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Faith
One day, he looked around and didn’t recognize the altered ground he stood on. He asked, “How did this happen to me. I used to see so clearly. Somewhere on this path I fell out of faith.” I …...
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The Healing Power of Forgiveness
by James E. Faust (1920-2007) One of my favorite conference talks. This was the very last General Conference by President Faust. So very powerful! The Healing Power of Forgiveness
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The Key
The prophet said, the great test we learn in life is to obey that will bring us rest. Who am I to argue? I do agree obedience is the test and love is the key. © 2014 ck’s … Continue reading →
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True Love
A change of pace for today’s blog. Just some thoughts I’ve been thinking of this week. I asked the question, “How do you define true love?” on Facebook last night. Only got a few responses and two...
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Loving Others and Living with Differences
by Dallin H. Oaks How many conference talks teach us about loving one another? We should probably keep count....
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This Time of Year
There is something, something in the air. It comes this time of year, it can be felt everywhere. Some call it magic and give Santa the credit but they do not understand. No, they just do not get it....
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Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence
by Jörg Klebingat How about a message that shows what the Christmas season is all about? Yeah, I thought it would be nice, too....
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Forever, Together
They met and fell in love No one knew why A good girl And a sports minded guy. She went to church He watched the games on tv Put it on paper It wasn’t to be. But she loved him … Continue reading →
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Just Give Me a Reason
I really like the song Just Give Me a Reason by Pink and Nate Ruess. Personally, I like the imagery of “We’re not broken just bent” and the one sided lost love (or is it one sided?). However, as I...
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The kindness of strangers
I know I’ve said this before, but wow! I keep thinking what I would do. Actually, I know what I would do. I would wish this mom well and hope she found someone to help her. But would I be … Continue...
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Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet
by Jeffrey R. Holland When Elder Holland speaks, it’s a good idea to listen. I mean, how can you not? He has a way of explaining things – even the subject of the Atonement in bite-sized pieces for the...
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The Gift of Grace
by Dieter F. Uchtdorf President Uchtdorf has the ability to speak to my understanding. He explains things in a way that I can understand – even the sometimes misunderstood topic of grace. The...
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“Come, Follow Me” by Practicing Christian Love and Service
by Elder Robert D. Hales I like it when things are made plain and simple for me. Break it down. Make it clear. Help me with the takeaway. Here’s the takeaway: I am not called to judge people. I am...
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The Righteous Judge
by Elder Lynn G. Robbins Below is the link to the General Conference talk by Elder Robbins. Between the link and here I share a few of my personal thoughts on the subject. It’s a tricky subject this...
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General Conference thoughts: Stand Up Inside and Be All In
Elder Gary B. Sabin Not sure how many ways they can say it. It’s basically the same message of ‘how to be a disciple in our day and age.’ A handy reference guide for us. Pretty metaphors are used to...
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General Conference thoughts: Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear
by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Back when I was a regular journal writer, in a decade known as the ’90’s, I used to sign off every night with the goal “Love not Fear.” I have long since recognized my...
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General Conference thoughts: Then Jesus Beholding Him Loved Him
by Elder S. Mark Palmer Another insight of the scripture that has had a profound impact on my life. The request by the Savior to the rich young ruler helped me decide to serve a mission. What was I...
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by Bonnie L. Oscarson It’s nice to help out in grand causes. There are so many causes needing attention. But it’s important to help our families and communities. Sometimes it is those closest to us...
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True love. What we all search for. True love. Always wanting more. But what is it? Can anyone help me see? What is love? Break it down for me. Does it just exist with no effort on our part? Is it...
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by Elder W. Craig Zwick Another reason to draw nearer to Christ by study and applying His teachings. This goes against everything the modern philosophers will teach. According to today’s teachings...
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