‘Receiving the Holy Spirit’
From Robert L. Millet’s book ‘The Holy Spirit’ he quotes: “President Russell M. Nelson taught that the purpose of the Church is threefold. It is the means by which the gathering of Israel will occur. It is the means by which gathered Israel...* Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus
Quentin L. Cook explains how pride affects the thinking of the world: “One of the unique and troubling aspects of our day is that many people engage in sinful conduct but refuse to consider it sinful. They have no remorse or willingness to acknowledge their...Rescue
Elder Russell M. Nelson, as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in a North America Southeast Area Conference January 26, 2014: “Long ago, my own dear parents were among the many third-generation members [of the Church] who had let other interests...* ‘Real Happiness’
Boyd K. Packer (deceased) spoke of finding happiness. . . In finding happiness the real choice is between good and evil. Position and wealth . . . are no more essential to true happiness in mortality that their absence can prevent you from achieving it. Mortal life is...‘some great thing?’
Elder Neal A. Maxwell of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote in his book ‘Men and Women of Christ’: “. . . . inquirers after more faith are often disappointed or put off when told to “study, serve and pray and more. As with Naaman, a...“My Yoke is Easy”
Sharon G. Larson in a book titled “My Yoke is Easy” shared thoughts on ‘The Gift of the Atonement’: The gospel is intended to lighten our burden. In the gospel covenant, we are in partnership with the Savior. That is what makes his yoke easy....* never a step taken. . .
Robert L. Millet, a prolific writer on Christian topics, wrote from his book, ‘The Holy Spirit:’ “There has never been a step taken . . . . in discovery or invention, where the Spirit of the Lord (that is the spirit of which Joel spoke, the Light of...Covenant Belonging III
Continued. . . Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in October 2019 general conference: The Book of Mormon is evidence we can hold in our hand of covenant belonging. The Book of Mormon is the promised instrument for the gathering of God’s...* Charity II
Continuing the writings of C. S. Lewis from his book ‘Mere Christianity:’ The difference between a Christian and a worldly man is not that the worldly man has only affections or “likings” and the Christian has only “charity.” The...
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