan of Salvation and affirming eternal life through obedience to God’s laws.
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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.
Whether By Mine Own Voice 