Category: Jesus Christ
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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…
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Abiding’s Two-Way Street
In “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me“, Elder David A. Bednar quotes from the book of Moses, chapter 6, verses 32 and 34 as follows “And thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.” This was said to the prophet Enoch and denotes a two-way…
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In Whom and What Do We Trust?
In the world today there are many voices. Each one tells us to trust them and what they offer. But how can we really know whom to trust? If we learn whom we can trust, then we can also trust what they have to offer. The definition of trust is: “firm belief in the reliability,…
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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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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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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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Being Resistant
The ability to be resistant when life hands you trials is essential to leading a life of happiness. In “Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary”, Elder Jorge F. Zeballos states “I pray that we may continue to build our lives following the plans and technical specifications of the divine design authored by our Heavenly…
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The Birth of Christ – Words from the Prophet
At Christmastime, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, we read words from the prophets about His birth. Today, a living prophet, Russell M. Nelson, also talks about the birth of the Savior and its importance. These are some of his words. “When so many around us are burdened with fear…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 