Category: President Nelson
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To Bind On Earth and Heaven
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Jesus gave this power to Peter when on earth (Matthew 16:19). This sealing power puts into force the ordinances of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder…
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Peace, Be Still
In “Peacemakers Needed“, President Russell M. Nelson states “Today, I am asking us to interact with others in a higher, holier way. … ‘If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy’ [Articles of Faith 1:13] that we can say about another person … that should be our standard of communication.” As…
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Lifting Our Burdens
At Easter we celebrate the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The Atonement overcame the burdens mortality has imposed on us: death, sin, and trials. Through His Atonement we can have any burden lifted from our shoulders. We can receive rest even if life seems restless. Come Unto Me, All Ye That Labor In Matthew 11:28-30 we…
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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…
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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…
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Preparation Through Invitation
The October 2022 Semi-annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held on October first and second in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thinking about how to prepare for this conference, my mind keeps coming back to the invitation that the prophet President Russell M. Nelson gave at the April…
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The Spirit of Contention
In his opening remarks at the April 2022 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson stated “Contention violates everything the Savior stood for and taught.” This was in reference to the conflict in Ukraine, but I believe it was also a calling to see how we can…
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Fixing Our Focus On Christ
In President Russell M. Nelson’s concluding remarks at the October 2021 General Conference titled “Make Time for the Lord”, he discusses how we can fix our focus on Jesus Christ. That by doing so we can “make [our] own spiritual foundation firm and able to stand the test of time”. How can we fix our…
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How to Reinforce Your Spiritual Foundation
In the Sunday morning session of the October General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson delivered an address titled “The Temple and your Spiritual Foundation.” In it, he compares the work being done to reinforce the foundation of the Salt Lake City Temple and we as children of God reinforcing our spiritual foundations. In this post,…
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The 2nd Coming of the Lord: A Prophet Needed
In “Preparing for the Second Coming of Christ“, Elder Christoffel Golden discusses some of the things to happen during Christ’s second coming. One thing stood out to me more than any other. The need for a living prophet leading up to that event. Elder Golden quotes from the book of Amos in the Old Testament:…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 