Whether By Mine Own Voice

Category: Seventy

  • Willing to Take Upon Ourselves

    Willing to Take Upon Ourselves

    In “Are You Still Willing?”, Elder Kevin W. Pearson states “our willingness to follow Jesus Christ is directly proportionate to the amount of time we commit to be in holy places.” In our sacrament prayer on the bread, the phrase “willing to take upon them the name of thy Son” reminds us that we have…

  • For Christ So Loved Us

    For Christ So Loved Us

    In “For God So Loved Us” Elder Michael T. Ringwood discusses how God sending Christ to the earth was not “to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:17). We know that Christ atoned for our sins to make it possible for us to repent and return to Heavenly…

  • Strength and Weakness

    Strength and Weakness

    We all have weaknesses. Our lives are built such that we can change our weaknesses into strengths. Spiritually, “as we humble ourselves and exercise faith in Jesus Christ, the grace of Christ and His infinite atoning sacrifice make it possible to change” (“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong” – Elder Kevin S. Hamilton).…

  • Climbing the Ladder of Faith

    Climbing the Ladder of Faith

    “Part of life’s purpose is to allow these potential stumbling blocks to become stepping-stones as we climb what I call the ‘ladder of faith’” states Elder Larry S. Kacher in “Ladder of Faith“. Climbing the ladder of faith is a necessary part of discipleship. What Is Faith? “Now faith is the substance of things hoped…

  • God’s Plan Works

    God’s Plan Works

    Unlike a lot of business plans, the plan God created for man’s happiness works. Even when we have moved away from it, His plan goes on and it will throughout eternity. In “Is the Plan Working?“, Elder Adrian Ochoa states “Our Heavenly Father has prepared a wonderful plan for our eternal happiness.” Let’s look at…

  • Discipleship and Discipline

    Discipleship and Discipline

    In “Look Down the Road“, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III states, “There is no discipleship without discipline.” This line jumped out at me when he said it in the General Conference and again when I reread his talk. Let’s discuss discipleship, discipline, and how they are related. Discipleship and discipline both derive from the word…

  • A Happy, Abundant Life

    A Happy, Abundant Life

    In “Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ“, Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr states “The gospel is truly the way to a happy, abundant life.” Let’s look at the gospel and how it provides a happy, abundant life. The gospel does this by providing each of us: Identity Purpose A Sense of Belonging The Confidence…

  • Replacing Doubt with Faith

    Replacing Doubt with Faith

    “Doubt is an enemy of faith and joy. … doubt is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes.” states Elder Sean Douglas in “Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ.” The one thing that has tempted me to move away from my faith is doubt. It is one of, if not the major factor for…

  • Incremental Improvements

    Incremental Improvements

    In “One Percent Better“, Elder Michael A. Dunn talks about making incremental improvements in our lives. “Every effort we make – no matter how tiny it seems to us – just might make the biggest difference in our lives.” Where can we make these improvements? How do we identify where and what to improve? Taking…

  • Having Hope During Trials

    Having Hope During Trials

    “Gratefully hope is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and hope can also be part of your life,” states Elder Anthony D. Perkins. His talk “Remember Thy Suffering Saints O Our God“, describes four principles of hope we can apply in our lives. 1. Suffering Is Not a Sign of God’s Displeasure Heavenly Father’s…