* Why Religion Matters. . .
14 December 2021 – Rome, Italy President Dallin Oaks Tells Students in Rome Why Religious Freedom Matters He says people of faith must combine to “succor, act as a sanctuary and promulgate religious freedom across the world.” Speaking at Sapienza University in...* Spiritual Exercise II
Continuing from a previous post of September 13, 2021, Larry W. Tippets from his book ‘Receiving Personal Revelation shared: “We use the term workout to describe a session of physical exercise or of practicing physical skills as a way to prepare for a game...“Enough of This Nonsense”
From Terryl and Fiona Givens. . . . . . .Sometimes prayer expectations are too grandiose rather than too modest. A friend of ours, caught in the agony of unrelenting depression, discovered that answers can come through surprising, unanticipated avenues. One day,...* What Are We Waiting For?
Richard L. Evans wrote: It sometimes seems that we live as if we wondered when life is going to begin. It isn’t always clear just what we’re waiting for, but some of us sometimes persist in waiting so long that life slips by — finding us still...Personal Peace in Challenging Times
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared in October 2021 general conference: It has never been more important to seek personal peace. “I was recently assigned to dedicate a portion of historic Nauvoo. As part of the assignment, I was...Look down the Road
Elder Alvin F. Meredith III of the Seventy said in October 2021 general conference: When I turned 15 years old, I received a learner’s permit, which allowed me to drive a car if one of my parents was with me. When my father asked if I would like to go for a drive, I...* Being Ruled Over
From Neal A. Maxwell. . . . Some are stubborn and rebel against all authority. Status-conscious, we may worry about whether Moses or Nephi is ruling over us (Numbers 16:2; 2 Nephi 5:3). This resistance to moral authority—“ye take too much upon...Simply Beautiful—Beautifully Simple
From Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. . . . May we keep the gospel simple as we take upon us our divinely appointed responsibilities. Today I hope to describe two elements of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, followed by four stirring...* Self-searching
From Richard L. Evans There is a seventeenth-century proverb that reads: “Believe no tales from an enemy’s tongue.” But perhaps we can believe our own examination of ourselves. And so, for a moment, let’s do a bit of self-searching on a long...
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I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.