* Playing Games?

Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) shared from his book, “Finding Peace, Happiness and Joy:” Never play games with the commandments of the Lord. When you trust Him fully, He is able to bless you richly. He knows what is...

In His Arms

Tad R. Callister wrote: This reconciliation between God and man is figuratively and literally symbolized by an embrace. Lehi alluded to this in his dying sermon to his sons: “The Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have beheld His glory, and am encircled...

* The Problem with Moral Obligation III

Continuing from the last post ‘The Problem of Moral Obligation II from Timothy Keller’s book ‘The Reason for God,’   The Grand “Sez Who?” The reason is laid out in a classic essay by late Yale law professor Arthur Leff. Most people...

Father, We Thank Thee

Elder Neil L. Anderson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared in the Liahona magazine (United States/Canada version, under the title: ‘Father We Thank Thee’. . . . click for the full article) Be Thankful for Your Agency    Another one of our...

* The Problem of Moral Obligation II

Continuing from a previous post,  ‘The Problem With Moral Obligation,’ writings of Timothy Keller and his book ‘The Reason for God,’ . . . .Another theory claims that human rights are created by us, the people who write the laws. Many argue...

* The Problem of Moral Obligation

Continuing the from a previous post, writings of Timothy Keller and his book ‘The Reason for God,’ (see preamble ‘The Concept of Moral Obligation:’) . . . . This sense of moral obligation creates a problem for those with a secular understanding...

Pray Continually

From his book ‘Finding Peace, Joy, and Happiness’, Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) shared: The role of obedience in gaining spiritual direction is crucial, as this comment of President Joseph Fielding Smith confirms:...

Beauty From Ashes

Marie Hafen wrote: The Gospel of Jesus Christ was not given us to prevent our pain. That is the promise of the scriptures: Atonement cannot only heal us but it can sanctify our trying experiences to our growth. . . . This healing, strengthening power is not a vague...

* On Our Own

Preamble note: This (again is from) ‘yesterdecade.’ True and elevating principles never die, but live in the lives and minds of the honest in heart. Richard L. Evans wrote: We once heard a father and his son discussing a situation in which there was some...

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