Category: Leadership
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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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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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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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Proper Maintenance
Our lives are happier when we properly maintain our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves. In “Lasting Discipleship“, President Steven J. Lund discusses how to maintain our spiritual selves, but if we neglect the other areas, our spirituality will also suffer. No Time for Maintenance One of the excuses I have used and hear others…
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The Importance of Tools
We all use tools in this life. Tools help us to accomplish tasks that we cannot do by ourselves. As we look to better ourselves, we must use the tools provided to us and take advantage of their help in order to improve our lives. The importance of tools cannot be underestimated in living a…
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Nearer to Thee
One of the ways in which we can stay on the covenant path is by getting to know the Savior and living our lives in a manner similar to His. In “Drawing Closer to the Savior“, Elder Neil L. Andersen gives us ways to do this. Nearer My God to Thee In the hymn “Nearer…
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Guiding Principles and Changing Behavior
In the October 2022 General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new version of the “For the Strength of Youth” guidebook. This was announced by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf in “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth“. The subtitle of the pamphlet is “A Guide for Making Choices”. The intent…
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Attributes of Discipleship
In “Legacy of Encouragement“, President Henry B. Eyring discusses the attributes of the two most important women in his life. His mother and his wife. Through those attributes of discipleship, both women created a legacy that encourages disciples of Christ to walk on the covenant path. In like manner, my mother left me a legacy…
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Anxiously Engaged
In “Helping the Poor and Distressed“, President Dallin H. Oaks quotes Doctrine and Covenants 58:27 which says that “men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause”. The phrase “anxiously engaged” has made me ponder what the Lord is asking and if I am living up to that request. Anxious Let us look at the…
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The Formula for Peace and Rest
At the October 2022 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson through his three addresses provided a formula for us to receive peace and rest. This formula includes three tenets, finding the truth, overcoming the world, and access to temples. A Strong Statement Before I dive into…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 