thou shalt be made strong

Russell M. Nelson said: “Now, please don’t be discouraged or depressed by your shortcomings. No one is without weakness. That is part of the divine plan—to determine if you will master that weakness, or let weakness master you. Proper diagnosis is...

opportunity and maturity

Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) in his book “Finding Peace, Happiness and Joy” wrote: “Life never was intended to be continually easy. It is punctuated with periods of proving and growth. It is interwoven with...

* Uncommon Sense

Hank R. Smith, Assistant Professor of Ancient Scripture, Brigham Young University, made some observations about the way Jesus taught and exemplified what he taught. He wrote: “Around six months before the Savior died . . . the disciples came to Jesus and asked,...

‘To Be Healed’

Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in April 1994 general conference: “Oh, how we all need the healing the Redeemer can provide. Mine is a message of hope for you who yearn for relief from heavy burdens that have come through no...

* Atonement…one more picture

C. S. Lewis wrote in ‘Mere Christianity’. . . “supposing God became a man—suppose our human nature which can suffer and die was amalgamated with God’s nature in one person—then that person could help us. He could surrender His will...

‘Thanking God . . .

Reflections Thanking God for the Seagulls in Your Life By Kim Woodbury The author lives in Utah, USA. Consider these three ways to recognize and remember God’s mercy. On Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, a monument commemorates a significant event in Church...

* light diminished

Neal A. Maxwell wrote in 1976 . . . . Jesus’ silence before his accusers in certain situations was “like thunder” —but only because he was certain not just about what was the right thing to do tactically, but also about what was right! When the...

The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ

Elder M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said in April 2019 general conference: “In thinking about my last 43 years of service as a General Authority and the privilege I have had to minister to Heavenly Father’s children,...

* peace

Russell M. Nelson said: “Because of the long history of hostility upon the earth, many feel that peace is beyond hope. I disagree. Peace is possible. We can learn to love our fellow human beings throughout the world. Whether they be Jewish, Islamic, or fellow...

Finding Safety in Counsel

Elder Henry B. Eyring said: “The Savior has always been the protector of those who would accept His protection. He has said more than once, “How oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens, and ye would not” (3 Nephi 10:5). The Lord expressed...

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