Tag: God
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Succession in the LDS Church
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away on September 27, 2025. His succession involves the dissolution of the First Presidency, leading to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles seeking revelation for a new President, followed by ordination and a Solemn Assembly at the General Conference where members…
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My Worship
Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s address on worship emphasizes actions, attitudes, exclusivity, and emulating the Holy Beings. The author reflects on personal worship practices, contrasting Sunday with weekdays, highlighting scripture study, prayer, and the impact of worship on character transformation. Ultimately, worship permeates daily life, fostering a deep relationship with God.
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No Red Cards in this Life
Attending a Phoenix Rising FC match illustrated how sin affects our lives, similar to receiving a red card in soccer. Although mistakes can change our momentum, God’s gift of repentance ensures we can return. Upcoming General Conference messages will emphasize this hope and God’s unwavering love, reminding us of our path back to Him.
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How Hard Is My Heart?
Nephi questions the hardness of hearts and blindness in minds, illustrating how sin leads to distancing from God. Elder Kim emphasizes the need for repentance, as it softens our hearts. Resentment and misunderstanding also contribute to hardness. Ultimately, turning towards God and following His commandments brings peace, blessings, and salvation.
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Winning the War
Losing some battles does not mean the war is lost. In “Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy“, Sister Tamara W. Runia states, “I testify that while God cares about our mistakes, He cares more about what happens after we make a mistake.” That sentiment carries with it a new perspective on…
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Why a Restoration?
The post discusses the concept of restoration within the Church of Christ, linking it to the Eternal Flame in Chestnut Ridge Park. It details historical declines and restorations of the Church, emphasizing Joseph Smith’s role in clarifying God’s nature, translating the Book of Mormon, and restoring priesthood authority. This restoration prepares believers for Christ’s Second…
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A Gift from God
The author reflects on hiking the Grand Canyon and cruising in Alaska, highlighting these experiences as evidence of divine creation. They argue that nature’s beauty cannot be attributed to chance but is a purposeful gift from God. The Earth is presented as a testament to God’s existence, designed for human enjoyment and spiritual growth.
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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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Filling in the Gaps
In a fast-paced world, life’s busy nature fills our time like rocks in a jar, leaving gaps to fill. To nurture our spiritual lives, we can use these gaps for prayer, uplifting songs, and podcasts. Bishop Budge emphasizes that by seeking God in our moments of quiet, we draw closer to Him and find inner…
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Helping Hands
When I turned 16, I obtained my hunter’s permit. This meant getting up early with my dad, heading over to my grandparents’ house for a quick breakfast, and going into the woods behind their house to hunt for deer. These were precious times with my dad and I have many memories from that and the…
Whether By Mine Own Voice 