‘stumbling blocks’
This, like any talk from a General Authority, has very powerful insights for he/she ‘who hath ears to hear’ and apply… Condensed versions of Conference talks, do not do the talk, the originator, and especially you/me the ‘receiver’ justice, especially so...decisions determine destiny
“When we came to earth, we brought with us that great gift from God—even our agency. In thousands of ways we are privileged to choose for ourselves. Here we learn from the hard taskmaster of experience. We discern between good and evil. We differentiate as to the...tender mercies
Elder David A. Bednar recalls how “the Savior instructed His Apostles that He would not leave them comfortless. Not only would He send “another Comforter” (John 14:16), even the Holy Ghost, but the Savior said that He would come to them (see John 14:18). Let me...a compelling witness
ElderTad R. Callister, Sunday School General President, said Sunday October 1st: “The Book of Mormon is God’s compelling witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ, the prophetic calling of Joseph Smith, and the absolute truth of this Church.The Book of Mormon is...entitlement
Elder Renlund’s talk shares fundamentals for understanding how the Lord teaches me when vulnerable. What matters most is my relationship with Him. Important in this consideration is understanding, acceptance for all that is ‘on my plate’, either perceived bad or good....can you do it alone?
President Lorenzo Snow said: “In and of ourselves we cannot possibly comply with all the commandments that God has given unto us. Jesus himself could not without divine aid from His Father accomplish His work. He said on one occasion, “I can of mine own self do...Value beyond Measure
From a conference talk (“Value beyond Measure”) by Sister Joy D. Jones: “Mariama, Renu, and Taiana teach us that the Spirit will confirm to each of us individually our divine worth. Truly knowing that you are a daughter (or son) of God will affect...Remembering… at Thanksgiving
Today is a day of remembering… those who have gone before us, our own ancestors and especially those who paid a high price, lost their lives or remain here under great difficulty so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do. May we honor them and look to their...done without intimidation… ‘again’ (–a note to readers)
Dear Readers, I have been puzzled about how to approach a certain problem, which is not really a problem since it, to me, is the Lord’s will: The process by which subjects are chosen for zionwisdom.com is very often ‘refreshingly random’. I have...
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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.