Category: Jesus Christ
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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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Enduring Faith
In “Faithful to the End“, Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus asks, “Have you ever wondered how you can be faithful to God while living in a world of sin? Where do you get the strength to go forward and continue doing good? How do you experience true joy?” There have been times in my life when…
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Playing Within God’s System
In life, we are surrounded by systems. There are family systems, employment systems, government systems, religious systems, etcetera. Systems can help us to grow and to stay grounded. Playing within a system can be a joyful experience. Soccer Anyone who knows me knows I love soccer (football outside the US). I started playing the game…
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The Strength In My Weakness
Every year the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces a youth theme. In 2024, the theme is “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ.” Along with developing and announcing the youth theme, the church also creates a soundtrack of new songs that relate to the theme. One song is specifically composed for the…
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Being Valiant
The January after I turned eight years old, I was placed into the “Valiant” class in Primary. I only remember a little about the lessons from that year. I don’t think that the word “valiant” was even defined. I do think however, it was named “Valiant” to help us as children to strive for a…
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Holy Week and the 2 Great Commandments
Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday and concludes on Easter Sunday. This week is a celebration of the last week of our Lord and Savior’s life on this earth. Within this week Jesus set the example of how to live the two great commandments of loving God and loving your neighbor. There are five events…
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Celestial Thinking
In the address, “Think Celestial!”, President Russell M. Nelson discusses a method to help us on the covenant path. When faced with any situation, “Think celestial!” But what does “think celestial” mean? Why is this important? Does it take away from our focus on our Savior, Jesus Christ? These are the questions I will attempt…
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Christlike Love
In “Ministering“, Elder Gerrit W. Gong states, “Followers of Jesus Christ ‘minister one to another’.” In this post, I look at ministering from the angle of Christlike love. Examples in My Life The examples of Christlike love that I have been either the recipient of or the observer of, have guided me in my ministering…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 